'A survey of world performance history, including: the evolution of human language and consciousness; the rise of oral, ritual, and shamanic performance; religious and civic festivals; and imperial theatre practices that position the stage at the dangerous intersection of religious worship, public taste, royal patronage, and government censure. Understanding performance as both artistic practice and social institution, this course emphasizes the role performance has played in changing audiences and as a cultural and political force in various societies.

'What role does the preschool classroom play in supporting social and emotional readiness for elementary school, particularly for those children entering preschool with behavior challenges? Early difficulties in peer relationships and with emotional and behavioral self-regulation interfere with learning and can set the stage for additional problems later in development. This course will provide an overview of child development as a foundation for studying behavior problems that present during the preschool years.