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SPST 418 - Coaching Team Sports
Credit Hours: 3
This course will provide an overview of the concepts that are essential in the preparation of sport coaching. Students will evaluate the current theoretical perspectives in the field of sport psychology and critically evaluate the current research in coaching sports. Topics include developing a coaching philosophy, evaluating theories in motivation, understanding team dynamics, communicating effectively, and improving player performance.
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SPST 441 - Sports Management
Credit Hours: 3
This course involves the study of sports business from a managerial and marketing perspective. Studies include the concepts, tactics, and issues across two main thrusts in sports business: (1) the managing and marketing of goods and services directly to consumers of sports, and (2) the managing and marketing of other consumers and industrial goods and services through the use of sport promotion.
Prerequisite: BUSI 221 , BUSI 241
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SPST 490 - Coaching Colloquium
Credit Hours: 1
This course will provide essentials for preparing to coach in a K-12 setting. Students will complete training in topics such as concussions in sports, fundamentals of coaching high school sports, sport injury prevention, sudden cardiac arrest and other topics. Successful completion of the course will aid in students being able to obtain OHSAA Coach Certification.
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SPST 496 - Seminar in Sport Administration
Credit Hours: 3
The capstone course for students completing the Sport Administration major. The students engage in an in-depth research study that links their general course work, their specialized training and their clinical experience. Topics are selected in consultation with the supervising professor.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
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THEA 103 - Practicum in Theatre
Credit Hours: 1
Provides laboratory or workshop experiences in technical theatre, design, acting, directing, theatre management history, or criticism.
Restrictions: maximum of two hours per year; maximum of four hours toward major or minor.
Note: Registration is by permission of production directors. Graded S/U. Exception: concurrent enrollment in THEA 403 and THEA 496 requires a letter grade.
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THEA 151 - Introduction to Theatre
Credit Hours: 3
Surveys theatre history and the arts of acting, directing, designing, playwriting, and criticism for a greater understanding of theatre in the world.
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THEA 195 - Topics in Theatre
Credit Hours: 1-3
This is an introductory course focused upon a variety of subjects in theatre. Topics such as theatre management and technical skills may be offered.
Repeatability: This class may be repeated for credit as content changes, with up to 6 credit hours counting toward graduation.
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THEA 203 - Practicum in Theatre
Credit Hours: 1
Provides laboratory or workshop experiences in technical theatre, design, acting, directing, theatre management history, or criticism.
Restrictions: maximum of two hours per year; maximum of four hours toward major or minor.
Note: Registration is by permission of production directors. Graded S/U. Exception: concurrent enrollment in THEA 403 and THEA 496 requires a letter grade.
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THEA 205 - Portfolio Review
Credit Hours: 1
Assists students in creating, presenting and discussing a professional, digital technical portfolio as preparation for professional technical interviews.
Repeatability: May be repeated three times credit.
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THEA 223 - Auditioning
Credit Hours: 1
Examines audition technique for monologues, cold readings, improvisation, and vocal performance. Students prepare headshots and resumes, develop a repertoire of monologues and songs, and audition for professional employment.
Repeatability: May be repeated once for credit.
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THEA 230 - Stage Management
Credit Hours: 3
An overview of the duties and work of a stage manager in the theatrical process. Students will learn to create the tools utilized by a working stage manager and gain an understanding of the role of a stage manager in the theatrical process. This course is recommended for a student interested in management, directing, or technical theatre.
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THEA 245 - Technical Production
Credit Hours: 3
Involves students through lecture and laboratory work in the technical process of creating theatre. Topics include: reading working drawings and interpreting design, basic carpentry, painting, props technology, sewing, elementary lighting technology, general problem solving, and the safe and proper use of all equipment needed to complete production tasks. Participation in theatre productions is required.
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THEA 265 - Design I: Explorations in Theatre Design
Credit Hours: 3
An introductory exploration of the role of design in the theatrical process. The class will focus on interpreting theatrical works through visual research, storytelling, and communication, as well as the initial tools used in each area of design to create and explain these stories. Students will be given hands on experience in all areas of design and will be given the tools needed to choose an area of focus for a final project in Scenic, Costume, or Lighting Design. At the end of the semester they wil complete a basic design packet and portfolio in their area of choice.
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THEA 275 - Acting I
Credit Hours: 3
Examines acting through theories and exercises. Scene study is designed to enable students to create a role for the stage. This is a process-oriented course, which provides the student with a foundation of script analysis and creative skill.
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THEA 285 - Dance for Musical Theatre
Credit Hours: 1-3
Explores various dance genres appropriate for application in musical theatre. The student studies the historic application of the genre and choreographs and executes/performs music theatre dance styles. The course examines different sets of styles during a three-semester rotation.
Repeatability: The course may be repeated with a maximum of four hours counting toward a music theatre minor or theatre major. A maximum of six hours may be counted toward graduation.
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THEA 303 - Practicum in Theatre
Credit Hours: 1
Provides laboratory or workshop experiences in technical theatre, design, acting, directing, theatre management history, or criticism.
Restrictions: maximum of two hours per year; maximum of four hours toward major or minor.
Note: Registration is by permission of production directors. Graded S/U. Exception: concurrent enrollment in THEA 403 and THEA 496 requires a letter grade.
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THEA 314 - Acting II
Credit Hours: 3
Continues to explore acting through theories, exercises, and scene study. Students examine a variety of acting styles, approaches, and genres.
Prerequisite: THEA 275
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THEA 316 - Improvisation
Credit Hours: 3
Examines the skills and techniques used in improvisational theatre performance. Students build acting skills through exercises, solo work, as well as ensemble activity.
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THEA 350 - A History of Film
Credit Hours: 3
Surveys the history and nature of film with emphasis upon the American contribution to film art, genres, acting, directing, and cinematography.
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THEA 351 - World Theatre History
Credit Hours: 3
Focuses on the historical development of theatrical production. Examines dramatic tradition from Greek origins, observes its evolution through history, and traces the progress of theatrical styles throughout the world. Primary source documents highlight the contributions of major critics and theorists of theatrical tradition.
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THEA 352 - Dramatic Literature
Credit Hours: 3
Closely examines representative dramatic literary texts. Particular consideration is given to the application of literature on stages and examining plays for a better understanding of our vast theatrical and cultural heritage.
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THEA 356 - Playwriting
Credit Hours: 3
Introduces the basic techniques of structure and dialogue in writing a play. Students experience writing, reading, and revising performance work.
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THEA 360 - American Musical Theatre: History and Structure
Credit Hours: 3
An exploration of the development and history of the American musical and its impact on theatre in the United States and abroad. Students will study the evolution of the art-form in order to understand the structure of musical script, and will be given the opportunity to start developing their own musical.
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THEA 365 - Design II: Intermediate Studies in Theatre Design
Credit Hours: 3
An intermediate study in theatre design. Students will choose from Scenic, Costume, or Lighting/Sound Design and will progress in their studies from Design I. Topics include but are not limited to advanced visual research, period styles, portfolio creation, sketching and rendering, as well as design area-specific tools.
Prerequisite: THEA 265 or permission of the instructor
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THEA 375 - Directing I
Credit Hours: 3
Examines the art of directing through theories and procedures of production, including preliminary applied playscript analysis. Offers introductory experience through the application of the tools of picturization, composition, and movement in the production of several in-class scenes.
Prerequisite: THEA 245 , THEA 275
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THEA 381 - Selected Readings in Theatre
Credit Hours: 1-3
Introduces a variety of theatre genres.
Repeatability: May be repeated twice for credit as content changes.
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THEA 383 - Professional Studies in Theatre
Credit Hours: 3
Provides field experiences between semesters and during the summer.
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THEA 395 - Special Topics in Theatre
Credit Hours: 1-3
Focuses upon a variety of subjects in theatre. Topics such as theatre management may be offered.
Repeatability: May be repeated once for credit as content changes.
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THEA 396 - Theatre Research: Methods and Theory
Credit Hours: 3
This course develops the research and analysis skills necessary to complete the Seminar in Research. Students examine the major critics and theorists of theatrical tradition and are
introduced to various research methods.
Prerequisite: Departmental Approval
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THEA 403 - Practicum in Theatre
Credit Hours: 1
Provides laboratory or workshop experiences in technical theatre, design, acting, directing, theatre management history, or criticism.
Restrictions: maximum of two hours per year; maximum of four hours toward major or minor.
Note: Registration is by permission of production directors. Graded S/U. Exception: concurrent enrollment in THEA 403 and THEA 496 requires a letter grade.
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THEA 414 - Directing II
Credit Hours: 3
Rigorously studies theories and applications of directing. Students undertake sustained collaborative projects, experience the process of developing personal style, and explore varied techniques and diverse styles of production.
Prerequisite: THEA 375
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THEA 465 - Design III: Advanced Studies in Theatre Design
Credit Hours: 3
Building on the studies of Design I and II, Design III is for the advanced Theatre student. Students will continue studies in research and storytelling, as well as studio work, creating the tools needed to communicate a design in their area of focus. The goal of this course is to prepare a student to assist on a departmental production or design a small production when available. Topics include portfolio building, advanced research, technical theatre procedure and elements, sketching and rendering, as well as area-specific topics.
Prerequisite: THEA 245 , THEA 365 or permission of the instructor
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THEA 494 - Methods of Teaching Drama/Theatre
Credit Hours: 2
Introduces a candidate for teacher certification in drama/theatre to classroom methods and materials necessary for teaching the theatre discipline.
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THEA 495 - Theatre Senior Seminar
Credit Hours: 3
Intensively examines a selected theatre area: design, acting/directing, or history/criticism. Students develop a project prospectus in the first four weeks and spend the remainder of the semester in an independent study guided by a faculty member.
Repeatability: May be repeated once for credit.
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THEA 496 - Independent Study in Realized Production
Credit Hours: 2
Provides students who have developed approved projects in THEA 495 with an intensive period of production and performance in the areas of design, acting, technology or directing.
Prerequisite: THEA 495 and instructor approval
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WRLD 111 - Beginning World Language I
Credit Hours: 3
Designed to develop listening, speaking, writing, and reading skills in a world language as well as intercultural competency.
Prerequisite: This course is intended for students with no prior knowledge of the target language or those who have had 1-2 years or less of the target language instruction in high school.
Repeatability: Course may be repeated up to three times for credit if in different languages.
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WRLD 112 - Beginning World Language II
Credit Hours: 3
This course is designed as an introduction to listening comprehension, speaking, reading, andwriting for students who have had some prior exposure to the language. The primary goal is acquiring communicative proficiency and intercultual skills to prepare you for cross-cultural communication in the workplace and beyond.
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: 2-3 years of high school instruction in the language, WRLD 111 in the same language, or equivalent transfer credit.
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WRLD 200 - Cross-Cultural Communication
Credit Hours: 3
Examines communication across cultures, including traditional and contemporary definitions of culture, culture and identity, how culture affects perception, variables that act as barriers to successful communication, nonverbal communication cues, theories of culture and theories of communication, dominant American cultural patterns, immigration and acculturation, cultures within cultures, and the lasting effects of contact on cultures. Concepts are illustrated by examples from multiple cultures.
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WRLD 250 - Introduction to Second Language Acquisition
Credit Hours: 3
Introduces students to the basic theories of how humans learn languages. A basis in first language acquisition learning will be built on theories posited by Skinner, Piaget, Chomsky, and Vygotsky. These theories then lead to an examination and understanding of how learners acquire second languages, including elements of the first and second languages that influence one another.
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WRLD 251 - Conversation Table
Credit Hours: 1
This 1-credit course is a weekly meeting designed to increase or maintain fluency and to expand vocabulary in a World Language.
Prerequisite: WRLD 111 or 1-2 years of high school instruction in the target language.
Repeatability: The course may be taken up to three times for credit but applied to the major or minor only twice.
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WRLD 300 - TEFL Methods and Approaches
Credit Hours: 3
Explores the field of teaching English as a foreign language from the perspective of the latest instructional methods and approaches. While relating to general theories from the field of second language acquisition, the course focuses specifically on their application in foreign language environments (i.e., countries where English is not spoken as a native language and/or does not have official or semi-official status).
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WRLD 310 - Study Abroad Experience
Credit Hours: 1
This course supports study abroad experiences. Students attend preparatory meetings and participate in assignments designed to give instruction on how to prepare for and what to
expect from travel. During travel, students engage in a regular practice of communication and support. At the end of the experience, students submit a reflection paper on formal and informal learning gained during the stay. A virtual or in-person presentation may be assigned by the instructor.
Prerequisite: Approved Study Abroad
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WRLD 360 - Topics in World Language and Culture
Credit Hours: 1-3
Provides an opportunity to study a topic of interest related to world languages and cultures. Courses in topical areas not offered in the regular curriculum may be offered on a rotating basis.
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing and permission of instructor
Repeatability: The course may be repeated for credit as subject matter changes.
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WRLD 375 - English for TEFL
Credit Hours: 3
Focuses on English grammar and structural components specifically related to students learning English as a second language. In order to be effective EFL teachers, students must have a strong grasp of the grammatical and structural concepts that challenge English Language Learners (ELLs). The course focuses on the metalanguage of English grammar and highlights grammatical and structural concepts with which ELLs typically have difficulty. Methods and strategies of teaching grammar to EFL students are also studied.
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WRLD 397 - Methods in Teaching World Languages
Credit Hours: 3
This course deals with the theory, methods, and techniques of foreign-language teaching at the pre-K through 12 levels. Does not count toward required hours for language majors.
Co-requisite: EDUC 301
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