POLITICS OF INEQUALITY; Useeo, THE
INNER CIRCLE; Koskowitz, EVERYBODY'S
BUSINESS; Crawford, THUNDER ON THE
RIGHT
DESCRIPTION: This course will
examine the nature of power in
American society, with an emphasis
on the sociology of the ruling class
am political elites. Topics to be
coverea include: the nature ana
composition of the American ruling
class, ruling class control of the
state, the ownership and control of
U.S. corporations, political
divisions within the ruling class,
corporate PACs ana their impact upon
the political process, ana ruling
class support for Reagan ana the New
Right.
COMMENTS: The course will have a
strong research focus. About half
the course will be aevoted to
learning the methcos of power
structure research ana actually
doing original research on some
aspect of the American ruling class.
SOC 540 CRITICAL TBEORT (3)
Foster, 605 PLC
FORKAT: Seminar
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: 15
WEEKLY READING: 200 Pages
PREREQUISITES: Grad, students or
permission from instructor
EVALUATION: 30*
Attendance/Partlcipation; 70*-2
Papers
READINGS: Taylor, HECEL; Korsch,
MARXISM AND PHILOSOPHY; Keszaros,
MARX'S THEORY OF ALIENATION; Jay,
ThE DIALECTICAL IMAGINATION;
Marcuse, EROS AND CIVILIZATION;
Lukacs, CONVERSATIONS WITH LUKACS
DESCRIPTION: This course will
introouce students to the Hegelian
dialectic, the interpretation of
Marxism as a form of critical
theory, and the contributions ol the
frankfurt school. Discussions will
also cover such topics as common
criticisms of dialectical logic, the
significance of Freua and Weber for
the Frankfurt school, the cebate
between Sartre and Lukacs, the
influence of Vico on such theorists
as Gransci and Thompson, connections
with the work of C. Wright hills,
the roots of liberation theology,
and the impact of critical theory on
political economy.
Telecommunication
and Films
TCF 407 MASS COMMUNICATION RESEARCH:
USING THE HASS MEDIA FOR SOCIAL
CHANGE (3)
Bybee, 351 Villard
MEETS: 14:30-17:20 W, 204 Villara
F0R>AT: Seminar
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: 20
WEEKLY READING: 50 Fafces
PREREQUISITES: TCF 433 or Consent
of instructor
EVALUATION: 1C0*-Project
READINGS: Packet
DESCRIPTION: This course is a
workshop designed to explore the
ways in which groups and
organizations (particularly with
small budgets) can make use ol mass
media to create public awareness,
lobby, recruit scoters, promote
group cohesiveness, etc. The media
to be consiaered will range from
telephone ploe posters to computer
networks tc television production.
Current theories of language and
power will be examined for action
strategies. Students will be
expecteo to complete a case study of
the media use of a successful social
acion group and develop a mecia
strategy for a social action group
of their choosing.
COMMENTS: This should be an
excellent course for anyone
interested in how to turn current
theories of mass communication into
effective social action.
Theatre Arts
TA 272 IMTRO TO THEATRE ARTS II (3)
McKernie, 216 Villard
MEETS: 9:30 KkF, 20U Condon
FORMAT: Lecture/Diacussion
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: 1C0
WEEKLY READING: 1 Play
PREREQUISITES: TA 271 recoccended
EVALUATION: 30*-2 Papers; 30*
Kidteru; 40*-Final
READINGS: Barnes, BEST AMERICAN
PLAYS
DESCRIPTION: A study of recent
American theatre, ir.cluaint script
analysis and theatre production
values. The course will also
explore the relationship of theatre
ana its cultural context.
TA 368 HISTORY OF THE THEATRE II (3)
Davis, 209 Villara
MEETS: 9:30 KEF
FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion
AVERAGE. CLASS SIZE: 35
WEEKLY READING: 1-2 Chapters
EVALUATION: 33-3%-Paper; 33.3%
Kiuterm; 33.3^-Final
READINGS: Ercckett, HISTORY OF ThE
THEATRE; Nailer, SOUhCEBOOK IN
THEATRE HISTORY
DESCRIPTION: A visual/historical
exploration of the development of
western theatre architecture anc
sta^e aesitn from antiquity to the
present. As the seconc part of a
three-term, non-sequential stuoy cf
the overall history of the
theatrical art, this course focuses
not just on the objective elements
of the theatre's physical history,
but also on the conceptual
principles and aesthetic conventions
linking the mocern theatre to its
anticecents—in essence, uncovering
the how ana why of today's theatre.
Through classroom ciscussicns,
demonstrations, ano visual displays,
students are encouraged to actively
participate in the course, thereby
providing direct reinforcement of
lecture and readint material.
COMMENTS: The course is open to all
university students, irrespective of
a academic background or major. TA
367 history of the Theatre 1 is NOT
a prerequisite.
T *07G ADVANCED MAKEUP (3)
Williams, 206 Villaro
KELTS: 9:00-10:50 UK, 103 Viliard
FORMAT: Lecture/Stuoio/Lab
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: 15
WEEKLY READING: 10 Pages -
PREREQUISITES: MAKEUP 260
EVALUATION: 25%-Attendance; 75*-10
Projects
READINGS: Corson, STAGE MAKEUP;
Kelly, STUDENT MAKE UP KIT; THREE
DIMENSIONAL MAKE UP
DESCRIPTION: Review of painteo cake
up skills advancing to the art and
craft of creating dimensional
pr-osthetics for film and television.
COMMENTS: Requires additional
supplies averaging $30.00 per
student.
TA MIG SCENE DESIGN I (3)
Wiliiats, 206 Villara
MEETS: 13:30-15:20 UH, 103 Villard
FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion/Studio
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: 10
PREREQUISITES: PRINCIPLES TA MCG
EVALUATION: 25*-Attendanoe; 75>-3
Projects
READINGS: Parker and Smith, SCENE
DESIGN STACE LIGHTING
DESCRIPTION: Scene design projects
for proscenium stage. Design and
oraft (1) the wing and drop set; (2)
the box set; and (3) the unit set.
Women’s Studies
VST 101 IMTRODOCTIOM TO VONEN'S
STUDIES (*)
Wenay ht, 629 PLC
MEETS: 9:30-10:50 UP>
FORMAT: Lecture/Discussior.
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: 60
WEEKL1 READING: M Chapters
EVALUATION: 255-Faper; 25>-Project;
25V-Kidterm; 25>-Final
READINGS: Freeman, WOMEN: A
FEMINIST PERSPECTIVE; Packet
DESCRIPTION: This course will
survey the situation ol' women in
America from a variety of
perspectives, usin^ social history,
social demographic oata, literature
ana media. We will explore the
concept c.f feminism and what that
has meant fci women. A crucial part
cf the course is a weekly discussion
t,roup meeting for 1 1/2 hours in
addition to retular class time.
Stuaents will meet with a student
facilitator.
VST333 HISTORY Of WOMEN IN THE O.S.
(3)
Pope, 61K PLC
KLETS: 11:00-12:20 UH, 151 EL
F0hF.AT: Lecture/Discussion
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: HO
WEEKLY READING: 75 Pates
EVALUATION: 30%-Paper; 30*-Kidterm;
40Y-Final
READINGS: Cott and Pieck, A
HERITAGE OF HER OWN; Hymnowitz,
WOKEN IN AMERICAN HISTORY; Alcott,
LITTLE WOKEN; Packet
DESCRIPTION: An examination ol' the
lives anu diifering communities of
American women from the time of the
colonies until the poat-Civil War
period. We will discuss women as
political actors, iamily members,
community leaders, health
specialists, and makers of culture.
COMMENTS: Students will be expected
to participate in the discussion of
assigneo articies.
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