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101 Oral Communication I (3) UC:CSU (CAN SPCH 4)
Lecture 3 hours.
May be offered as an honors section.
Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for English 28.
Offers training in the theory of speech communication and the practice of effective preparation and delivery of structured oral presentations.
103 Business and Professional Speaking (3) CSU
Lecture 3 hours.
This course enables students to apply speech communication skills to business settings. Students complete structured written assignments and oral presentations relevant to business communication.
104 Argumentation (3) UC:CSU (CAN SPCH 6)
Lecture 3 hours.
May be offered as an honors section.
Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for English 28.
Explores the critical thinking process, emphasizing the use of logic, reasoning, and evidence in the presentation and analysis of sound arguments. Students will participate in debates.
111 Voice and Articulation (3) CSU
Lecture 3 hours.
This introductory course teaches effective voice production, accurate American English pronunciation and effective sound identification. The primary focus of the course is on developing the awareness and production of correct vowel and consonant articulation through the use of phonetic practice. The course covers vocabulary, phonetic and diacritical symbols, alphabet and the vocal mechanism. The development of one's natural voice coordinated with proper breathing techniques through group and individual exercises is emphasized through sense-memory techniques.
113 English Speech as a Second Language (3) CSU - RPT 1
Lecture 3 hours.
Stresses speaking of English, pronunciation, idiomatic expressions, phraseology; rhythmic inflections, grammar, vocabulary building, and oral composition. The course is designed for English second language learners with varying levels of English ability.
121 The Process of Interpersonal Communication (3) UC:CSU (CAN SPCH8)
Lecture 3 hours.
Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for English 28.
This lecture/activity/discussion course examines the theory, scope and purpose of human communication in interpersonal environments. Students participate together in oral exercises.
122 Communication Across Cultures (3) UC:CSU
Lecture 3 hours.
Surveys the verbal and non-verbal ways cultures of the world communicate. It focuses on communication fundamentals, language, cultural origins, and methods of handling intercultural communication conflicts. Students will participate in researched oral discussions of selected cultural groups.
185 Directed Study - Speech Communication (1) †UC:CSU - RPT 2 285 Directed Study - Speech Communication (2) †UC:CSU 385 Directed Study - Speech Communication (3) †UC:CSU
Conference 1 hour per unit.
Prerequisite: Speech Communication 101, 102, or 104.
Allows students to pursue directed, individualized study in the field of Speech Communication on a contract basis under the direction of a supervising instructor.
Cooperative Work Experience Education -Speech Communication
See Cooperative Work Experience Education
†UC Credit for Directed Study courses is given only after a review of the
course outline by the enrolling UC campus. This usually occurs AFTER transfer and may include recommendations from faculty.
1 Elementary Statistics I for the Social Sciences (3) *UC:CSU (CAN PSY 6)
Lecture 3 hours.
Prerequisite: Mathematics 125 or its college equivalent with a grade of “C”
or better.
Note: Students may be required to present proof of completion of Intermediate
Algebra or its equivalent at the first class meeting.
Covers both descriptive and inferential statistics. Topics include methods used to collect and describe data, central tendency, variability, the normal curve, correlation, prediction, sampling distributions, probability and hypothesis testing. Emphasis is on conceptualization as well as data analysis.
7 Understanding and Applying Statistics (4) *UC:CSU
Lecture 4 hours.
May be offered as an honors section.
Prerequisite: Mathematics 125 or its college equivalent with a grade
of “C” or better.
Note: Recommended for honors students and behavioral science majors.
Using the computer and Statistical Package for the Social Sciences software (SPSS) to solve problems, this course emphasizes the sampling, interpretation and evaluation of statistical data. Topics include: measures of central tendency, frequency distributions, hypothesis testing, non- parametric tests including Chi square and the sign test, plus parametric tests (“z”, “t”, and ANOVA).
185 Directed Study - Statistics (1) CSU - RPT 2 285 Directed Study - Statistics (2) CSU 385 Directed Study - Statistics (3) CSU
Conference 1 hour per unit.
Allows students to pursue Directed Study in Statistics on a contract basis under the direction of a supervising instructor.
*UC Credit Limit: Mathematics 227, 229, Statistics 1, 7; maximum credit,
one course.
See Learning Skills, Personal Development and Psychology
26.
1 Elements of Supervision (3) CSU
Lecture 3 hours.
Introduces in general terms the total responsibilities of a supervisor in industry. Topics include organization, duties and responsibilities, human relations, grievances, training, rating promotion, quality-quantity control and management- employee relations.
Supervision
Statistics
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342 Technical Stage Production (2) UC:CSU - RPT 3
Laboratory 6 hours.
Formerly Technical Theater 99.
Same as Theater 342. Credit not given for both courses.
Recommended Preparation: Theater 300.
Provides work in all aspects of play production in terms of study and laboratory practice, including stage managing, lighting, scene
construction, painting, designing, and the use of stage equipment. Offers experience in stage crew and technical production.
100 Introduction to the Theater (3) UC:CSU (CAN DRAM 18)
Lecture 3 hours.
A survey and theater appreciation course for both majors and non-majors. The class explores what theater is all about, what goes on in theater, and what it means from an audience perspective. The course seeks to supply the student with insights into the theatrical processes in order to give him or her a wider basis for evaluation and enjoyment. All aspects of play production are explored: playwriting, producing, directing, acting, criticism, theater architecture, set design, costume design, lighting design, and the role ofthe audience.
110 History of the World Theater (3) UC:CSU
Lecture 3 hours.
Studies the development of the theater from earliest periods to the present. Play readings, films, and historical trends are discussed.
125 Dramatic Literature (3) UC:CSU
Lecture 3 hours.
Same as English 213. Credit not given for both courses.
Surveys the major dramatic forms in the Western World from the early beginnings to the present time. Play reading for pleasure, appreciation, and interpretation are stressed. Analysis and criticism follow.
225 Beginning Direction (3) UC:CSU
Lecture 3 hours.
Recommended Preparation: Theater 270 and one technical theater class
(Theater 300 through 400).
Leads the student from the basic script through all the elements necessary to get the play on stage: interpretation, casting, scheduling, movement, blocking, business, pace and timing. Provides firm guidance for beginning directors in the technical handling of a script from preparation of a prompt script to working out of technical plots.
230 Acting for the Camera (3) UC:CSU
Lecture 1 hour; Laboratory 4 hours. Prerequisite: Theater 270.
Introduction to acting skills for the camera utilizing improvisational techniques, character building and in class performance of memorized prepared work, dramatic, comedic and commercial, for the camera.
232 Play Production (2) UC:CSU - RPT 3
Laboratory 6 hours.
Prerequisites: Theater 342 and 411 (may be taken concurrently) Recommended Preparation: Theater 270.
Required audition will be held the first week during which casts are selected for faculty directed productions.
Represents the culmination of the student’s acting experience. Here students demonstrate their ability to perform in fully staged productions for audiences of the general public, and are encouraged, wherever possible, to develop from minor roles to the creation of more demanding characterizations.
240 Voice and Articulation for the Theater (3) UC:CSU (CAN DRAM 6)
Lecture 3 hours.
Deals with the fundamentals of good voice, good speech, and dynamic vocal expressiveness. Toward these goals the following elements are studied: breathing, posture, resonance, loudness, timing, pitch, and clear articulation.
250 Children’s Theater Production (2) CSU - RPT 3
Laboratory 6 hours.
Prerequisites: Theater 342 or 411 (may be taken concurrently).
Required auditions are held the first week of class, during which casts are selected for faculty directed productions.
This class is identical to Theater 232, the single exception being the kind of material presented.
262 Special Projects (2) †UC:CSU - RPT 3
Laboratory 4 hours.
Students are given opportunity to plan, rehearse, stage and produce projects for presentation before student audiences, or otherwise increase knowledge and experience in dance theater.
265 Movement for the Actor (2) UC:CSU - RPT 1
Lecture 1 hour; Laboratory 2 hours.
Selections from plays, poetry and prose are utilized to train the actor to approach the text from a “movement” point of view. Exercises and improvisations in sensory-motor awareness lead to flexibility, balance, energy and expressiveness on stage.
270 Beginning Acting (3) UC:CSU (CAN DRAM 8)
Lecture 3 hours.
Provides instruction in the basic techniques of acting. Prepares the student for subsequent acting classes, and meets one of the requirements for the production class.
271 Intermediate Acting (2) UC:CSU (CAN DRAM 22)
Lecture 1 hour; Laboratory 2 hours.
Prerequisite: Theater 270.
Provides more advanced instruction in acting fundamentals through the medium of scene study. Greater depth is expected in both characterization and script analysis.
273 Advanced Acting (2) UC:CSU - RPT 1
Lecture 1 hour; Laboratory 2 hours.
Prerequisite: Theater 271.
Continues the in-depth work of Intermediate Acting utilizing scenes from mature works of drama. Presentational skills are sharpened as the student is readied for performance.
279 Musical Theatre (2) *UC:CSU - RPT 3
Lecture 1 hour; Laboratory 2 hours.
A survey of Musical Theatre with emphasis on the development of singing, dancing, movement, and acting skills and techniques.
Opportunities will be offered to apply these skills and techniques before a student audience.