2012-2013 Academic Year Calendar - Marianopolis

Creative Arts, Literature and Languages: Spanish - TheatreSpanish II607-LEB-MS (3-0-3) 2 creditsPrerequisite: Spanish I, or equivalentThis course is a continuation ofSpanish I. Students expand theirability to communicate in Spanish asthey continue to acquire vocabulary,master verb forms and learn basicgrammar. Spanish II students are toread two biographical short stories inSpanish.Spanish III607-LCA-MS (3-0-3) 2 creditsPrerequisite: Spanish II, or equivalentAn intermediate course with acommunicative approach designedfor students who already have anelementary knowledge of Spanish.They learn to narrate in the past andtalk about future events, to expresswishes, reactions and opinions andto give instructions in differentsituations. In addition to the textbook,videos and articles from Spanishlanguageperiodicals provide thecultural information necessary forclass discussions. Spanish III studentsare encouraged to explore websites inSpanish and are required to read aliterary work in Spanish.Spanish IV607-LCB-MS (3-0-3) 2 creditswebsites in Spanish and are requiredto read a novel and various shortstories.Theatre (560)Theatre I, II, III, IVFour one-term courses given inprogressive order.560-LFA-MS (2-2-4) 2.66 credits560-LFB-MS (2-2-4) 2.66 credits560-LFC-MS (2-2-4) 2.66 credits560-LCA-MS (3-0-3) 2 creditsThese courses are designed as atheoretical and practical program tointroduce the students, in a relativelyshort time, to a comprehensive studyof theatre. The theoretical part ofeach course forms a survey of dramaranging from the classical to thepresent day. The practical part of eachcourse concentrates on developingtechniques of interpretation bothphysical and vocal through the studyof speech and movement, as well asthrough practical application of thetheoretical. The semester endswith a presentation for either aninvited audience or a publicperformance.Prerequisite: Spanish III, or equivalentThis course is a continuation ofSpanish III. The students expand theirability to use all verb tenses andcomplex structures and vocabularyappropriate to different situations.Moreover, they explore a number ofcontemporary topics dealing with theHispanic world and discuss themorally and in writing. Spanish IVstudents are encouraged to explore88