Courses

Introduces the craft of scene painting through practical projects. Sessions are in a studio format. Students are trained in traditional methods of scenic art, including layout, representational painting, trompe l'oeil, faux finishing, and related skills. Students are taught about proper tool use and care, paint products, and the profession.

Practical experience in teaching modern dance to the young adult follows theoretical grounding in specific teaching methods. Examines values and goals of dance in education and fundamental movement principles as related to the teaching of technique and improvisation. Prereqs., DNCE 1013 and 2033. Restricted to dance majors. Same as DNCE 5036. Prerequisites: Restricted to Dance (DNCE or DBFA) majors only.

Focuses on the development of perceptual, descriptive, and analytical skills as well as the ability to apply cultural and critical theory to 20th and 21st century concert dance. Specific pieces of choreography are looked at from a broad range of perspectives. Formerly DNCE 3027. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: literature and the arts. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).

Explores the societal dimensions of hazards and disasters, emphasizing disaster theory and research, key issues in the sociological study of disasters, social vulnerability, the impacts of disasters in the U.S. and worldwide, and the U.S. Emergency Management System. Prereq., SOCY 2077. Same as SOCY 5037.

Learning and performing dances from the repertory of current faculty members, artists-in-residence, and upon occasion from the repertory of historic modern dancers. Dance majors may repeat up to 9 total credit hours with different instructors. Enrollment by audition only. Same as DNCE 5038.

Concerned with developments in the study of literature that have significantly influenced our conception of the theoretical bases for study and expanded our understanding of appropriate subject matter. May not be repeated. Formerly ENGL 4038. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Junior or Senior) English (ENGL) or Humnanities (HUMN) majors only.

Developed around the learning of complete scenes, songs, and dances that are representative of the major periods and styles within musical comedy from the 1920s to the present. Emphasizes in-class performance. Admission by audition. May be repeated up to six total credit hours. Same as THTR 5039. Prerequisites: Restricted to Theatre (THTR or TBFA) or Dance (DNCE or DBFA) Majors only.

Same as ARSC 5040.

Examines an advanced topic in classical language, literature, history, philosophy, art, or culture. Combines the techniques of philology with a critical approach to the literary and material legacy of the past. Prereq., second-year proficiency in Greek or Latin. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours.

This course examines the development and impact of American, Soviet/Russian, and European civilian and military space activities from the dawn of the space age to the space challenges of the 21st century. Restricted to juniors/seniors. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).

Provides an introduction to the Italian way of conducting business, with a close view on the company and its world through learning marketing and producing a real company project for the market. Analyzes topics of international marketing and trade using Italian and American economics websites. Focuses on building cross-cultural bridges between the U.S. and Italy to have smoother business relationships and enable students to participate more easily in joint international working teams. Prereq., ITAL 3010 (min grade C-) or instructor consent required.

Studies two or three major philosophies prominent during the last century. Prereq., 12 hours of philosophy course work. Restricted to juniors/seniors. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).

Studies main representatives of political philosophy in antiquity (Plato, Aristotle, Cicero) and of the most important concepts and values of ancient political thought. No Greek or Latin required. Prereq., CLAS/HIST 1051, CLAS/HIST 1061, HIST 1010, PSCI 2004, or PHIl 3000. Same as CLAS 5041, HIST 4041, and PHIL 4210.

Studies main representatives of political philosophy in antiquity (Plato, Aristotle, Cicero) and of the most important concepts and values of ancient political thought. Prereq., CLAS/HIST 1051, CLAS/HIST 1061, HIST 1010, PSCI 2004, or PHIL 3000. Restricted to sophomores/juniors/seniors. Same as CLAS 4041 and PHIL 4210.

Explores a body of 20th and 21st century dramatic literature central to the study of women and theatre as well as the study of 20th and 21st century cultural history from a cross-national and multiracial feminist perspective. Major playwrights, particularly women from Asia, Africa, and Europe, are read and discussed. Recommended prereq., THTR 3031. Same as THTR 5041 and WMST 4041.

Same as THTR 4041.

Defines relationship between economy and society; sociological approach to study of economic activity and organization; difference from the theoretical and methodological assumptions orienting the discipline of economics; tackles these questions in two ways: studies foundations as established in works of Smith, Marx, Weber, Polanyi, and Schumpeter, and considers current research in economic sociology, focusing on concepts of markets, networks, and embeddedness. Prereq., SOCY 1001. Restricted to sophomore, junior, senior SOCY majors.

Prepares students for advanced Film Studies critical studies courses. Subject matter varies each semester. May be repeated up to 9 total credit hours, provided the topics are different. Same as ARTF 5043.

An advanced course in interactive, multimedia, animated, and Web-based cartography stressing the important role digital cartography plays in cyberspace. Focuses on principles of effective cartographic design in multimedia and hypertext environments. Labs are organized around hands-onactive learning projects. Prereq., GEOG 3053. Same as GEOG 5043.

Author or topic specified in Latin specified in the online Schedule Planner (e.g., Roman elegy, Neronian poetry, Lucretius, Roman satire). May be repeated up to 9 total credit hours for different topics. Prereqs., CLAS 3014 and 3024, or equivalent. Same as CLAS 5044.

This courses traces the development of Anthropology and museums in America from late 19th century to present day. Students are encouraged to: explore museum theory and practice; think critically about the history of relations among Native Americans, Anthropology, and museums; consider the legacy of collecting and challenges of representing others; and, examine the interplay of Anthropology, material culture, and colonialism. ANTH 4045, ANTH 5045, and MUSM 5045 are the same course. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).

Variety of courses taught by visiting and regular faculty. See current departmental announcements for specific content. May be repeated up to 9 credit hours for different topics.

Detailed study of script analysis, directing concepts, staging and criticism of the plays being produced by the Colorado Shakespeare Festival.

Opportunity for students to explore, upon consultation with the instructor, areas in theatre that the normal sequence of offerings may not allow. May be repeated up to 9 total credit hours. Same as THTR 5049.

Explores topics in Jewish anthropology. Course will use the lens of anthropological inquiry to explore, discover and analyze different concepts within Jewish culture. Topics explored will include customs, religious practices, languages, ethnic and regional subdivisions, occupations, social composition, and folklore. Courses will explore fundamental questions about the definition of Jewish identity, practices and communities. May be repeated up to 9 total credit hours. Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Junior or Senior). ANTH 4050 and JWST 4050 are the same course. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).