414 Research Seminar (3)
The use of social research techniques to report on social and cultural phenomena; data collection and analysis, writing of a research report. Research project required of all students. Spring semester. Prerequisites: Sociology 314 or Anthropology 314. May be registered as Anthropology 414. Credit not allowed in both Sociology 414 and Anthropology 414.
415 Urban Geography (3)
Every third semester. See Geography 415
424 Applied Social Research (3)
Examination of the various issues faced by applied social researchers when developing a framework for conducting the research and when determining which data collection and analysis methods are most suitable given the research objectives and needs of the client. Focus on both quantitative and qualitative methods, but with special emphasis on the latter. Every second semester. Prerequisite: Sociology 314 or Psychology 202 or Political Science 200 or other approved course in social research.
425 Advanced Sociology of the Family (3)
Examination of selected topics in the sociology of the family. Emphasis on the interaction between the family and the society. Special attention given to power relationships and gender roles in marriage and the family. Every fourth semester. Prerequisite: 215, or Early Childhood 340, or Social Work 210 or approval of instructor.
430 Intergroup Dynamics (3)
Social and psychological aspects of prejudice, discrimination, and minority relations; effects of shifting social, economic, and power relationships; and examinations of varying strategies aimed at change, and their consequences. Every fourth semester. Prerequisite: Sociology 305 or approval of instructor.
431 Advanced Social Psychology (3)
Intensive treatment of selected research areas in social psychology. Emphasis upon the interrelationship between current theoretical perspectives and appropriate methodological procedures. On demand. Prerequisite: 331 or equivalent. May be registered as Psychology 431. Credit not allowed in both Psychology 431 and Sociology 431.
440 Social and Cultural Change (3)
How cultures develop, mature, and face disruption or decline, stability, and change; special attention to technological change, “cultural lag,” and problems of developing nations and peasant societies. Every fourth semester. Formerly 370. Prerequisite: 3 hours of sociology or anthropology or approval of instructor. May be registered as Anthropology 440. Credit not allowed in both Sociology 440 and Anthropology 440.
470r Special Studies and Problems (1-3)
Investigation and reporting on specialized topics in research or theory under faculty direction. Primarily for seniors. On demand. Prerequisite: approval of instructor. Maximum credit 6 hours.
494 Sociology Internship (3-6)
Intended to provide majors an opportunity to experience “hands on” activities in a human services setting, learn the operation and policies of an agency, integrate classroom theory with practice, and develop the requisite competencies necessary for a sociological/anthropological practitioner. Prerequisites: Sociology 151 and 312 or Anthropology 152 and 302, junior standing, completed at least one semester at UTC, minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75, completion of additional Sociology/Anthropology courses relevant to the internship and approval of the internship coordinator.
495r Departmental Honors
(1-3 hours per term, 4 hours for the two terms)
Every semester. See Departmental Honors. Student must submit an Individual Studies/Research Contract to the Records Office at the time of registration.
497r Research (1-4)
Every semester. Prerequisite: approval of department head. Student must submit an Individual Studies/Research Contract to the Records Office at the time of registration.
498r Individual Studies (1-4)
Every semester. Prerequisite: approval of department head. Student must submit an Individual Studies/Research Contract to the Records Office at the time of registration.
499r Group Studies (1-4)
Every semester.
Spanish
See Foreign Languages and Literatures.
Theatre and Speech
Professor John Burgess, Head
The Department of Theatre and Speech offers a curriculum that leads to a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Theatre and a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Theatre Education. It seeks to promote an understanding of cultural history, an appreciation of meaning and form, a respect for and a facility with language, a sense of responsibility for the larger human community, and a firm grounding in the discipline and the creative processes involved in the making of theatre.
Through its curriculum and public season of performance the department is committed to exposure to and enhanced appreciation of the art of the theatre and the related arts of film and dance. The department provides the means for involvement in the art of theatre for interested members of the University community.
Courses designed to develop basic competency in oral communication are regularly offered by the department.
Students may elect to take specified courses leading to state licensure to teach theatre at the primary and secondary level.
1930 - Theatre (B.A.)
- General Education (see list of approved courses)
- Rhetoric and Composition: Two approved courses in rhetoric and composition (6 hours)
- Mathematics: One approved mathematics course (3 hours)
- Statistics: One approved statistics course (3 hours)
- Natural Sciences: Two approved natural science courses, at least one including a laboratory component (7-8 hours)
- Humanities and Fine Arts: Two approved humanities and fine arts courses, one from fine arts and one from either other than Theatre and Speech. (6 hours)
- Cultures and Civilizations: Option A: Western Humanities I and II and Non-Western Cultures and Civilizations OR Option B: World Civilization I, II, III (9 hours total)
- Behavioral and Social Sciences: Two approved behavioral or social science courses in two different disciplines (6 hours)
- Foreign Language: Through second college year in one foreign language
Completion of a minor with a minimum 2.0 grade point average
Major and Related Courses
- 2-3 hours from Theatre and Speech 125 or 225, or 2 HHP activity courses
- 6 hours design and technical theatre: 141, 143
- 3 hours acting: 221
- 6 hours directing: 331, 431
- 9 hours dramatic literature and theatre history: 151, 255, 257
- 9 hours of approved theatre and speech electives selected from THSP 343, 423, 450, 457, 459, 461r, 463r, and English 307
