GWU SUMMER COURSES 2009
The Department of Theatre & Dance

Introduction to Acting: (TRDA-014, 3 Credits)
This course explores the basic techniques of concentration, imagination, improvisation, and character development.

Time: 6:10p-8:20p on Tuesdays & Thursdays
Instructor: Prof Leslie Jacobsen
Location: Marvin Center, Leggette Room
Dates: 05/18/09 - 06/27/09
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Time: 9:00a-11:30a on Mondays & Wednesdays
Instructor: Prof Alan Wade
Location: Marvin Center, Leggette Room
Dates: 07/06/09 - 08/15/09

Understanding the Theatre: (TRDA-045, 3 Credits)
This course explores the art of the theatre; its literature, architecture, aesthetics, and mechanics. It studies the contributions of the playwright, actor, director, and designer and asks students to attend theatrical performances, presentations, and videos. This is a distance learning course.

Instructor: Prof B. Sabelli
Dates: 05/18/09 - 06/27/09

Dance History: (TRDA-191, 3 Credits)
This course explores the history of Western theatrical dance from the late 18th century to the presents; it examines the major choreographers and their dance works through readings, lectures, video, and discussion. This will satisfy a WID requirement and is a distance learning course.

Instructor: Prof Mary Buckley
Dates: 07/06/09 - 08/15/09

Elizabethan Theatre: (TRDA-195, 3 Credits)
Time: 8:00a-9:30a on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays
Instructor: Prof K. Keller
Location: Monroe Hall, Rm 251
Dates: 05/18/09 - 06/27/09

Paris, Modernism and the Arts: Now and Then: (TRDA-195W, 3 Credits)
This course will satisfy a WID requirement and requires departmental approval to register; students must register in the SA Office. There is a course fee of $1230.00.
Time: 8:00a-9:30a
Instructor: Prof Mary Buckley
Please contact the Theatre/Dance Dept. at (202) 994-8072 for more information.
Dates: 05/18/09 - 06/27/09

Independent Study: (TRDA-196, 1-6 Credits)
Departmental approval is required to register.
Instructor: Prof Alan Wade
Dates: 05/18/09 - 08/22/09

Internship: (TRDA-198, 3 or 6 Credits)
Departmental approval is required to register.
Instructor: Prof Alan Wade
Dates: 05/18/09 - 08/22/09

Internship: (TRDA -291, 3 Credits)
Departmental approval is required to register.

Instructor: Prof Alan Wade
Dates: 05/18/09 - 08/22/09

Independent Research in TRDA: (TRDA-294, ARR)
Departmental approval is required to register.

Instructor: Prof Alan Wade

Thesis Research: (TRDA-299, 3 Credits)
Departmental approval is required to register.

Instructor: Prof Alan Wade

Thesis Research: (TRDA-300, 3 Credits)
Departmental approval is required to register.

Instructor: Prof Alan Wade

Vocal Performance Skills for the Media: (TRDA-195, 3 Credits)
This is a distance learning course. Course fee of $25.00 

Instructor: Prof Alan Wade
Dates: 7/06/09 – 8/15/09