2015-16 Pomona College Catalog 
    
    May 15, 2024  
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Courses


Check major and minor requirement sections in the Departments, Programs and Areas of Study section to determine if specific courses will satisfy requirements. Inclusion on this list does not imply that the course will necessarily satisfy a requirement.

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Theatre

  
  • THEA188 PO - Theory/Criticism/Praxis

    When Offered: Each spring.
    Instructor(s): J. Lu; Staff
    Credit: 1

    A comprehensive analysis of dramatic theory and criticism from the Natya Shastra and Aristotle to contemporary theatre works. Student will examine different attempts to tap the revolutionary power of theatre, including Antonin Artaud’s Theatre of Cruelty, Jerzy Grotowski’s physical theatre, Bertolt Brecht’s alienation effect, Augusto Boal’s Theatre of the Oppressed and various contemporary feminist and queer performers and performance theorists’ methodologies. Students will also develop their own manifestoes for theatre-making. Letter grade only.
  
  • THEA190 PO - Senior Research and Colloquium

    When Offered: Each fall.
    Instructor(s): Staff
    Credit: 0.5

    A team-taught course intended to prepare students for subsequent work in Senior Thesis (THEA 191H PO ) or Senior Project (THEA 192H PO ). In Senior Colloquium, students choosing to write a traditional thesis will conduct research and write rough drafts. Students choosing to engage in a creative project will conduct research and carry out conceptual work and planning. The course seeks to create an intellectual and artistic community through the informal and formal sharing of work among class members and instructors. Letter grade only. Prerequisites: THEA 188 PO .
  
  • THEA191F PO - Senior Thesis

    When Offered: Each semester.
    Instructor(s): Staff
    Credit: 1

    A formal academic investigation of a theatrical topic, written under the close supervision of Theatre faculty members. The thesis process includes traditional and non-traditional research, submission of drafts for revision, a public informal research/poster presentation and a formal thesis defense. Letter grade only. Prerequisite: THEA 188 PO .
  
  • THEA191H PO - Senior Thesis

    When Offered: Each semester.
    Instructor(s): Staff
    Credit: 0.5

    A formal academic investigation of a theatrical topic, written under the close supervision of Theatre faculty members. The thesis process includes traditional and non-traditional research, submission of drafts for revision, a public informal research/poster presentation and a formal thesis defense. Two-semester course. Letter grade only. Prerequisite: THEA 188 PO .
  
  • THEA192F PO - Senior Project

    When Offered: Each semester.
    Instructor(s): Staff
    Credit: 1

    Individually planned reading, writing and creative activity, focused on the actual creation of a work (or works) for public performance. Letter grade only. Prerequisite: THEA 188 PO .
  
  • THEA192H PO - Senior Project

    When Offered: Each semester.
    Instructor(s): Staff
    Credit: 0.5

    Individually planned reading, writing and creative activity, focused on the actual creation of a work (or works) for public performance. Two-semester course. Letter grade only. Prerequisite: THEA 188 PO .
  
  • THEA199DRPO - Theatre: Directed Readings

    When Offered: Each semester.
    Instructor(s): Staff
    Credit: 0.5-1

    Syllabus reflects workload of a standard course in the department or program. Examinations or papers equivalent to a standard course. Regular interaction with the faculty supervisor. Weekly meetings are the norm. Available for full- or half-course credit.
  
  • THEA199IRPO - Theatre: Independent Research

    When Offered: Each semester.
    Instructor(s): Staff
    Credit: 0.5-1

    A substantial and significant piece of original research or creative product produced. Prerequisite course work required. Available for full or half-course credit.
  
  • THEA199RAPO - Theatre: Research Assistantship

    When Offered: Each semester.
    Instructor(s): Staff
    Credit: 0.5

    Lab notebook, research summary or other product appropriate to the discipline is required. Half-course credit only.
 

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