Radford University
Graduate Catalog
for 1999-2000
SPECIAL COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
The following courses can be taken for graduate credit provided the student has the necessary prerequisites and if the same course or a comparable course was not taken as part of the student's undergraduate program. Enrollment in 500-level courses for graduate credit requires upper division or graduate standing. The course(s) must be taught by graduate faculty.
ANTH 511. Appalachian Cultures. (3)
Three hours lecture.
Prerequisite: ANTH 121 or SOCY 110.
Contemporary Appalachian culture; anthropological explanations of regional
culture explored; causes and repercussions of culture change in Appalachia
examined.
APST 560. Seminar in Appalachian Studies. (3)
Interdisciplinary study in anthropology, economics, geography, history,
literature, folklore, politics, sociology, the arts and education. Lectures
on topics related to the above fields will be supplemented by field research
and a final general seminar. Designed to create an overall appreciation
of life in Appalachia. Required for the Appalachian Studies minor.
APST 580. Appalachian Studies Internship. (3-15)
Each hour of credit will require 40 hours on the job.
Prerequisites: Nine semester hours from ANTH 511, ENG 547, HIST 310 or
APST 560 and three semester hours from one of the following: ANTH 480, ENG
446, GEOG 320; 2.0 minimum overall grade point average and supervisor approval.
Course counts up to three hours toward fulfillment of course requirements
for an Appalachian Studies minor. Requires an internship in a public or
private agency in Appalachia. Student will receive academic and agency supervision.
The course will be graded on a pass/fail basis.
APST 590. Summer Workshop: Appalachia in the Cinema. (3, 3, 3, 3)
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Films related to Appalachia used as stimulus for lectures and discussions
of issues of importance to the region. Each workshop focuses on one of four
subject areas political issues, historical issues, folklore and culture
or economic development. Workshop may be repeated by taking the course once
in each of the subject matter areas. Pass/Fail grading. Offered only in
the summer.
APST 595. Topical Seminar in Appalachian Studies. (1-4)
Prerequisite: ANTH 411 or ENG 447 or HIST 310 or permission of instructor.
Will vary as topics vary.
POSC 530. Organizational Theory in the Public Sector (AG) (3)
Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: POSC 300 or permission of the instructor.
This course is concerned with understanding, explaining, and predicting
the best manner to structure/design public organizations to (1) enhance
their operating efficiency and (2) fulfill their legislative, judicial,
and/or political mandate. Specifically, the course is behaviorally oriented
and seeks to explore how individuals and groups behave in varying organizational
structures and environments. The unique dynamics of managing public organizations,
as opposed to private enterprises, is also a major theme of the course.
POSC 531. Leadership in Public Administration (AG) (3)
Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: POSC 300 or permission of the instructor.
The issue of leadership as a determinant of organizational effectiveness
is an important one for public organizations. This course will review a
number of leadership theories and the potential impact of leadership on
organizational behavior, culture, and revitalization in the public sector.
A dominant theme of this course will be to clarify the distinction between
leaders and managers in organization life.
THEA 511. Theatrical Scene Design. (3)
Three hours lecture, demonstration and critique.
Prerequisites: THEA 101 and THEA 102 or consent of the instructor.
The course is a study in the fundamentals of scene design for theatrical
venues, incorporating computer Aided Design, including conceptualization
of stage floor plans and perspectives resulting in realized color renderings
or model design.
THEA 525. Porterfield Ensemble. (3)
Three hours lecture, demonstration and critiques.
The ensemble emphasizes advanced training in acting, stylized movement and
vocal expression. Acting theories based on Jerry Grotowski and Augusto Boal
are combined with pedagogy in physical expression, and Cicely Berry vocal
technique. The ensemble performs as part of the Studio Theatre season. Touring
is required and participation is based solely on auditions.
THEA 550. Directing II: Advanced. (3)
Three hours lecture, demonstration and critique.
Prerequisites: THEA 125, THEA 225 and THEA 350 or consent of the instructor.
This course is the study of various significant figures and theories of
stage, video and film production. Students are required to complete a final
advanced project for public presentation in one of the mediums listed above.
A final portfolio is also required.
THEA 575. Theatrical Problems. (3)
Three hours lecture.
This course will contain a concentrated study of particularly significant
people, events, movements or aspects of theatrical venues not covered in
depth in other course offerings. May be repeated (on different topic) for
maximum of 12 semester hours credit.
THEA 576. Theatre Production Practicum. (3)
One hour lecture; four hours laboratory.
Introduction to the theatrical production process through directing, designing
or stage managing. May be taken again for a maximum of 12 semester hours
credit.
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