THTR 1230 — The Evolution of Fashion and Costume
4 semester hoursUndergraduateLectureNUpath ICusually offered: springtypical days: M/ThBostonTraditional
Traces the evolution of fashion and costume as a global cultural phenomenon. Focuses on the history and meaning of clothing design and the development of style using a non-chronological approach. Fashion does not occur only in Western capitals; it has existed for centuries in every region of the world. Clothing has been used to protect our bodies, establish relationships with others, indicate our status, and express our identities. Through readings, discussions, research, writings, and presentations, offers an opportunity to discover the extraordinary power of fashion and clothing.
Offering history
| Term | Sections | Enrolled | Capacity | Full | Open seats/section |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2024 | 1 | 19 | 19 | 100% | 0.0 |
| Spring 2025 | 1 | 19 | 19 | 100% | 0.0 |
| Fall 2025 | 1 | 19 | 19 | 100% | 0.0 |
| Spring 2026 | 1 | 17 | 19 | 89% | 2.0 |
Snapshots from scheduled scrapes — not live seat availability. "Full" can exceed 100% when sections over-enroll.
Meeting times
Share of recent sections by weekday: M 77% · T 23% · W 0% · Th 77% · F 23%
Common patterns: MR (77% of sections), TF (23% of sections) — in patterns, R means Thursday
Professors
Fall
- Frances McSherry (100% of students) · reviews
Spring
- Frances McSherry (100% of students) · reviews
Percentages are each professor's average share of the season's enrolled students in recent terms.
Links
Official catalog (THTR course descriptions) · Student reviews on RateMyHusky · All THTR courses · Plan it at numap.app