Cultural Anthropology and Theatre, BA (Boston)
Undergraduatemajor2027 catalogSocial Sciences HumanitiesBoston128 semester hours totalunverified parse — check the source
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BA Language Requirements
12 semester hours.
From the catalog
All BA students are required to complete the BA degree language requirements, for a total of 12 semester hours of language study or demonstrated equivalent proficiency, as described in Additional Requirements for BA students. Successful demonstration of proficiency does not reduce total minimum semester hours of study required to earn the BA degree.
Foundation Courses
- ANTH 1101 — Peoples and Cultures
- ANTH 2305 — Global Markets and Local Culture
- ANTH 3421 — Foundations of Anthropological Theory
- ANTH 3410 — Ethnographic Field Experience
Advanced Area Courses
8 semester hours.
From the catalog
Complete two area courses in the range from ANTH 4101-ANTH 4520 not used to satisfy other requirements; one study abroad course may be substituted as an area studies course with prior permission from the department; additional area courses taken may count as anthropology electives.
Anthropology Electives
From the catalog
Complete three courses (not used to satisfy other requirements) in the following range. Two study-abroad courses may count toward this requirement with prior permission from the department:
ANTH 2300 to ANTH 4999
- Choose 12 semester hours from:
- Any ANTH course numbered 2300–4999
Theatre Requirements
From the catalog
The following courses are recommended to be taken by the end of the fourth semester (third semester for transfer students):
- THTR 1100 — Production Experience 1
- THTR 1101 — Introduction to Theatre
- THTR 1120 — Acting 1
- THTR 1131 — Introduction to Technical Theatre
- THTR 1270 — Introduction to Theatrical Design
Foundational Courses
- THTR 1000 — Theatre at Northeastern
- THTR 1101 — Introduction to Theatre
- THTR 1120 — Acting 1
- THTR 1131 — Introduction to Technical Theatre
- THTR 1270 — Introduction to Theatrical Design
- THTR 3325 — Dramaturgical Inquiry
- INAM 2000 — Ethics in Creativity
Making Theatre
Texts, Community, & Social Context
From the catalog
Complete one of the following:
- One of:
- All of:
- THTR 1215 — Activism and Performance
- THTR 1220 — Race, Power, and Performance
- THTR 1400 — Documentary Theatre Project
- THTR 2200 — The American Black Theatre Experience
- THTR 2340 — Theatre and Society
- THTR 2983 — Topics in Theatre History and Culture
- THTR 2500 — Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Women in Theatre
- THTR 3100 — Creative Storytelling for Social Engagement
- THTR 3200 — Queer Theatre and Performance
- THTR 3650 — Performing Theory
Theatre Electives
From the catalog
Complete two of the following:
- Choose 8 semester hours from:
- THTR 2200 — The American Black Theatre Experience
- THTR 2310 — History of Musical Theatre
- THTR 2330 — Playwriting
- THTR 2335 — Boston Theatre Experience
- THTR 2340 — Theatre and Society
- THTR 2342 — Acting 2
- THTR 2345 — Acting for the Camera
- THTR 2346 — Viewpoints
- THTR 2370 — Lighting Design
- THTR 2380 — Costume Design
- THTR 2385 — Fashion Construction and Pattern Making
- THTR 2400 — Scenic Design
- THTR 2500 — Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Women in Theatre
- THTR 2600 — Voice and Speech Training
- THTR 2983 — Topics in Theatre History and Culture
- THTR 2993 — Topics in Dance
- THTR 3100 — Creative Storytelling for Social Engagement
- THTR 3200 — Queer Theatre and Performance
- THTR 3400 — Stage Combat
- THTR 3550 — Directing for the Stage
- THTR 3650 — Performing Theory
- THTR 3670 — Mixed-Media Performance Lab
- THTR 3973 — Topics in Performance Studies
- THTR 4345 — Advanced Acting for the Camera
- THTR 5300 — Devised Theatre Project
- THTR 5450 — Acting 3
- THTR 5700 — Design for Immersive Performance
Integrative Requirements
From the catalog
Complete one of the following courses:
- One of:
Capstone
From the catalog
Complete one capstone class from either department:
- Choose 4 semester hours from:
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