Topic 1: Latin American Theatre and Drama. Same as: LAS 322.13

Topic 2: Gender And Sexuality in Performance. Consider what physical performance and dance tell us about gender, sexuality and the body. Previous knowledge of performance or gender studies is not required. Only one of the following may be counted: Theater and Dance 357T (Topic: Gender And Sexuality in Performance), 357T (Topic 2), Women's and Gender Studies 345 (Topic: Gender And Sexuality in Performance), 345 (Topic 56). Same as: WGS 345.56 Additional prerequisite: Upper-division standing and consent of instructor.

Topic 4: Confronting LGBTQ Oppression. Serves two primary functions: to increase participant's knowledge on the issues facing the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) community; and to learn facilitation skills in order to talk about these issues on campus. Enrolled students will become peer educators in a team, and will give workshops across campus around LGBTQ issues during the spring semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Social Work 360K (Topic: Confronting LGBTQ Oppression), Theatre and Dance 357T (Topic: Confronting LGBTQ Oppression), 357T (Topic 4), Women's and Gender Studies 335 (Topic 1), 345 (Topic: Confronting LGBTQ Oppression). Same as: WGS 335.1 Additional prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

Topic 5: Writing for Black Performance. Only one of the following may be counted: African and African Diaspora Studies 330F, American Studies 321Q, Creative Writing 325T, Theatre and Dance 357T (Topic: Writing for Black Performance), 357T (Topic 5). Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Same as: AFR 330F, AMS 321Q, CRW 325T Additional prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

Topic 6: Performing LGBTQ+. Only one of the following may be counted: Comparative Literature 323 (Topic: Performing LGBTQ+), 323 (Topic 72), Theatre and Dance 357T (Topic: Performing LGBTQ+), 357T (Topic 6), Women's and Gender Studies 335 (Topic: Performing LGBTQ+), 335 (Topic 23). Same as: C L 323.72, WGS 335.23 Additional prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

Topic 7: African Religious Culture and Creativity. Examine religion as an aesthetic practice and explore the inventiveness of the imagination that underlines African religious practices. Study religious practices spanning from the pre-colonial and post-colonial eras to the contemporary period particularly in urban centers. Only one of the following may be counted: African and African Diaspora Studies 340T, 372G (Topic: Afr Relig Cultur/Creativity), Religious Studies 360 (Topic: Afr Relig Cultur/Creativity), 360C, Theatre and Dance 357T (Topic: Afr Relig Cultur/Creativity), 357T (Topic 7). Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Same as: AFR 340T, R S 360C Additional prerequisite: For theatre and dance majors, consent of instructor; for all others, upper-division standing.

Topic 9: Greek Tragedies and Postcolonial Dramas. Study the adaptation of great dramatic literature of the Greek civilizations to their phenomenal evolution into popular African performances. Putting classical writings from Ancient Greek in dialogue with texts that formed the background of African anti-colonial revolutions, analyze how Africans have used these works to re-shape literary canon and given their world and their histories universal purchase. Only one of the following may be counted: African and African Diaspora Studies 330V, 374F (Topic: Greek Tragedy/Postcol Drama), Comparative Literature 323 (Topic: Greek Tragedy/Postcol Drama), 323 (Topic 73), Theatre and Dance 357T (Topic: Greek Tragedy/Postcol Drama), 357T (Topic 9). Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Same as: AFR 330V, C L 323.73 Core Curriculum: 010 Additional prerequisite: For theatre and dance majors, consent of instructor; for all others, upper-division standing.

Topic 10: Gwendolyn Brooks. A study of the prose and poetry of Gwendolyn Brooks, giving particular attention to her novel, Maud Martha. Analyze texts, develop performance scripts, create criticism, and present readings centered around the work of Gwendolyn Brooks. Emphasis will be placed on Black Feminist staging strategies, the role of Chamber Theatre in the development of black art, and the position of Gwendolyn Brooks in the literary world. Theatre and Dance 357T (Topic: Gwendolyn Brooks) and 357T (Topic 10) may not both be counted.

Topic 11: Gwendolyn Brooks. Only one of the following may be counted: African and African Diaspora Studies 330E, Theatre and Dance 357T (Topic 11), Women's and Gender Studies 340 (Topic 72). Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Same as: AFR 330E Additional prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

Topic 14: Queer/Trans Performance. Explore the ways performance serves as an alternative space of expression and worldmaking, a site of activism and resistance, and a creative outlet for queer and trans people in specific socio-cultural contexts. Only one of the following may be counted: Latin American Studies 328 (Topic 17), Theatre and Dance 357T (Topic 14), Women's and Gender Studies 335 (Topic 32). Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Same as: LAS 328.17, WGS 335.32 Additional prerequisite: Upper-division standing.