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Lamar State College Port Arthur
2016-2017 Catalog
DRAM 2336 Voice for the Theater .................... 3:3:0

EDUC 1100 Learning Framework ..................... 1:1:0

Application of the performer's use of the voice as a
creative instrument of effective communication.
Encourages an awareness of the need for vocal
proficiency and employs techniques designed to
improve the performer's speaking abilities. Builds
vocal development, vocabulary and pronunciation
through exercises and analysis of the application of
the performer’s use of the voice as a creative
instrument of effective communication and cultural
expression.

A study of the research and theory in the psychology
of learning, cognition, and motivation, factors that
impact learning, and application of learning
strategies. The course assists the student in making
adequate social and personal adjustments to college
life, developing educational and career goals, and
becoming familiar with institutional curricula and
policies. It includes techniques for time
management, note taking, and preparing for exams.
Theoretical models of strategic learning, cognition,
and motivation serve as the conceptual basis for the
introduction of college level student academic
strategies. Students use assessment instruments to
help them identify their own strengths and
weaknesses as strategic learners. Students are
ultimately expected to integrate and apply the
learning skills discussed across their own academic
programs and become effective and efficient
learners.

DRAM 2351 Acting III ....................................... 3:3:0
Development of basic skills and techniques of acting
including increased sensory awareness, ensemble
performing, character analysis, and script analysis.
Emphasis on the mechanics of voice, body, emotion,
and analysis as tools for the actor. A continuation of
acting with emphasis on various styles of acting.
DRAM 2352 Acting IV ....................................... 3:3:0
Development of basic skills and techniques of acting
including increased sensory awareness, ensemble
performing, character analysis, and script analysis.
Emphasis on the mechanics of voice, body, emotion,
and analysis as tools for the actor. A continuation of
the study of the principles and practices of acting.

Prerequisite(s): TSI complete in reading. (See
Placement Guidelines, page 17).
DRAM 2361 History of the Theater I ............... 3:3:0

Study of the history of the theater from primitive
times through the Renaissance.

(ECON) Economics
ECON 2301 Principles of Macroeconomics ... 3:3:0
An analysis of the economy as a whole including
measurement and determination of Aggregate
Demand and Aggregate Supply, national income,
inflation, and unemployment. Other topics include
international trade, economic growth, business
cycles, and fiscal policy and monetary policy.

Prerequisite(s): TSI complete in reading (See
Placement Guidelines, page 17).
ECON 2302 Principles of Microeconomics .... 3:3:0

Analysis of the behavior of individual economic
agents, including consumer behavior and demand,
producer behavior and supply, price and output
decisions by firms under various market structures,
factor markets, market failures, and international
trade.

Prerequisite(s): TSI complete in reading (See
Placement Guidelines, page 17).

(EDUC) Education

EDUC 1100 is in the Core Curriculum and is
required of students pursuing an academic transfer
curriculum. This course is also required of all
students pursuing a technical degree if they are
enrolled in developmental courses and have not
completed 15 hours of college level work. It is

recommended that students take this course in their
first semester of college.
EDUC 1300 Learning Framework ..................... 3:3:0

Study of the 1) research and theory in the psychology
of learning, cognition and motivation; 2) factors that
impact learning; and 3) application of learning
strategies. Students use assessment instruments
(learning inventories) to identify their strengths and
weaknesses as learners. Develops skills and
techniques necessary for success in college including
memory development, note-taking, test preparation,
study skills and time management. Assists the
student in making adequate social and personal
adjustments to college life, developing educational
and career goals, and becoming familiar with
institutional curricula and policies. Includes
techniques for time management, note taking, and
preparing for exams. Stresses the importance of
creativity, health, relationships and the effective use
of resources in achieving college success. All
students who have passed fewer than sixty (60)
semester credit hours and finished the immediate
two long semesters on scholastic probation are
required to enroll in and pass the course.
Recommended for all students desiring to improve
their opportunities for success in college. A passing
grade must be earned to meet the institutional
requirement. May count for elective credit in
selected degree and certificate programs. Students
who fail a developmental course must take either
EDUC 1300 or PSYC 1300.

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