THTR 307 Dialects for the Stage
A one-semester technique class to develop a process for acquiring a dialect and to become proficient in the most commonly requested dialects for the stage. The course will utilize the substitution method to select important identifiers in a dialect and find the correlating sounds in standard American speech to apply to the interpretation of dramatic texts. Students will rely on their knowledge of the International Phonetic Alphabet to capture foreign and non-standard American sounds. Students will sharpen listening skills through identification of dialects through listening to native speakers and commercial recordings, as well as studying research sources and cultural and historical materials pertinent to dialect study and acquisition. Additional lab fee applies.
Prerequisite
Completion of
THTR 202-203 with a grade of “B” or better in each semester