Northwestern University School of Communication 36 courses
All courses for SoC majors, minors, fields of concentration and distribution requirements must be completed with a grade of C- or higher and may not be taken P/N. A minimum of 2 other 200-level courses in the department, chosen from: The SoC Capstone is an overlay requirement that may be fulfilled through CMN 398-1 and the accompanying lab, CMN 398-2, or through any of the courses listed below. Students should consult with their SoC academic advisor with questions about fulfilling the Capstone requirement through an alternative course listed below.
| or | credits |
| One performance studies course with a studio lab component (minimum 20 lab hours per term). Consult with your academic advisor for lab component options. | credits |
Introductory Courses
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PERF_ST 101-0 | Modes of Performance | 1 |
| PERF_ST 200-0 | Introduction to Performance Studies | 1 |
| PERF_ST 203-0 | Performance Culture and Communication | 1 |
| Total Introductory Courses | 2 credits | |
Advanced Courses
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PERF_ST 210-1 | Performance of Poetry | 1 |
| PERF_ST 210-2 | Performance of Narrative Fiction | 1 |
| PERF_ST 220-0 | Sound Cultures | 1 |
| PERF_ST 225-0 | Black Music Studies | 1 |
| PERF_ST 230-0 | Food and Performance | 1 |
| PERF_ST 250-0 | Topics in Performance Studies | 1 |
| Total Advanced Courses | 2 credits | |
Production Courses
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PERF_ST 119-0 | Production Laboratory | 0 |
First-Year Seminar (1 unit):
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CMN 101-0 | SoC First Year Seminar: Interdisciplinary Topics in Communication Arts & Sciences | 1 |
Courses that fulfill the SoC Capstone requirement
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