Course Description
A multiple-instructor course that develops methodologies and strategies to support the student's preparation of the Ph.D. dissertation in Theatre and Performance Studies and successful transition to the professional world; develops students as mentors.
Athena Title
PhD Proseminar II
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
Taught by the doctoral faculty. Specific topics are adjusted in accordance with faculty schedules together with the needs and interests of the students. Students will model professional conduct and mentor incoming students.
Topical Outline
TOPICAL OUTLINE: Week 1 No meeting. Week 2 First meeting. Introduction to course. Review of Handbook. Discussion of summer conferences. Week 3 Library tour. Week 4 Preparing ATHE conference proposals. Week 5 Comprehensive exams: preparation and execution. Week 6 Writing for publication. Week 7 Writing workshop. Week 8 Conference presentations. Week 9 Pedagogy and teaching strategies. Week 10 Writing the dissertation prospectus. Week 11 Preparation for ASTR. Week 12 Technology and teaching. Week 13 Turning conference papers into articles. Week 14 Post-ASTR conference discussion. Week 15 Preparing an effective C.V. and entering the job market. Week 16 Final meeting. Evaluations.
Syllabus
Public CV