Fall 2026

Introduction to Theatre for Cultural and Social Awareness

Introduction to theatre for cultural and social awareness, analyzing sensitive subjects in workplace and community settings.

offering recorded3 credits
Recorded instructors · Fall 2026 Angenette SpalinkN'Jameh Russell-Camara

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Historical reviews of Mark Hairston: Mark Hairston's section involves lots of reading and interpretations where only his answers are considered correct, creating a difficult environment.

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THEATRE 357

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Fall 2026
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Historical reviews of Mark Hairston: Mark Hairston receives polarized reviews; one student found the class an easy A with mandatory attendance, while another found him dismissive and frustrating. Reviewers noted significant reading loads and a lack of clear grading feedback during the term.

CATRINA SPARKMAN is recorded teaching in Fall 2014, Spring 2015, Fall 2015, Spring 2016, Fall 2016, Spring 2017, Fall 2017, Spring 2018, Fall 2018, Spring 2019. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

MARK HAIRSTON is recorded teaching in Fall 2021. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

NICCOLE CARNER is recorded teaching in Fall 2015, Spring 2016. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

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Calendar & sections

Fall 2026

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SectionModeEnrolled / capacityWaitlist
LEC 001Classroom Instruction10 / 200
LEC 002Classroom Instruction17 / 200

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Student experience

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Mark Hairston's course is described as frustrating with dismissive grading and high workload, while another historical review notes it as an easy A with mandatory attendance.

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 3.95 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=19 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.83 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=12 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.81 GPA, 92.6% A/AB (n=27 letter grades).

difficulty & workload

Historical reviews of Mark Hairston: Mark Hairston's section involves lots of reading and interpretations where only his answers are considered correct, creating a difficult environment.

Historical reviews of Mark Hairston: Students report that Mark Hairston does not provide grades until the semester ends, making it difficult to track performance.

Topics

  • Race relations and cultural diversity
  • Sensitive subject matter in workplace and community

Skills

  • Developing theatrical models for dialogue

Grades

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THEATRE 357 · Fall 2026

Introduction to Theatre for Cultural and Social Awareness

Recorded 2026-09-07
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