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Arts
and Letters
Computing Services Center 211
541-552-6520
Edwin L. Battistella, Dean
The School of Arts and Letters encompasses a spectrum of courses and programs offered within the departments of Art, Communication, English, Foreign Languages and Literatures (French, German, Japanese, and Spanish), Music, and Theatre Arts.In addition, the school offers courses in general humanities, philosophy, and religion. Students may choose from a variety of degree programs in each area and are encouraged to pursue interdisciplinary activities between departments. Also within Arts and Letters are the University Honors Program, Women's Studies, Video Production, Film Studies, Chamber Music Concerts, the Oregon Writers project, the Center for Shakespeare Studies, the Schneider Museum of Art, KSOC Radio, and the Siskiyou newspaper.
The School of Arts and Letters promotes such activities as theatrical productions; art exhibitions; musical performances; publication of the West Wind Review, a nationally distributed literary journal; poetry readings; speech tournaments; and lectures within the University and the southern Oregon region. Students may become involved in a variety of practicum, work, and study abroad opportunities. In the past several years, substantial program enhancements have been made in the areas of Japanese language, video production, sculpture, printmaking, and music computer technology. The Oregon University System (OUS) has designated Southern Oregon University as a Center of Excellence for the Fine and Performing Arts.
Departments
Art, Communication, English, Foreign Languages and Literatures, Music, Theatre Arts
Degrees
- BFA in art and theatre arts
- BA and BS in art, communication, English, language and culture (with options in French, German, or Spanish), music, and theatre arts BA and BS in arts and letters (see Interdisciplinary Studies _ Single Area Major)
- MA and MS in arts and letters, through the American Band College (see Department of Music) or with an emphasis in English
Minors
The following minors are offered: American literature, art, art history, British literature, human communication, creative writing, film studies, French, German, journalism, language and writing, music, philosophy, photography, printmaking, Shakespeare studies, Spanish, theatre, and video production. Detailed descriptions of these programs are provided under the appropriate departmental listings.
Facilities
The School of Arts and Letters has audiovisual laboratory facilities available for practical instruction in telecommunication, English language writing skills, and foreign language study. The music and theatre arts buildings are two of the finest teaching facilities in the state.
The music building is fully equipped with practice space for individual students, rehearsal halls for ensembles, and a widely praised concert auditorium.
The theatre arts building is equipped with modern staging facilities containing two main areas for the presentation of plays. The latest major construction on campus is the Southern Oregon Center for the Visual Arts, which is scheduled to open in 2000. The privately funded Schneider Museum of Art is pivotal in promoting the visual arts in southern Oregon.
Summer Programs
Courses, programs, and workshops offered by the School of Arts and Letters during the summer session are designed to appeal to the interests and needs of undergraduate and graduate students. In addition, the Center for Shakespeare Studies offers summer programs (see Academic Programs, page 26).
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