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Integrating Emotional Intelligence into the College Acting Curricula, 2021

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Identifier: te_2021spring_neely_janet.pdf

Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

The series contains Master's theses from 1943 to present. The theses consist of either a production book and a media component or solely a production book. The production books were originally submitted as physical bound copies, but were later submitted digitally. The physical production books are stored offsite and the digital production books are stored in the College's preservation repository.

The media components consist of U-matic tapes, VHS tapes, CDs, DVDs, and Blu-rays and changed to digital submissions in 2020. There are also a handful of audiocassette tapes and one USB. The media components are stored onsite at the Archives.

Dates

  • 2021

Creator

Conditions Governing Use

The thesis is restricted due to FERPA, permission from the author is required before you can view the thesis.

Extent

110 pages (110 pages)

Language of Materials

From the record group: English

From the record group: Chinese

From the record group: Spanish; Castilian

Overview

"Emotional Intelligence (EI) training can be used in the college acting classroom to add depth to learning and provide a concrete vehicle for faculty to address emotions. Along with movement and voice, EI education will create a strong foundation and give acting students the skills they need to hone their craft. This paper will provide support for integrating EI into the college acting curricula and reflections on the implementation of an EI unit into several acting courses. Anecdotal and empirical evidence points to the need to address emotions in the college classroom. Acting training professionals must rethink acting techniques that stimulate emotions and then ignore or misuse them. These methods often leave the acting student alone with emotions they do not understand and cannot control. This thesis suggests that EI can enrich the college acting curricula while educating and empowering students to both regulate and shape their emotions." -- Abstract

Physical Location

RG 010.01D Performing Arts

Physical Description

110 pages

Repository Details

Part of the Emerson College Archives and Special Collections Repository

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