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Academic Year 2002/2003

Perspectives in Dance as Culture
DANC 377 FA
Crosslistings:
ANTH 325

Perspectives in Dance as Culture considers theories and methods of dance scholarship and takes up the study of current topics in dance and performance studies. Problems of understanding different aesthetics, defining categories of dance, and establishing cultural contexts will be introduced. The examples of dances from different cultures and genres will be used to explore these issues and to increase knowledge and understanding of the rich and varied development of dance forms around the world.

MAJOR READINGS

To be announced.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

A written commentary on a live performance, a midterm examination, short, ungraded written assignments, a final research paper and a "performance/ethnographic" project.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Students will engage in a semester-long investigation of either a movement phenomenon or cultural practice of their choosing. NO prior experience in dance, performance studies, or anthropology required.

Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

COURSE FORMAT: Seminar

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: HA DANC    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: NONE Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-18-2003

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