DANC 1010 - Dance in Culture (FA)

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

Dance

Description:

Fulfills General Education Fine Arts requirement. A beginning theoretical course examining societal diversity and artistic expression across cultures through the art of dance and body movement. Designed to introduce the definition of dance, basic history of dance and different genres of dance to enable students to make certain critical analyses and to identify style, form, technique and individuals who have made significant contributions in the dance field. Increase participants' capacity to enjoy the art of dance and to appreciate the great variety of dance and diversity of culture in human society. Taught through lecture, discussion, practice sessions, and video observation. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Articulate the relationship between the arts and society. 2. Identify specific artists and influential figures, their work, and the style, periods and historical context of their creative work. 3. Reflect and articulate one's experience as a patron of the arts. 4. Reflect and articulate one's experience as a participant in a variety of dance genres and cultural dances. 5. Examine differences and similarities within (or) across cultures and how they are reflected in dance. 6. Discuss the concept of "what is dance". 7. Examine the role of social factors, e.g., race, gender, ethnicity, class, sexual orientation, religion, etc., in shaping social interaction, cultural worldviews, and individual identity as reflected through dance. 8. Analyze and synthesize research-based information in order to articulate how dance serves as a representation of cultural values. FA SP

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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