DANC 224 - History of Dance I

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

DANCE

Description:

This course provides students a theoretical and historical basis for analyzing global dance practices from pre-history through the late 19th century. Undergraduate students will investigate how dance is categorized and performed in culturally specific settings such as theatrical dance, popular dance, ceremonies, and processions. This course introduces historical methodologies including text analysis and primary source research as tools to understand dance knowledge in global contexts. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: (1) Understand how dance knowledge can be categorized. (2)Comprehend how dance knowledge and practice circualtes in global contexts. (3) Connect the influence of social and cultural factors, such as politics, economics, religion, science, and technology, to various forms of dance knowledge. (4) Analyze primary and secondary historical sources. (5) Produce historical research in a written form. (6) Demonstrate improved effectiveness in presentation skills and oral and written communication skills.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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