DANCE 346
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Dance and Diaspora
Course Description
An exploration of the impacts of globalization, migration, and information technology on dance and diaspora. The course will survey several diasporic dance forms, their roots, variations, movement qualities, and teaching methods. Social, cultural, historical, aesthetic, and functional elements will be considered as they pertain to authenticity, sustainability, and teaching/learning.
When Taught
Fall
Fixed/Max
3
Fixed
1.5
Fixed
2.5
Recommended
Dance 170, Dance 180, or Dance 245
Title
Diaspora
Learning Outcome
Students will analyze and evaluate the effects of globalization, migration, and information technology on dance, diaspora, and living/dynamic cultures.
Title
Dance Skills
Learning Outcome
Students will embody and demonstrate emerging dance skills in at least two different dance diasporic forms such as African diaspora, Asian diaspora, or Latin diaspora.
Title
Sociocultural
Learning Outcome
Students will synthesize and evaluate social, cultural, historical, aesthetic, and functional elements of various dance forms.
Title
Curriculum Design
Learning Outcome
Students will demonstrate design and teach dance diaspora activities and lessons with cultural competency and appropriate contextualization.
Title
Self-Assessment
Learning Outcome
Students will self-assess dispositions, knowledge, and skills of pertinent dance diaspora theory and practice.
