DNC179A
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DNC179A - Introduction to Folk Dances from Europe and the Mid East
Course ID
040653
Course Description
In this course, we will explore folk traditions as they are expressed through dance in Europe and the Middle East and in the descendant traditions in the diasporic communities in North America. Students will learn about different styles of participatory community dancing as it is done throughout these regions. Students will learn about the contexts (celebrations, gatherings, weddings, etc.) in which dances are done and about how dance is used to establish social hierarchies, communicate cultural values, and mark dancers for cultural identity and ideology.
The exploration of dance as a form of individual and group expression will be fostered through movement, written assignments and discussions. Upon completing this course, students will acquire a deeper appreciation for the dance in traditional and modern folk cultures.
The exploration of dance as a form of individual and group expression will be fostered through movement, written assignments and discussions. Upon completing this course, students will acquire a deeper appreciation for the dance in traditional and modern folk cultures.
Min Units
3
Max Units
3
Repeatable for Credit
No
Grading Basis
GRD - Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E
Career
Undergraduate
Course Attributes
GE - GEDE (Gen Ed Diversity Emphasis), GE - T2-ARTS (Tier 2 Arts), GEED - EPART (Gen Ed: EP Artist)
Course Requisites
May be convened with
Component
Workshop
Optional Component
No