DA - 147 Dance in World Cultures

Credits: 3

Cross-listed with WC-147. A course that examines the relationship between dance and its surrounding cultural landscape and provides an investigation into the study of dance within various non-western cultures from around the world. Emphasis is placed on dance and human movement as a form of cultural knowledge that is imbued with meaning and is a reflection of values. Students will engage in a cross-cultural analysis of how dance is used for various social, economic, political, religious, cultural and aesthetic purposes in order to increase their awareness and understanding of human cultural activity. Course fee.

General Education: Satisfies Expanded Literacies: Cultural Awareness.