DANCE 359R
Special Topics and Issues
Dance
College of Fine Arts and Communications
Course Description
Seminar in topics and issues relevant to dance.
When Taught
Contact Department
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
2
Fixed
2
Fixed
2
Fixed
0
Title
Cultivating Respect and Courtesy for Different Viewpoints
Learning Outcome
Students will build character by cultivating a respect for differing points of view, and applying courtesy during the individual expression sessions. The course content will encourage independent thinking and individual responsibility.
Title
Analysis of Spiritual Connections
Learning Outcome
Students will analyze spiritual connections between gospel principles and aesthetic concepts. This includes :
• Open expression of reverence for the Creator, His Creations, and the act of creativity.
• Compatible choices in the dance profession with the Latter-day Saint standards and culture.
Title
Exploration Intellectual Reasoning in Dance
Learning Outcome
Students will explore intellectual reasoning in the field of dance aesthetics including:
Discovery of important aesthetic and ethical issues with clear analytical critical thinking.
Risk-taking, connecting, and synthesizing personal meaning from complex ambiguities.
Develop an aesthetic philosophy, and ability to advocate and defend it.
Title
Cultivating Respect and Courtesy for Different Viewpoints
Learning Outcome
Students will build character by cultivating a respect for differing points of view, and applying courtesy during the individual expression sessions. The course content will encourage independent thinking and individual responsibility.
Title
Engage in Discussion and Writing about Dance
Learning Outcome
Students will voice value for Lifelong Learning as they articulate a love for and engage in discussion and writing about dance. Students will be encouraged to share their passion for dance in a way that is lucid, succinct, and compelling.
Title
Articulate Value of Dance
Learning Outcome
Students will be challenged to articulate the value of dance in a manner that is founded on gospel principles and moral ideals, rather than on mere emotional declarations.
Title
Knowledge
Learning Outcome
Students will deepen their understanding of how dance and health issues are related.
Title
Knowledge
Learning Outcome
Students will deepen their understanding of how dance and identity are related.
