DAN 272Y - Intensive Course Abroad ()

(GEN. ED. #3)

DANCE, THEATRE, AND PRODUCTION IN THE OLD WORLD (1.5-3) (THE 272Y) An exploration of contemporary performing arts and technology in the 21st century, this stud trip offers a three-week intensive exploration of dance, theatre (and aspects of both), in London (3 credits). This course will present a brief history of dance and theatre in London as a venture point for experiencing a contemporary movement scene. Students may participate in studio dance classes, theatre workshops and explore aspects of production technology in a diverse variety of formats and venues. Students enroll in a 1.5-credit, preparatory course (Fall 2009), which includes pre-trip readings and orientation lectures by the program directors. January intersession. Offered 2012 and alternate years. Mion, Department.

HISTORY, SOCIETY, AND CULTURE IN WEST AFRICA (1.5-3-1.5) (HIS 272Y ) (THE 272Y) The course encompasses a pre-program course, an international field experience, and a postprogram course on arts, culture, and history in West Africa. The preparatory program will examine the social, economic, political, and cultural issues of Ghana, Togo, and Benin—three African countries with rich cultural heritages and successful, vibrant contemporary societies. The international field experience in these countries will include workshops, lectures, stays with host families, and field trips. Upon return, the students will complete a research paper and a service-learning component in the form of a lecture-demonstration for local elementary schools, presented during Black History Month, using skills and experiences acquired in West Africa. Second seven-week, pre-departure course in Fall 2010 (1.5 credits); three-week intensive course in January 2011 (3 credits); first seven-week, post-departure course in Spring 2011 (1.5 credits). January intersession. Offered 2012-2013 and alternate years. Bagchi, Johnson.

THE SCOTTISH CONNECTION: A CULTURAL AND ARTISTIC IMMERSION (6) (GEN. ED. #3) An intensive international dance experience in Edinburgh and Glasgow, Scotland. Students will experience daily instruction in a number of dance forms ranging from European contemporary dance to traditonal Scottish dance, view and examine dance/movement theatre/events/happenings as part of the Edinburgh International Festival and Fringe Festival, as well as examine the historical, aesthetic, theoretical, philosophical, and critical issues concerning dance in the British Isles and Europe. Prerequisite: DAN 217. Summer. Woodson, Kuresman.