DANCE 200G Dance and Culture - Course Outlines

Course Prescription

Examines the interrelationship between dance and wider political and cultural movements through practical dance classes and theoretical investigations into diverse cultural environments around the world. Students physically and theoretically engage in the study of various dance forms such as Tango, Salsa, Dabkeh, traditional Chinese dance and Bharata Natyam.

Course Overview

Through practical dance classes and theoretical investigations into diverse cultural environments around the world, this paper will critically examine the interrelationship between dance and wider political and cultural movements. Students will physically engage in the study of various social dance forms whilst discussing and writing about the cultural environments that contributed to, and were affected by, these dances. This paper illustrates how dance can create and critique cultural and social traditions and conventions.

By the end of this course students should be able to confidently perform and critically engage with dances from different locations in the world. Students will understand a range of diverse dance practices in relation to socio-political contexts, access relevant information from the literature, AV libraries and the dance community, present their ideas in group debates, and improve their abilities to perform, teach and investigate dance .

Course Requirements

Prerequisite: 60 points passed

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

Be able to critically contextualize dance within society. (Capability 1, 3, 4 and 6)
Feel greater confidence when performing dance. (Capability 2, 3, 4 and 6)
Have a clear understanding of the stylistic conventions of the dances studied. (Capability 1, 3 and 6)
Feel greater confidence when presenting critical arguments in public forums. (Capability 2, 4, 6 and 8)
Have a clear understanding of the cultural environments that the dances emerge from (Capability 1, 2, 4 and 7)

Assessments

Assessment Type	Percentage	Classification
Practical	25%	Individual Coursework
Practical	25%	Individual Coursework
Participation and Engagement	10%	Individual Coursework
Final Exam	40%	Individual Examination
4 types	100%

Assessment Type	Learning Outcome Addressed
	1	2	3	4	5
Practical
Practical
Participation and Engagement
Final Exam

Students need to achieve 50% to pass the course.

Teaching & Learning Methods

 Experiential activities
 Self-‐directed learning
 Critical discourse
 Group discussions
 Collaboration with peers
 Guest lecturers/tutor

Workload Expectations

This course is a standard 15 point course and students are expected to spend 10 hours per week involved in each 15 point course that they are enrolled in.

For this course, you can expect 2 hours of lectures, a 2 hour tutorial, 3 hours of reading and thinking about the content and 3 hours of work on assignments and/or test preparation.

Delivery Mode

Campus Experience

Attendance is expected at scheduled activities including tutorials/studios to complete components of the course.
The course will not include live online events .
Attendance on campus is required for the assessment
The activities for the course are scheduled as a standard weekly timetable.

Learning Resources

Course materials are made available in a learning and collaboration tool called Canvas which also includes reading lists and lecture recordings (where available).

Please remember that the recording of any class on a personal device requires the permission of the instructor.

Health & Safety

Given new the Health and Safety regulations within NZ and the University, Dance Studies staff and students are required to proactively manage risk. Staff and students are expected to communicate clearly to each other any physical, mental or social concerns that require management.

Below are several points to consider as you engage in all your Dance Studies classes and rehearsals:

In managing risk and physical injury Dance Studies staff will firmly review student attendance. Dance Studies staff will not place a student in a situation that will knowingly cause harm. As such, staff will not let a student undertake assessment tasks if the staff member believes that the student is not prepared for the assessment. If a student attends all classes then they will be prepared for the assessment.

Warming up properly is essential; you cannot do a practical class if you are not warm as you are running the risk of injuring yourself. It is your responsibility to warm up sufficiently, as we expect to be able to start the class immediately and not take up valuable class time getting everyone ‘warm’. Similarly, you are expected to undertake your own cool down, and daily self-care and management.

Please inform us of any injury or health related circumstances that are relevant to your full participation in the course. If you develop a new injury, or if an old injury surfaces during the course, let us know about it before class, or as soon as it happens in class – if you are unsure about your injury or pain ASK us about it, and ALWAYS seek medical advice from medical professionals.

In case of injury please see Kim Ellis to fill out an Accident/Incident Report form

First aid kits are available in the KMC studio and in the Dance Studies office. Please inform Denise when these need replenishing.

Please be alert of personal security when rehearsing – rehearse with a friend if possible.

Please take care of mental, physical and social wellbeing. If you need support or/and advice or need to raise a concern please speak with your lecturer or Head of Department or University Counsellor ph. 09 923 7681.

Content Warning: During this course some content may offend. Please discuss any issues with your course lecturer.

If there is an accident or injury:

Ensure members of the classroom are safe.

Contact help, ring Denise Layzell on ext. 88750, University Security on ext. 85000 or if need be an ambulance on 111.

For soft tissue injuries (e.g. sprains, sore legs, twisted ankles) remember

RICER – Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation, Referral

First aid kits are kept in the KMC stereo cupboard and at the Dance Studies Office.

Student Feedback

At the end of every semester students will be invited to give feedback on the course and teaching through a tool called SET or Qualtrics. The lecturers and course co-ordinators will consider all feedback and respond with summaries and actions.

Your feedback helps teachers to improve the course and its delivery for future students.

Class Representatives in each class can take feedback to the department and faculty staff-student consultative committees.

Students loved the diversity offered in the course. The practical work is important.

Other Information

Late assignment policy:

Hand in work by 4pm on the due date to your lecturer, or place in the Dance Studies Assignment Box at the Dance Studies Office.

If you have a good reason for needing an extension, please discuss with your lecturer in advance of the deadline.

If an assignment is handed in late and no extension has been granted, the following penalties will apply:

 Within two days of the due date, your mark will be reduced by one grade (for example, A to A-).

 Between 2 and 7 days late your mark will be reduced by two grades (for example, A to B+).

 No piece of work will be accepted after 7 days and the assignment will receive 0%.

Return and collection of coursework:

Coursework will normally be returned, or made available for collection, within 3 weeks past the due date

Academic Integrity

The University of Auckland will not tolerate cheating, or assisting others to cheat, and views cheating in coursework as a serious academic offence. The work that a student submits for grading must be the student's own work, reflecting their learning. Where work from other sources is used, it must be properly acknowledged and referenced. This requirement also applies to sources on the internet. A student's assessed work may be reviewed for potential plagiarism or other forms of academic misconduct, using computerised detection mechanisms.

Class Representatives

Class representatives are students tasked with representing student issues to departments, faculties, and the wider university. If you have a complaint about this course, please contact your class rep who will know how to raise it in the right channels. See your departmental noticeboard for contact details for your class reps.

Inclusive Learning

All students are asked to discuss any impairment related requirements privately, face to face and/or in written form with the course coordinator, lecturer or tutor.

Student Disability Services also provides support for students with a wide range of impairments, both visible and invisible, to succeed and excel at the University. For more information and contact details, please visit the Student Disability Services’ website http://disability.auckland.ac.nz

Special Circumstances

If your ability to complete assessed coursework is affected by illness or other personal circumstances outside of your control, contact a member of teaching staff as soon as possible before the assessment is due.

If your personal circumstances significantly affect your performance, or preparation, for an exam or eligible written test, refer to the University’s aegrotat or compassionate consideration page https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/academic-information/exams-and-final-results/during-exams/aegrotat-and-compassionate-consideration.html.

This should be done as soon as possible and no later than seven days after the affected test or exam date.

Learning Continuity

In the event of an unexpected disruption we undertake to maintain the continuity and standard of teaching and learning in all your courses throughout the year. If there are unexpected disruptions the University has contingency plans to ensure that access to your course continues and your assessment is fair, and not compromised. Some adjustments may need to be made in emergencies. You will be kept fully informed by your course co-ordinator, and if disruption occurs you should refer to the University Website for information about how to proceed.

Student Charter and Responsibilities

The Student Charter assumes and acknowledges that students are active participants in the learning process and that they have responsibilities to the institution and the international community of scholars. The University expects that students will act at all times in a way that demonstrates respect for the rights of other students and staff so that the learning environment is both safe and productive. For further information visit Student Charter https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/forms-policies-and-guidelines/student-policies-and-guidelines/student-charter.html.

Disclaimer

Elements of this outline may be subject to change. The latest information about the course will be available for enrolled students in Canvas.

In this course students may be asked to submit coursework assessments digitally. The University reserves the right to conduct scheduled tests and examinations for this course online or through the use of computers or other electronic devices. Where tests or examinations are conducted online remote invigilation arrangements may be used. In exceptional circumstances changes to elements of this course may be necessary at short notice. Students enrolled in this course will be informed of any such changes and the reasons for them, as soon as possible, through Canvas.

Capability 1:	People and Place
Capability 2:	Sustainability
Capability 3:	Knowledge and Practice
Capability 4:	Critical Thinking
Capability 6:	Communication
Capability 7:	Collaboration
Capability 8:	Ethics and Professionalism

DANCE 200/200G : Dance and Culture

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2024 Semester Two (1245) (15 POINTS)