HONORS - 120
Enrichment Seminar
Other Cultures Through Dance
1 Credit
Instructor: John P. Bennett, Ed. D.
Office:
Phone: 910-962-3740
Office Hours: As posted
E-mail: bennettj@uncwil.edu
Home page: http://www.uncwil.edu/people/bennettj
I. Catalog Course Description:
This course provides an opportunity to
experience and examine a variety of dance forms cultures from around the world.
These experiences will provide the focus and impetus to assist students in
making connections to their personal lives, in strengthening their connections
to the global studies curriculum, and in furthering their opportunities for
independent study on selected dance and cultural issues.
II. Text
(recommended)
Bennett, J.P. and Reimer, P.C. 1995.
Rhythmic Activities and Dance.
III. Competencies
Upon successful completion of this course
the student should be able to:
A. Demonstrate numerous dance forms forms
from around the world;
B. Demonstrate an expanded cultural
awareness through dance from around the world;
C. Compare and contrast lifestyles through
dance forms in other countries to those in the U.S.A.;
D. Pursue independent studies of dance and
culture in an area of personal interest.
IV. Course
Outline (suggested, but not limited to)
A.
International and American Folk Dance
B.
American/International Social and Ballroom Dance
C.
Native American Dance
D.
African American Dance
V. Evaluation
(suggested)
A.
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will have completed
satisfactorily:
1. Demonstrated proficiency in numerous
dance areas such as: International and American Folk Dance, American/International
Social and Ballroom Dance, Native American Dance, and/or African American
Dance.
2. Daily skills evaluation
3. Website analysis (3)
4. Research project
B. Grading Scale
A
= 94-100 C =
74-76
A-
= 90-93 C- =
70-73
B+=
87-89 D+ =
67-69
B
= 84-86 D =
64-66
B-=
80-83 D- =
60-63
C+=
77-79 F = 0-59
C.
Grade Distribution
1. Daily skills evaluation 60%
2. Website analysis 15%
3. Research project 25%
100%
D.
Class Policies and Information
1. Attendance and participation
a. All students are expected to attend,
participate, and dress appropriately for this class.
b. Two lates will count as one absence.
c. For each absence, 1/15th of your grade
will be deducted from your final grade or you may do a multi-referenced paper
on the topic of the day that was missed. (Note: This can only be done twice and
then you automatically receive a grade of "F" in the course.)
2. Assignments
a. All papers, projects and other
assignments are to be typed and are due on their due date. No points will be
provided for materials that are turned in late.
b. Late assignments will not be accepted
without prior approval of the instructor before the due date. No points will be
provided for materials that are turned in late.
c. Three cultural dance websites will be
analyzed for the class in written form.
d. And end of course cultural dance
research paper will be presented orally and in written form during the exam
period with at least 4 references and a minimum of 4 to 6 pages.
3. All written work will be evaluated
according to the most recent edition of the American Psychological Association
Style Manual.
4. The instructor reserves the right to
modify or change assignments during the semester.
5. Honor code - Dedication to education
requires a high ethical commitment to the field, peers, and oneself. Dishonesty
can neither be tolerated or accepted.Specific policies are described in the Student
Handbook and Code of Student Life.
6. The Learning
Center will provide free tutorial assistance for students. If you are
interested in taking advantage of the tutoring sessions, you need to register
with The Learning Center on the second floor of Westside Hall.
VI. Accommodations
for Disabled Students: The course instructor is happy to make appropriate
accommodations for students with disabilities, as specified in federal
regulations. If you have a disability and need accommodation, please follow
this procedure. First, contract and register the office of Disability Services
in Westside Hall (ext 3746). Second, obtain a copy of your Accommodation letter
and then make arrangements to speak with this instructor. Assistance will be
gladly provided based on the recommendations of Disability Services and our
mutual agreement.
Below
is a list of reasonable accommodations, one or more of which may be appropriate
for a particular disabled student.
Special
Test Administration
Extended time on test (1x-2x of regular test
length)
Word processing by student with spell check
Amanuensis (staff records the dictated
answers)
Reader (of material for point disabled
students)
Quiet / low distraction setting
Oral Exam
Enlarged copy
Other
Accomodations
Accessible classroom/location
Accessible tables/desks/chairs
Books on tape
Extended time for assignments
Enlarged print (syllabi/handouts)
Interpreters
FM Listening Device (amplification)
Library accessibility/assistance
Laboratory accessibility/assistance
Note Takers
Special seating
Taped lectures
Taped materials (syllabi/handouts)
Service
available in addition to legally required accommodations
Advocacy/Mediation
Tutorial assistance/Math lab/Writing place
assistance