DANC 261
Fall 2005
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01
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| Course Cluster: Southern Asia Studies |
This course is an introduction to the movement language of the South Indian Classical Dance tradition, Bharata Natyam. Through daily embodiment of the movement language of Bharata Natyam, students will gain an understanding of the aesthetic, political, social and cultural dimensions of this form. The course will focus largely on studio participation, combined with readings, discussions and video viewings to deepen our understanding of this form. There is no prerequisite and no prior dance experience is expected for this course. |
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Essential Capabilities:
Reading Non-Verbal Texts, Writing, Writing |
| Credit: .5 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA DANC |
| Course Format: Studio | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (DANC-MN)(DANC)(GSAS-MN)(GSAS) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
To be announced
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Examinations and Assignments:
Evaluation will be based on attendance and class participation, class journal/short essays and end-of-semester performance in World Music Hall. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
May be repeated for credit. This course will include a course fee for the purchasing of costumes and materials. |
| Instructor(s): Krishnan,Hari Times: ..T.R.. 04:30PM-06:30PM; Location: WMH; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 25 | | SR major: 3 | JR major: 3 | | |
| Seats Available: 4 | GRAD: 0 | SR non-major: 5 | JR non-major: 5 | SO: 5 | FR: 4 |
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