Body Languages: Choreographing Biology
MB&B 108
Spring 2010
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01
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| Crosslisting:
DANC 108 |
This course will present an introduction to human biology from the cellular to organism level. This subject will be examined through scientific and choreographic perspectives. Students will have the opportunity to practice movement awareness and learn basic principles of choreography, and will apply these skills to exploration of human biology. Each class will involve lecture, discussion and movement components. |
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Essential Capabilities:
Designing, Creating, and Realizing, Interpretation
Interpretation: This course requires students to develop their ability to interpret, investigate and communicate the subject of biology through physical movement study and choreographic composition.
Designing, Creating and Realizing: This course requires students to actualize their understanding and investigation of biology through the completion and performance of a series of movement studies and dance compositions. Their work will culminate in a final choreographic project that demonstrates thorough comprehension and analysis of course material. Studies will learn various methods and paradigmatic approaches to movement invention, composition and performance as a medium for the investigation of biology.
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
NSM MB&B |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Major Requirement for: None |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Cell Biology and Genetics Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life, Twelfth Edition, Cecie Starr, Ralph Taggart, Chrisitine Evers, Lisa Starr ISBN-13:978-0-495-55798-2
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Examinations and Assignments:
Short papers, movement studies, 1-2 written exams, and a final performance project. |
| Instructor(s): Hingorani,Manju Kolcio,Katja P. Times: ..T.R.. 01:10PM-02:30PM; Location: SDC; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 38 | | SR major: 0 | JR major: 0 | | |
| Seats Available: 1 | GRAD: 0 | SR non-major: 9 | JR non-major: 9 | SO: 10 | FR: 10 |
| Web Resources: Syllabus |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 12 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 3 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 1 | Unranked: 8 |
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