WAGS0283A-S13
Social Dance & Popular Culture
Please Register via DANC 0283A
From George Washington to John Travolta: Social Dance in Popular Culture
In this course we will examine religion, gender, morality, etiquette, politics, and other cultural and societal issues in American history as they intersect in the public sphere through the activity of social dance. Coursework will involve the investigation of primary source materials including contemporary letters and diaries, dance manuals, newspaper and journal reports, and accounts of social dance in American literature. Students will read texts on dance and cultural history, view images of dance in American art and popular film, and listen to four centuries of American dance music. 3 hrs. lect./2 hrs. screening
In this course we will examine religion, gender, morality, etiquette, politics, and other cultural and societal issues in American history as they intersect in the public sphere through the activity of social dance. Coursework will involve the investigation of primary source materials including contemporary letters and diaries, dance manuals, newspaper and journal reports, and accounts of social dance in American literature. Students will read texts on dance and cultural history, view images of dance in American art and popular film, and listen to four centuries of American dance music. 3 hrs. lect./2 hrs. screening
- Term:
- Spring 2013
- Location:
- Library 201(LIB 201)
- Schedule:
- 1:30pm-2:45pm on Tuesday, Thursday at LIB 201 (Feb 11, 2013 to May 13, 2013)
7:00pm-9:00pm on Monday at LIB 201 (Feb 11, 2013 to May 13, 2013) - Type:
- Lecture
- Instructors:
- Andy Wentink
- Subject:
- Women's & Gender Studies
- Department:
- Prog in Women's & Gender Study
- Division:
- Interdisciplinary
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- ART HIS NOR
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Cross-Listed As:
- DANC0283A-S13 *
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 22297
- Subject Code:
- WAGS
- Course Number:
- 0283
- Section Identifier:
- A