Dance in Context II (BDA871)
In the course, the student gain insight into dance forms of different cultures and intercultural/multicultural dance performances/events. The student gains knowledge of the dances' relationship to society and understanding of both ethical and cultural aspects of the work in choreographic processes from other cultures and in community projects. Methods of analysis and cultural theories are presented, as well as themes such as art activism in and with other cultures. The intention is that the student gets an expanded and reflected perspective on dance art from the local stage to the global that enables them to contextualize their own artistic work and point of view.
Course description for study year 2024-2025. Please note that changes may occur.
Course code
BDA871
Version
1
Credits (ECTS)
10
Semester tution start
Autumn
Number of semesters
2
Exam semester
Spring
Language of instruction
English, Norwegian
Content
Dance in other cultures
Intercultural/multicultural dance
Cultural theory
Field work
Community dance - theory and practice
Learning outcome
After completing the course, the student should be able to:
apply anthropological analysis methods and cultural theories in relation to the following:
- Ethnic dance
- Contemporary dance from non-Western cultures
- Intercultural and multicultural dance performances/events
- Community dance
Skills
After completing the course, the student should be able to:
- give an account of the different functions of dance by selected examples from other cultures, different eras and walks of life.
- give an account of cultural and social aspects of local dance and put it in a global perspective.
- give an account of art activism in dance.
General Competence
After completing the course, the student should be able to:
- work on assignments that require reflection on ethical and cultural aspects of local dances and be able to put these in a global and societal perspective.
- contextualize their own work with dance art in relation to a global and societal perspective.
Required prerequisite knowledge
Exam
Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
---|---|---|---|---|
Portfolio | 1/1 | Passed / Not Passed |
Portfolio: Submission of an individual written assignment and an final assignment consisting of a written group assignment and a practical / oral assignment.Assignments in the subject are delivered in Norwegian or English. Swedish and Danish are also permitted.
Course teacher(s)
Course coordinator:
Birgitte Bauer-NilsenStudy Adviser:
Lena Crosby HaugMethod of work
Lectures, discussion, group work, project work.
The subject is organized in weekly teaching activities. However, the teaching activity can entirely or partly be organized as intensive modules in periods of the academic year. The subject can also have a combination of weekly teaching and intensive modules.