DAN 4490 - Dance in Contemporary Culture (3) [GE 4C]

Dance in contemporary culture takes a look at the historical, cultural and social references that dance makes in society and contemporary culture. This includes multicultural and festival trends, community arts, experimental or non-traditional theatre, dance and body culture, dance and the body politic, dance, race, and the objectified gaze, gender perspectives, multi-media experience and traditions emerging from pop culture, technology and other contemporary sources found in dance.

Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing; and completion of GE Areas 1 and 2, or Areas A and B4 are recommended.
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once