Syllabus and Schedule

CDNC 1013 Dance Appreciation

COURSE NUMBER and Name Syllabus is licensed Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License by Vanessa Kanamoto, Susan Perlis, Roshanda D. Spears, Mary Francis "Cissy" Whipp.

Course Number and Title: CDNC 1013 Dance Appreciation

Course Brief Description: Introduction to various forms of dance (to include ballet, tap, jazz, modern, and social dance) with an emphasis on dance technique, history, theory and appreciation. (3 Credits)

Prerequisite Knowledge: None

Course Goals:

At the end of this course, students will be able to:

·         Recognize the elements of dance and apply that knowledge to analyze, explore and experience dance. 

·         Identify and explain the history of western performance dance and summarize major events in its development. 

·         Apply knowledge gained in the course to develop a culturally informed dance aesthetic and a personal definition of dance.

 Course Materials:

List required and recommended course materials.

“So You Think You Know Dance” by V. Kanamoto, S. Perlis, R. D. Spears, and C. Whipp

Textbook is linked in each module. 

Instructor Contact Information: [THIS SECTION MAY BE MODIFIED BY TEACHING FACULTY]

Instructor:

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·         Office: [THIS SECTION MAY BE MODIFIED BY TEACHING FAULTY]

·         Office Hours: [THIS SECTION MAY BE MODIFIED BY TEACHING FACULTY]

MWF 9:00AM-11:AM and 2:00PM-4:30PM

·         Communication policy [THIS SECTION MAY BE MODIFIED BY TEACHING FACULTY]  Timely communication is an e-learning best practice. Check your email and the News and Announcements Forum on the course front page daily to make sure you do not miss any communications from your instructor or classmates. Contact the instructor in advance if you are going to miss an assignment or turn in work late. This will give the instructor sufficient time to allow for discussing an alternative schedule. 

Course Schedule: [THIS SECTION MAY BE MODIFIED BY TEACHING FACULTY]

Course Policies: 

Technology Requirements: [THIS SECTION MAY BE MODIFIED BY TEACHING FACULTY]

Desktop or laptop computer - suggested minimums:

• 250 GB hard drive or higher.
• 4 GB RAM or higher.
• 2.4 GHz processor or faster.
• Windows 10 or current MAC OS X.
• 1024 x 768 resolution monitor or better
• Anti-virus program (updated regularly)
• Microsoft Office (latest version) or alternative if it is compatible with Microsoft Office
• Acrobat Reader

 Web Browser (always update regularly): [THIS SECTION MAY BE MODIFIED BY TEACHING FACULTY]

• Google Chrome
• Safari
• Microsoft Edge
• Mozilla Firefox

 Other devices and equipment: [THIS SECTION MAY BE MODIFIED BY TEACHING FACULTY]

• A webcam
• Working microphone and speakers
• A headset or earbuds with microphone may be a better option
• Smartphone or other video recording device
• YouTube account (set to private)

Computer Skills: [THIS SECTION MAY BE MODIFIED BY TEACHING FACULTY]

 Skills with Learning Management System (LMS) , proficiency with software packages (Microsoft Office), library databases, Zoom, etc.

 Evaluation: [THIS SECTION MAY BE MODIFIED BY TEACHING FACULTY]

Your grade in this course will be determined by the specific activities and assessments described in this syllabus. Make sure you read all of the instructions! Please note that all due dates and times are in Central Standard Time (CST).  Complete all your assignments!  No assignment is too hard for you to produce material.  

Each module requires a minimum of approximately twelve to thirteen hours of in-class work (viewing and completing activities in Moodle) and approximately six to seven hours of out-of-class work (readings, research, study time). This means you will complete approximately nineteen hours of total work per week. 

Federal Financial Aid regulations require the confirmation of course participation in order for students to receive financial aid. In this course, this is achieved by documenting student completion of an academic activity by the last day to add courses for credit or change sections, which is usually the fifth day of class. This activity is designated "AEA" in Module 1. Failure to complete this activity within this time period may result in a delay in the disbursement of financial aid funds.

There is also a required academic activity due on the last day of class to ensure student engagement throughout the full term.

 Grading Policy: [THIS SECTION MAY BE MODIFIED BY TEACHING FACULTY]

 Grade Breakdown and Grading Scale

The following grading scale applies:

97%−100% = A+
93%–96% = A
90%–92% = A-
87%–89% = B+
83%–86% = B
80%–82% = B-
77%–79% = C+
73%–76% = C
70%–72% = C-
67%–69% = D+
63%–66% = D
60%–62% = D-
0%–59% = F

 University Policies and Support: [THIS SECTION MAY BE MODIFIED BY TEACHING FACULTY]

·         Code of Conduct: [THIS SECTION MAY BE MODIFIED BY TEACHING FACULTY] Online courses must comply with the Code of Student Conduct. Academic misconduct includes but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, collusion, falsifying academic records, and/or any act designed to give unfair academic advantage to the student. Preventing academic misconduct requires learners to take ownership of their individual work for individual assignments and assessments. Learners who violate the  Code of Student Conduct will be referred to Student Advocacy & Accountability. For undergraduate students, a first academic violation could result in a zero grade on the assignment or failing the class and disciplinary probation until graduation. For a second academic violation, the result could be suspension. For graduate students, suspension is the appropriate outcome for the first offense.

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·         Online Etiquette: [THIS SECTION MAY BE MODIFIED BY TEACHING FACULTY] Communication in the online classroom comes across differently than the communication we are accustomed to through academic writing and face-to-face classroom discussion. Use online etiquette guidelines like the ones listed in the document below to craft your communication.

Read “The Core Rules of Netiquette” by Virginia Shea (1994) to understand the human aspect of online communication. [LINK TO DOCUMENT]

·         Academic Integrity: [THIS SECTION MAY BE MODIFIED BY TEACHING FACULTY]  It is your responsibility to refrain from plagiarizing the academic property of another and to utilize appropriate citation method for all coursework. In this class, it is recommended that you use MLA or APA style. Ignorance of the citation method is not an excuse for academic misconduct. Remember, there is a difference between paraphrasing and quoting and how to properly cite each respectively.

One tool available to assist you in correct citations is the “References” function in Microsoft Word. This program automatically formats the information you input according to the citation method you select for the document. This program also has the ability to generate a reference or works cited page for your document.  The version of Microsoft Word with the “References” function is available in most University computer labs.

   All work must be completed without assistance unless explicit permission for group or partner work is given by the faculty member. This is critical so that the professor can assess your performance on each assignment. Read the syllabus and assignment directions carefully. When in doubt, e-mail your instructors or ask in a discussion forum. Seeking clarification is your responsibility as a student.  Assuming group or partner work is okay without permission constitutes a violation of the Code of Student Conduct.

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If you have accessibility needs that we can help with, visit the Office of Disability Services and register for accommodations before you begin your course work. If you have questions about accessibility for specific tools and external materials used in this course, please see the "Course Materials " and "Technology Requirements" sections in this syllabus.

·         Technology Support: [THIS SECTION MAY BE MODIFIED BY TEACHING FACULTY]  If you have questions about the functionality of your course, review the IT Technical Requirements to make sure you have the right equipment and software. 

If you have any technical problems or questions, email the IT Help Desk at [IT e-mail address] or call [IT Phone Number (xxx) xxx-xxxx]. Be sure to mention your name, course number, and section.

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