Simon Fraser University
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Course Outlines

Fall 2020 - EDUC 330 E100

Movement Language Elements for Dance in Education (3)

Class Number: 5047

Delivery Method: Remote

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 9 – Dec 8, 2020: Wed, 4:30–7:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    60 units including six units in EDUC courses.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

In this experiential course students will develop an understanding of the movement concepts (action, space, time, force, relationship) which are the framework for making and teaching dance. This course will explore dance as a non-verbal expressive language, and will introduce students to a variety of aspects of dance within the curriculum. Previous dance training is not required.

COURSE DETAILS:

This course will be delivered remotely.  Students are expected to be online and available during scheduled class times.


EDUC 330 explores the body, movement, and dance as a place for creativity, inquiry, and exploration for human expression. Typically a studio class, this on-line Zoom variation will develop movement vocabulary based on a variety of forms, including creative dance, contemporary dance and improvisation. The class is designed for students with or without dance training, who want to teach or experience dance in arts, PE, or classroom contexts as well as explore for an understanding of body pedagogy. EDUC 330 will explore dance and movement concepts as a nonverbal and artistic language, and students will be introduced to the creative process involved when using and teaching dance as an expressive art form. Connections will be made between creating movement out of the material of daily life, along with integrating movement/dance in the various content areas of the curriculum. Opportunity will be given to utilize the art of improvisation as a way of discovering movement language. Students will explore a variety of ways of creating and analyzing movement, as well as planning and presenting dance lessons. Class discussions will include questions such as ‘what is dance?’, ‘who is a dancer?’, ‘why dance at school?’ and ‘what are we trying to teach?’ No dance experience necessary. Come prepared to move. A small space for dancing that is safe and free of hazards is required.

Grading

  • Weekly Postcards (written reflections accompanied by images) 20%
  • Solo Body Narrative Performance (Live or video format) 15%
  • Create and Teach Group Dance class (groups of two) 20%
  • Group Performance piece 15%
  • Class Participation including attendance* 30%

NOTES:

*As an experiential class, absences can affect your learning and understanding, in turn affecting your mark. This mark includes participation in movement activities, sharing research videos, as well as contribution to group discussions around the required text and articles.

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Gilbert, Anne G. (2015). Creative dance for all ages: a conceptual approach, 2nd edition. Champagne, Il: Human Kinetics. (1st edition is acceptable)

The textbook is available online as an etextbook purchase.
ISBN: 9781450480949

Registrar Notes:

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TEACHING AT SFU IN FALL 2020

Teaching at SFU in fall 2020 will be conducted primarily through remote methods. There will be in-person course components in a few exceptional cases where this is fundamental to the educational goals of the course. Such course components will be clearly identified at registration, as will course components that will be “live” (synchronous) vs. at your own pace (asynchronous). Enrollment acknowledges that remote study may entail different modes of learning, interaction with your instructor, and ways of getting feedback on your work than may be the case for in-person classes. To ensure you can access all course materials, we recommend you have access to a computer with a microphone and camera, and the internet. In some cases your instructor may use Zoom or other means requiring a camera and microphone to invigilate exams. If proctoring software will be used, this will be confirmed in the first week of class.

Students with hidden or visible disabilities who believe they may need class or exam accommodations, including in the current context of remote learning, are encouraged to register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca or 778-782-3112).