Fullerton College



Fullerton College Spring 2007

Afro-Caribbean Dance

DANC 130 F – CRN # 22171

TTH 12-12:50pm

Melanie Kay Rosa

Office: 1211-09

Office Hours: Monday 1:30 – 3:00pm & Thursday 1:00 – 4:00pm

Phone: 714-992-7000 Ext. # 26298

Mailbox: Physical Education Office

Email: mrosa@fullcoll.edu

Course Description:

Students will learn the dance styles and rhythms of African and Caribbean cultures. Dance as an inseparable part of the culture will be discussed.

Course Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to do the following:

1. Demonstrate the various poly-rhythms associated with Afro-Caribbean Dance.

2. Demonstrate the strength, coordination and rhythmic ability to execute the steps and combinations associated with this ethnic dance form.

3. Evaluate their personal response to a dance performance in terms of choreography, music, technical performance of dancers, and theatrical elements such as costumes, scenery, and lighting.

Course Requirements:

Dress: Appropriate dance and or athletic wear. Attire should be form fitting so that your body lines are visible. No Street clothes permitted!

Participation: Roll will be taken each class session. You should be in class every day, allowing 10 minutes for personal warm-up before class and 10 minutes personal cool-down after class. You are not allowed to participate in class if you are tardy more than 15 minutes (due to your own safety and the on-going concentration of the class in session).

Class Assignments:

Mid-Term Exam

Final Exam

Attend The Fullerton College Faculty Dance Concert

Concert Dates: May 18, 2007 & May 19, 2007

Written Critique on Fullerton College Faculty Dance Concert

Grading Policy – 300 points.

A. Mid-term Exam – March 8, 2007 100 points

-no make-up exam will be given

B. Final Exam – May 15, 2007 100 points

-no make-up exam will be given

C. Dance Critique of a live performance 50 points

Written assignment is to be typewritten, double-spaced, with one-inch margins, using 12 point font. The heading should include your name, the class in which you are enrolled, and the date. The critique should be a 4 page report of the Fullerton College Faculty Dance Concert. The report should include a discussion on the dance movement, originality of production, musical accompaniment, costumes, stage setting, lighting design, the dancer’s technical ability, the choreographer’s use of time space and energy, and a personal comment reflecting what did or did not work for you, the viewer.

Concert Dates: May 18, 2007 & May 19, 2007

-DUE DATE: May 21, 2007 – no exceptions

D. Participation: 50 points

-full participation in the class is required to count as having attended class. Watching class will count for ½ attendance grade for the day if the student writes a valid critique of the class, while watching. To receive full credit the critique must be printed and handed to the teacher at the end of class.

-only 2 absences will be allowed to obtain the full 50 points credit for participation.

-the student’s participation grade will be lowered by 5 points per absence after the first 2 absences.

-tardies: 3 tardies equal 1 absence

-if you arrive 15 minutes after class starts you will not be allowed to participate. This is for your protection and will insure that you do not get injured.

Total Grade Points:

300. - 270 = A

269 - 240 = B

239 - 210 = C

209 - 180 = D

179 and below= F

Extra Credit Options: (Due Date: May 21, 2007)

- Maximum of ten points may be earned

A. Participate in a master class at Fullerton College 5 points

B Attend a dance concert and write a 2 page critique, this is in addition to critique required for the class. 5 points

(Ticket stub from the event must be attached to the critique)

Note:

If entering late, please do not walk across the front of the class.

If for some reason you must leave early, please notify me ahead of time.

No pagers or cell phones allowed in class. Turn them OFF!

ADA Statement:

Fullerton College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities upon request of the student (in a timely fashion) and upon verification of disability. If you require special services, it is your responsibility to alert your instructors. Please see me, after class or during my office hours to discuss possible arrangements.

Classroom Environment:

Because you are not required to be here, I expect that all of you in this class are adults who want to learn in a respectful manner. It is imperative that you give your full attention to classroom sessions. Part of giving full attention to class meetings involves not disruptively socializing during class. If disruptive socializing in the form of talking or other offensive behavior should occur, the following process will be automatically initiated:

1. Individual students will be verbally warned

2. If subsequent verbal warnings are necessary, participation points will be deducted for that class meeting (2 points per episode – not day)

3. If the disruptive behavior continues, the students or students will be excused from the class to meet with the appropriate Fullerton College officials.

Academic Honesty and Plagiarism Policy:

Do not intentionally or unintentionally passing off others’ work as your own. If you decide to incorporate another’s idea, you MUST cite the source in your paper. If a student cheats on any course work material that involves evaluation for course credit, that student will be reported to appropriate Fullerton College officials, will fail the assignment and may even fail the course itself. Cheating belittles the perpetrator, the other class members who are putting in the effort to learn, the integrity of the course, and the instructor as well. Don’t risk it—it’s not worth it. If you are feeling overwhelmed, please do not hesitate to talk to me!!! (For more information on the Academic Honesty Policy please refer to the Fullerton College Catalog)

Emergency Response Message:

Please take note of the safety features in and close to our classroom, as well as study the posted evacuation route. The most direct route of egress may not be the safest because of existence of roofing tiles or other potentially hazardous conditions. Similarly, running out of the building can also be dangerous during earthquakes. During strong quakes, the recommended response is to duck-cover-and hold until the shaking stops. Your cooperation during emergencies can minimize the possibility of injury to you and others.

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