ANTH 130: Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Dance

2008-09 2009-10 →
changes (lax) changes (strict) ▾ 2012-13 → 2009-10 →

Units: 4

Hours: Lecture, 2 hours; discussion, 1 hour; extra reading, 3 hours

Catalog page 80

Prerequisites: upper-division standing or con- sent of instructor

Description: Course will survey anthropological writings on dance traditions found around the world. With a view to understanding dance from a global per- spective, topics covered include dance as an expres- sion of social organization and social change, dance as religious experience, and dance as play/sport.

Cross-listing: Cross-listed with DNCE 130.