BazookaCow19/class-info huggingface dataset:
CWL 257: Enlightenment Literature and Culture Same as ENGL 206. See ENGL 206.
CWL 259: Early African American Literature and Culture Same as AFRO 259 and ENGL 259. See ENGL 259.
CWL 267: The Short Story Same as ENGL 245. See ENGL 245.
CWL 272: Sexuality and Literature Same as GER 270 and GWS 270. See GER 270.
CWL 273: The Holocaust in Context Same as ENGL 269, GER 261, and JS 261. See GER 261.
CWL 275: Masterpieces of East Asian Lit Same as EALC 275. See EALC 275.
CWL 283: Jewish Sacred Literature Same as REL 283. See REL 283.
CWL 312: Japan Lit in Translation II Same as EALC 306. See EALC 306.
CWL 350: South Asian Goddesses Same as REL 350 and SAME 350. See REL 350.
CWL 376: Children and Youth Literature Same as EURO 376, GWS 376, and SCAN 376. See SCAN 376.
CWL 453: Slavic Cultural Studies Same as SLAV 452. See SLAV 452.
CWL 467: Japanese Cinema Same as EALC 466 and MACS 466. See MACS 466.
CWL 493: Senior Thesis and Honors Independent research guided by tutor(s), leading to the writing of a comparative thesis. Intended primarily for candidates for honors in comparative literature, but open to other seniors. 3 to 6 undergraduate hours. No graduate credit. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 hours.
CWL 496: Special Topics in Comp Lit II Selected literary topics of international significance in relation to other cultural expressions. 3 undergraduate hours. 3 or 4 graduate hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 undergraduate or 12 graduate hours. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
CWL 501: Theory of Literature Major issues of literary theory, critical approaches, and comparative research.
CWL 503: Historiography of Cinema Same as ENGL 503 and MACS 503. See MACS 503.
CWL 511: Applied Literary Translation I Same as EALC 511, GER 511, SLAV 501, and TRST 501. See TRST 501.
CWL 576: Methods in Slavic Grad Study Same as SLAV 576. See SLAV 576.
CWL 581: Seminar Lit Themes Study of a theme or type (the Faust myth, the romantic hero, etc.) to discover its essential components in all the literatures studied and the significance of national variations. The subject of the seminar varies each term. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 hours if topics vary.
CWL 599: Thesis Research Intended for students engaged in writing a thesis as a partial requirement for the M.A. or Ph.D. degree in comparative literature. Approved for S/U grading only. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 graduate hours.
CZCH 101: Elementary Czech I Develops basic proficiency in Czech in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
DANC 100: Intro to Contemporary Dance Overview of major works, figures, and trends responsible for shaping dance as an evolving contemporary art form. The course will have lecture, viewing, discussion and experiential (studio participation) components. For non-dance majors.
DANC 104: Making Dances Introduction to basic choreographic elements. Course work will include dancing, dance making, viewing dance, in-class discussions and short writing assignments. Concert attendance is required. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 hours. Prerequisite: For non-dance majors.
DANC 116: Dance I An umbrella course for non-majors to explore all beginning dancing technique courses offered in the Department. Courses are offered from a range of cultural origins and traditions, which may include techniques such as Ballet, Capoeira, Contemporary Modern, Hip Hop, House, Improvisation, Jazz, Tap, Umfundalai, West African, etc. Specific dance forms for each semester will be listed in the class schedule. These introductory courses provide students with the physical study of various dance techniques, and an introduction to the cultural contest of their creation and practice. May be repeated. Prerequisite: Restricted to non-dance majors.
DANC 131: Production Practicum I Practical experience in the production of dance concerts mounted in the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours. (1 hour credit per concert up to 2 hours per term).
DANC 150: The Green Room Offers students an orientation in the aesthetics, epistemologies, and histories that source the Department of Dance. It serves as a 'green room', a holding space, for students' emergent movement, research, and movement research interests. The Green Room also helps students navigate the Department of Dance and the larger university system with a particular focus on writing for college. First-year students will do a significant amount of journaling while Sophomores focus on the acquisition of technical writing skills. Approved for Letter and S/U grading. May be repeated in separate terms to a maximum of 3 hours. Prerequisite: For Dance majors only or consent of instructor.
DANC 160: Dancing Techniques I An introductory exploration of varied movement practices designed to support and ACTIVATE the dance major's technical and creative evolution. This daily practice of technique teaches the student to perform with clarity, versatility, and personal style, preparing students for the physical rigor associated with a performing career in dance. To provide a balance of training from a range of cultural origins and traditions, this course will include 2-3 contemporary movement approaches per semester, which may include techniques such as Ballet, Capoeira, Contemporary Modern, Hip Hop, House, Improvisation, Jazz, Tap, Umfundalai, West African, etc. Specific dance forms for each semester will be listed in the class schedule. May be repeated in separate terms. Prerequisite: For Dance majors only or consent of instructor. Non-dance majors admitted by audition on a space-available basis.
DANC 200: Explore Music through Dance In-depth study of musical form, history, culture, and styles, taught from a physical learning, i.e., dance, perspective. Musical and dance forms will be studied across cultures and time periods, from both a technical and a cross-cultural perspective. Content will be delivered as a series of video lectures and performances, and online readings. Students will create movement studies that mirror the musical forms being analyzed, produce video documentation of these works, engage in peer review of other students' performance work, and complete exams that cover the cultural and historical aspects of the examples studied.
DANC 201: Yoga Practicum Introduces basic yoga asanas (postures) and overview of the 8-limb system of yoga. Focus will be on physical understanding, correct alignment and inner awareness in the major basic poses. Weekly home practice, ongoing journal, and a research paper about an area of yoga philosophy are required. May be repeated in separate terms to a maximum of 16 hours. Prerequisite: Not intended for Dance or Dance major(s).
DANC 209: Lyric Theatre Dance Designed for Lyric Theatre Students, this course will introduce a broad variety of movement techniques used in the collaborative singing-acting industry. Through integrative cognitive and physical instruction, students will learn to optimize kinesthetic awareness, expressiveness, breath control, and governance of the singing actors' physical instrument. Classes will include: physical exercises and improvisations, group collaborations, and analysis of movement choices in theatrical performances. Dance styles ranging from Baroque opera and ballroom dance forms to contemporary musical theatre will be covered within this course. May be repeated once in separate semesters. Prerequisite: For Dance or Lyric Theater majors or Dance minors only or by consent of the instructor.
DANC 216: Dance II An umbrella course for non-dance majors to explore all intermediate dancing technique courses offered in the department. Courses are offered from a range of cultural origins and traditions, which may include techniques such as Ballet, Capoeira, Contemporary Modern, Hip Hop, House, Improvisation, Jazz, Tap, Umfundalai, West African, etc. Specific dance forms for each semester will be listed in the class schedule. These courses provide students with prior study in the techniques, a physical experience of various dance techniques and an intermediate study of the cultural context of their creation and practice. May be repeated. Prerequisite: Audition required during first two class sessions to remain enrolled in course. Restricted to non-dance majors.
DANC 220: Undergraduate Performance Practice Performance laboratory involving the rehearsal and performance of student works under faculty supervision. Approved for S/U grading only. May be repeated. Prerequisite: For Dance majors. Dance minors may only enroll in this particular section: Senior Thesis Performance and Process Project.
DANC 231: Production Practicum II Practical experience in the production of dance concerts mounted in the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours but no more than 2 hours in any one term. (1 hour credit per concert up to 2 hours per term.) Prerequisite: Restricted to Dance majors and minors only.
DANC 232: Repertory Company Provides first year dance majors with diverse performing experiences, on the stage (fall semester) and in the community (spring semester). Students will participate in the creation of new works which may include improvisation and choreography. Participation in all performances is a requirement. May be repeated in separate terms to a maximum of 8 hours. Prerequisite: DANC 160. Major standing in Dance or consent of instructor.
DANC 256: Choreographic Laboratory I Using project-based learning, students will work in depth within each professor's choreographic process to hone their physical and artistic skills. Throughout the semester students will engage in a physical practice while learning creative tools for generating dance material, directing performance, and crafting choreographic ideas. May be repeated in same term for up to 2 hours and in separate terms to a maximum of 4 credit hours. Prerequisite: Restricted to 1st and 2nd year Dance Majors only.
DANC 259: Dance Improvisation I Exploration of the physical skills and philosophical concepts at the base of improvisation practice. Through reading, writing, and physical practice, students will develop individual and collective approaches to improvisatory structures, systems and performance contexts as well as look at the historical ways that improvisation has been used in contemporary performance. The course will culminate in performance in various public and private contexts. All of the traditions discussed and practiced are opportunities to research physical skills and self-awareness but also to interrogate the practice from a critical standpoint. All the material is meant to be digested personally, analytically, politically, and imaginatively. May be repeated in separate terms up to 4 hours. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment is required in DANC 262. Restricted to Dance majors only.
DANC 260: Dancing Techniques II A progressive exploration from DANC 160 of varied movement practices designed to support the dance major's ability to DELVE into technical and creative evolution. This daily practice of technique teaches the student to perform with clarity, versatility, and personal style, preparing students for the physical rigor associated with a performing career in dance. To provide a balance of training from a range of cultural origins and traditions, this course will include 2-3 contemporary movement approaches per semester, which may include techniques such as Ballet, Capoeira, Contemporary Modern, Hip Hop, House, Improvisation, Jazz, Tap, Umfundalai, West African, etc. Specific dance forms for each semester will be listed in the class schedule. May be repeated in separate terms. Prerequisite: Passing grade in two semesters of DANC 160. Restricted to Dance majors only or consent of instructor. Non-dance majors admitted by audition on a space-available basis.
DANC 262: Choreographic Process I Theory and practice in principles of dance composition; emphasis on solo creative work using various approaches to composition. Culmination of the semester's inquiry and activities will result in a solo or small ensemble work performed as part of the departmental Sophomore Review process. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment is required in DANC 259. For Dance majors only.
DANC 270: Dancing in Community I & II A mixed level course, which allows dance majors to dance together once a week and learn from the various perspectives and skills of a multi-level community. Students enrolled in Dancing Techniques I & II should also enroll in DANC 270. This course is an exploration of varied movement practices that build community and ensemble approaches to dancing. To provide a balance of training from a range of cultural origins and traditions, this course will include 2-3 contemporary movement approaches per semester, which may include techniques such as Ballet, Capoeira, Contemporary Modern, Hip Hop, House, Jazz, Improvisation, Tap, Umfundalai, West African, etc. Specific dance forms for each semester will be listed in the class schedule. May be repeated in separate terms. Prerequisite: Dance majors only or by consent of instructor.
DANC 290: Undergraduate Process Project Provides students the opportunity to deepen their investigations into collaborative dance-making through working with a graduate student choreographer on a weekly basis. This course is designed for experimentation and process development and provides opportunities to explore ideas not necessarily aimed for public performance. Activities will contribute to the undergraduate student’s advancement in collaborative and creative process skills. Students will gain experience in being directed in rehearsals and contributing to a culture of creativity and inclusiveness. Approved for Letter and S/U grading. May be repeated in separate terms to a maximum of 4 hours but no more than 2 hours in any one term. Prerequisite: Restricted to Dance majors and minors.
DANC 301: Yoga Fundamentals Introduces basic yoga asanas (postures) and brief overview of the 8-limb system of yoga. Focus will be on understanding correct alignment and developing inner awareness. Weekly home practice, journal, and discussions about yoga philosophy are required. May be repeated in separate terms to a maximum of 8 hours. Prerequisite: Restricted to Dance or Dance major(s).
DANC 302: Intermediate Asana Continues to develop deep intellectual and physical understanding of the basic yoga asanas learned in DANC 301: Yoga Fundamentals. Begin to practice intermediate-level poses, and develop a remedial understanding of pranayama (energy control achieved though breath). May be repeated in separate terms up to 2 hours. Prerequisite: DANC 301. For dance majors only.
DANC 303: Yoga Teacher Training This course introduces basic yoga philosophy. Course content also includes discussion of the ethics involved in teaching yoga as well as applying prior experience with teaching and anatomy to teaching yoga asana. Prerequisite: DANC 301 and DANC 302. For dance majors only.
DANC 316: Dancing Techniques Elective An umbrella course for elective dancing techniques offered for dance majors. Courses are offered from a range of cultural origins and traditions, which may include techniques such as Ballet, Capoeira, Contemporary Modern, Hip Hop, House, Improvisation, Jazz, Tap, Umfundalai, West African, etc. Specific dance forms for each semester will be listed in the class schedule. These courses provide dance majors with a physical experience of various dance techniques and the cultural context of their creation and practice. May be repeated. Prerequisite: For Dance majors only or consent of instructor. Non-dance majors admitted by audition on a space-available basis.
DANC 330: Dance Documentation This is a hands-on course for students interested in exploring the relationship between dance and camera and the fundamentals of dance documentation. Using critical and experiential approach, we will explore the technical and artistic capabilities of mini-DV cameras and film-editing software to create dance performance documentation. Students will learn to execute clear and effective camerawork in relationship to dance performance, and to utilize editing software to most clearly display the artistic intent of the choreographers and directors. May be repeated in separate terms to a maximum of 8 hours. Prerequisite: For majors only, or by instructor approval.
DANC 331: Production Practicum III Practical experience in all aspects of the production of dance concerts mounted in the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts and within the Department of Dance. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours but no more than 2 hours in any one term. (1 hour credit per concert up to 2 hours per term.) Prerequisite: DANC 131, DANC 231 or equivalent, and consent of instructor. Restricted to Dance majors and minors only.
DANC 340: Dancing Black Popular Culture Introduction to black dance aesthetics and its interconnectedness with American popular culture. By exploring its cultural, political and historical roots, coupled with theoretical concepts of "the popular" and ties to the vernacular, the course will be organized around significant markers that have shaped black dance's development. Same as AFRO 340.
DANC 345: Dance Anatomy and Kinesiology The study of human and anatomy and kinesiology, specifically as applied to dance. The human musculoskeletal system, movement analysis, and conditioning principles are covered both theoretically and practically. Prerequisite: Restricted to Dance majors and minors only.
DANC 360: Dancing Techniques III A progressive exploration from DANC 260 of varied movement practices designed to support the dance major's ability to ARTICULATE their creative evolution. This daily practice of technique teaches the student to perform with clarity, versatility, and personal style, preparing students for the physical rigor associated with a performing career in dance. To provide a balance of training from a range of Africanist and Europeanist cultural origins, this course will include 2-3 contemporary movement approaches per semester, which may include techniques such as Ballet, Contemporary Modern, Improvisation, West African, Umfundalai, Hip-hop, House, Jazz, Capoeira, Tap. Specific dance forms for each semester will be listed in the class schedule. May be repeated in separate terms. Prerequisite: Passing grade in two semesters of DANC 260. For Dance majors only or by consent of instructor. Non-dance majors admitted by audition on a space-available basis.
DANC 370: Articulate Offers dance majors the opportunity to compose and revise their Junior Spring Articulation Proposals, detailing how they plan to spend the spring semester of their junior year, in which they design their own curriculum. Students also compose and revise related curricular-planning and dance writing assignments. Course also includes weekly or biweekly attendance at Forum, a department-wide town hall. May be repeated in separate terms to a maximum of two hours. Prerequisite: Restricted to BFA Dance majors only.
DANC 401: Alexander Tech for Dancers Introduces the Alexander Technique: a practical method for changing habitual movement patterns which interfere with coordination, ease, and efficiency of movement. The course focuses on learning the principles through hands-on work, readings, discussions, and application to dance. 1-3 individual lessons outside of class required per term. 1 undergraduate hour. 1 graduate hour. May be repeated for a total of 2 credit hours. Prerequisite: Restricted to Dance majors and minors or by consent of instructor.
DANC 420: Graduate Performance Practice Performance laboratory involving the rehearsal and performance of student works under faculty supervision. No undergraduate credit. 1 to 2 graduate hours. Approved for S/U grading only. May be repeated.
DANC 425: Dance Internship Supervised field experience in community and/or professional organizations in a variety of danced-related areas. Provides students with work experience and exposure to professional situations. Written and/or video documentation and department presentation of internship activities required. 1 to 4 undergraduate hours. 1 to 4 graduate hours. Approved for S/U grading only. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours. Prerequisite: Major standing in Dance and consent of instructor.
DANC 431: Production Practicum IV Practical experience in all aspects of the production of dance concerts mounted in the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts and within the Department of Dance. 1 or 2 undergraduate hours. 1 or 2 graduate hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours but no more than 2 hours in any one term. (1 hour credit per concert up to 2 hours per term). Prerequisite: DANC 131 or DANC 231, or equivalent and consent of instructor. Restricted to Dance majors and minors only.
DANC 440: Gender and Sexuality in Contemporary Performance Explore contemporary artists and artistic movements from the fields of dance, theatre, and performance art that address issues of gender and sexuality. Students analyze artistic work and scholarship from multiple fields including performance studies, gender and sexuality studies, theatre history, dance studies, and art history. 3 undergraduate hours. No graduate credit. This course is online and asynchronous, though attendance to one live, in-person, performance is mandatory.
DANC 441: Dance History Seminar Survey of critical approaches in dance studies including feminist theory, poststructural and postcolonial theory, historiography, and ethnographic research methods. Course topics will cover a variety of theatrical, popular, and social dance practices. 3 undergraduate hours. 3 graduate hours. Prerequisite: Successful completion with a passing grade in DANC 240 or consent of instructor. Concurrent enrollment is required in DANC 360. For Dance majors only.
DANC 451: Individual Study/Creative Investigations Special projects in research or creative investigation taught on an individual or class basis. 1 to 4 undergraduate hours. 1 to 4 graduate hours. Approved for Letter and S/U grading. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 hours. Prerequisite: Junior standing in Dance and consent of instructor.
DANC 455: Supervised Teaching Practical teaching experience under the supervision of a faculty member; weekly conference devoted to evaluation and planning. Teaching areas include major and non-major university courses and classes for community adults and children. 1 to 4 undergraduate hours. 1 to 4 graduate hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 hours with approval.
DANC 456: Choreographic Laboratory II Using project-based learning, students will work in depth within each professor's choreographic process to hone their physical and artistic skills. Throughout the semester students will engage in a physical practice while learning creative tools for generating dance material, directing performance, and crafting choreographic ideas. 1 undergraduate hour. 1 graduate hour. May be repeated in separate terms to a maximum of 4 hours but no more than 2 hours in any one term. Prerequisite: For 3rd and 4th year Dance Majors or graduate students in Dance.
DANC 460: Dancing Techniques IV A progressive exploration from DANC 360 of varied movement practices designed to support the dance major's ability to LAUNCH their technical and creative evolution into the professional field. This course can also support grad students in their ongoing physical practice. This daily practice of technique teaches the student to perform with clarity, versatility, and personal style, preparing students for the physical rigor associated with a performing career in dance. To provide a balance of training from a range of cultural origins and traditions, this course will include 2-3 contemporary movement approaches per semester, which may include techniques such as Ballet, Capoeira, Contemporary Modern, Hip Hop, House, Improvisation, Jazz, Tap, Umfundalai, West African, etc. Specific dance forms for each semester will be listed in the class schedule. 1 to 5 undergraduate hours. 1 to 5 graduate hours. May be repeated in separate terms. Prerequisite: Passing grade in two semesters of DANC 360 or graduate standing in Dance. For undergraduate and graduate students in Dance. Non-dance majors admitted by audition on a space-available basis.