Dance Research Methodology Seminar 1

Subject guarantor:

Dorota GREMLICOVÁ, Helena KAZÁROVÁ

Name of lecturer(s):

Dorota GREMLICOVÁ, Helena KAZÁROVÁ

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

This course provides students with an overview of the methodology basis used in modern dance research. It introduces current research topics and expands the theory foundation for independent research activity in the field, for example for the bachelor's thesis.

Mode of study:

discussion, text analyses, course work.

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

Completion of the Dance Research Pro-Seminar and Historical Dance Research are presumed. An overview of dance history and basics of systematic dance research.

Recommended optional programme components:

No elective requirements for this course.

Course contents:

In the first semester the course reviews various methodological procedures which may be applied in the study of dance in the area of historical and systematic dance research. The use of historical, cultural, anthropological, sociological, and ethnochoreographical methods, and dance analysis are demonstrated in particular studies. The work takes place in the form of discussion over selected texts, Czech and foreign, their detailed analysis and author's critique of the selected procedure and conclusions. As well, the debate involves the general basis of the selected aproach requiring a detailed familiarization with the main contemporary humanities and social sciences trends. An emphasis is placed on the understanding of the research process in formulating the topic and basic theory, collection and classification of material, establishment of analysis questions and manner of ther understanding and formulating the conclusions. In the semester, aside from working with selected texts, student talk about the work proces of their bachelor's thesis.

Recommended or required reading:

Adshead-Landsdale, Janet; Layson, June eds.: Dance History. An Introduction, London, New York 1994.

Buckland Theresa; Gore, Georgiana eds.: Dancy, Style, Youth, Identities, Strážnice 1998.

Studia Choreologica, Vol. I-VIII.

Baxmann, Inge: Mythos: Gemeinschaft. Körper- und Tanzkulturen in der Moderne, München 2000.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods:

class

Assessment methods and criteria:

Credit is awarded based on:

active participation in class

completion of course assignments

readings

Active work in class, completion of course work, readings are required throughout the course.

The conditions for successfull completion of the course: completion of course work, readings, independent work with information sources.

Course web page:

Note:

none

Schedule for winter semester 2012/2013:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

Schedule for summer semester 2012/2013:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

The subject is a part of the following study plans:

• Obor Taneční věda (Bc) (next compulsory subject)