The Arts History for Dance Professions

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Learning outcomes of the course unit

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The course main aim is a systematic introduction of HAMU with intersections between culture and art.

Mode of study

Lectures supplemented by screenings of artistic works and documentaries about art and culture.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

No requirements.

Course contents

The course aim is the introduction of HAMU students to the intersection of culture and art. The course is designed as four semester course divided into the following blocks:

1. Ancient civilization
2. Arts and culture in the European tradition from the antique to the 19th century.
3. Culture and the arts in the 20th century and the present.
4. Extra-European cultures

Individual topics are lectured by experts and specialists from various departments and institutes at Charles University and Czech Republic Academy of Sciences. Occassionally professors from schools outside of Prague and from Slovakia will lecture.

Recommended or required reading

The recommended study literature is assigned by the individual lecturers during the lecture cycle. Fundamental literature for all topics is located in the HAMU Library handbook and is intended for attendant study.

Assessment methods and criteria

To acquire credit students must fulfill the required number of points in the written test.

Note

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Further information

No schedule has been prepared for this course

The subject is a part of the following study plans

• Dance Pedagogy (BA - part time) Classical Dance (required subject with the possibility of repeat registration)
• Dance Pedagogy (BA - part time) Folk Dance (required subject with the possibility of repeat registration)
• Dance Pedagogy (BA - part time) Modern and Contemporary Dance (required subject with the possibility of repeat registration)
• Dance Pedagogy (BA - part time) Dance Education (required subject with the possibility of repeat registration)