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OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2017-18 [Archived Catalog]

Course Descriptions

The course information (including course titles, descriptions, credit hours, requisites, repeat/retake information, and active status) contained in this catalog is effective as of Fall Semester 2017-18. This information is subject to change at the discretion of Ohio University.
 

Computer Science Technology
  

  • CTCH 2920 - Practicum

    Practicum content varies

    Requisites: Permission required and no more than 6 hours of CTCH 2920
    Credit Hours: 1 - 6
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 6.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 practicum
    Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I

Dance
  

  • DANC 1010 - Intro to Modern Dance

    Introduces students to the genre of dance known as modern dance technique. Students develop an understanding of movement in relation to space, time, and energy through movement practice and experimentation and become familiar with body awareness, movement control, body parts, placement, and the kinesthetic sense. Critical thinking on dance as art is developed through class discussion of live dance performances and classroom movement projects utilizing knowledge gained.

    Credit Hours: 1
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 2.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 studio
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  

  • DANC 1020 - Intro to Dance Ballet

    An introductory in the basic movement vocabulary and style of classical ballet technique. Classes consist of barre work and center floor work that develops strength, flexibility, and coordination. Ballet movement skills may be taught in the Cecchetti, Russian, or French style and will emphasize proper body alignment/placement, feet and arm positions, and movement combinations that utilize the classical ballet movements learned in class.

    Credit Hours: 1
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 2.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 studio
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  

  • DANC 1040 - Intro to Dance Jazz I

    An introduction to jazz dance techniques and jazz dance styles. Emphasis will be placed on developing basic jazz skills that serve as the foundation for all styles of jazz dance from vernacular through hip-hop. Students will learn the dance vocabulary that is specific to jazz dance and that incorporates strength, flexibility, coordination, and rhythmic awareness.

    Credit Hours: 1
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 2.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 studio
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  

  • DANC 1050 - Introduction to African Dance Technique

    Introduction to traditional dances of Africa. Will focus on developing a balanced practical and theoretical understanding of the dances and related traditional rhythms and songs. It will explore basic African dance movements coming from secular and social dances, focusing on their quality, timing, and spatial organization. Over the course of 14 weeks the students will learn approximately 6 dance types from 6 different ethnic groups. No prior African dance experience in necessary.

    Credit Hours: 1.5
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 3.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 studio
    Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  

  • DANC 1110 - Music for Dance I

    Nature and principles of rhythmic structure in dance and music.

    Requisites: Dance major or minor
    Credit Hours: 2
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 4.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 lecture, 2.0 studio
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  

  • DANC 1210 - Modern Dance Technique I

    Introduction to basic technical skills of modern dance, including alignment, strength, flexibility, rhythmic accuracy, and reproduction of a movement shape.

    Requisites: Dance major or minor
    Credit Hours: 2
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.5 studio
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  

  • DANC 1211 - Modern Dance Technique II

    Development of basic technical skills of modern dance, including alignment, strength, flexibility, rhythmic accuracy, and reproduction of a movement shape building on materials from DANC 1210.

    Requisites: DANC 1210
    Credit Hours: 2
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.5 studio
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  

  • DANC 1220 - Ballet Technique I

    Introduction to ballet and the development of basic technical skills within the classical ballet tradition. Execution of basic ballet vocabulary with an emphasis on classical line.

    Requisites: Dance major or minor
    Credit Hours: 1.5
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 studio
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  

  • DANC 1221 - Ballet Technique II

    Continuation of 1220. Introduction to ballet and the development of basic technical skills within the classical ballet tradition. Execution of basic ballet vocabulary with an emphasis on classical line.

    Requisites: DANC 1220
    Credit Hours: 1.5
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 studio
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  

  • DANC 1230 - Beginning Dance Composition I

    Exploration of movement materials through improvisation and short problems dealing with rhythm, space, movement qualities, and dynamics.

    Requisites: Dance major or minor
    Credit Hours: 2
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.0 studio, 2.0 laboratory
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  

  • DANC 1231 - Beginning Dance Composition II

    Continuation of 1230. Exploration of movement materials through improvisation and short problems dealing with rhythm, space, movement qualities, and dynamics.

    Credit Hours: 2
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.0 studio, 2.0 laboratory
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  

  • DANC 1240 - Jazz Dance Technique I

    Beginning through intermediate level instruction in various styles of jazz dance including the use of proper technique, performance quality, and rhythmic complexity. Development of movement skills from various styles of jazz through using a series of challenging exercises and movement phrases to improve technique and to build strength, stamina, and performance quality.

    Requisites: Permission required
    Credit Hours: 1.5
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 3.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 studio
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  

  • DANC 1250 - African Dance Technique I

    Introduction to traditional dances of Africa. Will focus on developing a balanced practical, and theoretical understanding of the dances and related traditional rhythms and songs. It will explore basic African dance movements coming from secular and social dances, focusing on their quality, timing and spatial organization. Over the course of 14 weeks the students will learn approximately 6 different dance types from 6 different ethnic groups. No prior African dance experience is necessary.

    Requisites: Dance major or minor
    Credit Hours: 1.5
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 3.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 studio
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  

  • DANC 1700 - The Dance Experience

    A comprehensive course to introduce the beginning student to contemporary and classical dance forms including modern, ballet, and jazz dance styles. Discussions and readings cover historical and aesthetic perspectives. Live performances and studio practice contribute to students’ experiential learning.

    Credit Hours: 3
    General Education Code: 2FA
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 lecture, 2.0 studio
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  

  • DANC 1801 - Dance Production I

    The objective is to participate in as many capacities as possible; in all SOD performances this semester and to gain first hand experience of the process. Focuses on developing skills that will be useful in all aspects of Dance Production. Students will have the opportunity to increase their breadth of knowledge of dance production terminology and practice. They will have a good deal of practice developing time management skills for the field ( how you prioritize your life around a performance). They will have practice developing teamwork skills- as all concerts are a team effort. Designed for dance major, but non-majors are welcome.

    Requisites: Fr only
    Credit Hours: 2
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 laboratory, 1.0 lecture
    Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  

  • DANC 2010 - Dance Technique II Modern

    A continuation of materials learned in Dance 1010. Students will hone their understanding of modern dance movement in relation to space, time, and energy/effort with increased awareness of rhythm, musicality, and movement phrasing. Movement materials and kinesthetic concepts will be more advanced and built upon the foundational elements of Dance 1010. Live dance performances and class movement projects form the basis of class discussion of dance as an art form.

    Requisites: DANC 1010
    Credit Hours: 1.5
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 3.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 studio
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  

  • DANC 2020 - Dance Technique II Ballet

    A continuation of Dance 1020. Students are expected to be familiar with basic ballet terminology including feet and arm positions, specific ballet steps including adagio and allegro combinations, basic turns and leaps in the classical ballet tradition. Expectations include improved technical movement skills, musical awareness, and introduction to performance qualities of classical ballet.

    Requisites: DANC 1020
    Credit Hours: 1.5
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 2.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 studio
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  

  • DANC 2040 - Dance Technique II Jazz

    Continues the development of materials from Dance 1040 and introduces more challenging and complex movement skills and jazz dance combinations. It requires a higher degree of stamina, strength and flexibility than Dance 1040 and begins to emphasize the aesthetic and expressive elements of Jazz dance performance.

    Requisites: DANC 1040
    Credit Hours: 1.5
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 2.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 studio
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  

  • DANC 2050 - African Dance Technique II

    Traditional dances of Africa. This is the second course in the series of African dance technique. Students will learn to recognize movements, rhythms, songs, instruments and paraphernalia by country and selected ethnic groups through a practical and theoretical approach. It will explore intermediate African dance movements coming from ceremonial dances, focusing on facial expressions, meaning and execution of movement. Over the course of 14 weeks, students will learn approximately 6 different types of dance types from 6 different ethnic groups. Prior experience in African dance or DANC 1050 is recommended.

    Requisites: DANC 1050
    Credit Hours: 1.5
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 3.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 studio
    Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  

  • DANC 2210 - Modern Dance Technique III

    Development of basic technical skills for modern dance. More complex coordinations, which add more spatial and dynamic considerations.

    Requisites: DANC 1211
    Credit Hours: 2
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.5 studio
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  

  • DANC 2211 - Modern Dance Technique IV

    Continuation of 2210. Development of basic technical skills for modern dance. More complex coordinations, which add more spatial and dynamic considerations.

    Requisites: DANC 2210
    Credit Hours: 2
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.5 studio
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  

  • DANC 2220 - Ballet Technique III

    Expanded balletic movement vocabulary with continued emphasis on basic technical skills. Musicality emphasized.

    Requisites: DANC 1221
    Credit Hours: 1.5
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 studio
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  

  • DANC 2221 - Ballet Technique IV

    Continuation of 2220. Expanded balletic movement vocabulary with continued emphasis on basic technical skills. Musicality emphasized.

    Requisites: DANC 2220
    Credit Hours: 1.5
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 studio
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  

  • DANC 2230 - Intermediate Dance Composition I

    Choreographic studies to enhance the student’s understanding and appreciation of the creative process by developing the concepts of rhythm, space, and dynamics into longer, more detailed studies.

    Requisites: DANC 1231
    Credit Hours: 2
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 4.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.0 studio, 2.0 laboratory
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  

  • DANC 2231 - Intermediate Dance Composition II

    Continuation of 2230. Choreographic studies to enhance the student’s understanding and appreciation of the creative process by developing the concepts of rhythm, space, and dynamics into longer, more detailed studies.

    Requisites: DANC 2230
    Credit Hours: 2
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 4.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.0 studio, 2.0 laboratory
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  

  • DANC 2235 - Dance Improvisation

    Exploration of choreographic concepts to develop unique, innovative movement vocabularies through the real-time immediacy of improvisation. Develop movement material into spontaneous, performable dances through improvisational structures and scores.

    Requisites: DANC 1231
    Credit Hours: 1.5
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 12.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 studio
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  

  • DANC 2240 - Jazz Dance Technique II

    Refinement of jazz dance skills through a more complex series of exercises, spatial progressions, and movement phases. Additional emphasis on performance quality, dynamics, and range of motion. Advanced development of skills that address the demands of pre-professional performance.

    Requisites: DANC 1240 and dance major or minor
    Credit Hours: 1.5
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 3.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 studio
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  

  • DANC 2250 - African Dance Technique II

    Traditional dances of Africa. Students will learn to recognize movements, rhythms, songs, instruments, and paraphernalia by country and selected ethnic groups through a practical and theoretical approach. Will explore intermediate African dance movements coming from ceremonial dances, focusing on facial expressions, meaning, and execution of movement. Six different dance types from 6 different ethnic groups will be learned.

    Requisites: DANC 1250 and dance major or minor
    Credit Hours: 1.5
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 3.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 studio
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  

  • DANC 2561 - Ethnic Dance of Western Cultures

    Dances from selected Western cultures with emphasis on style and related folklore.

    Credit Hours: 2
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 4.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 studio, 1.0 lecture
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  

  • DANC 2700 - History, Traditions and Languages of Dance

    Art of dance from broad point of view, involving dance viewing, literature, and participation. Deals with aesthetic, physiological, social, and cultural aspects.

    Credit Hours: 3
    General Education Code: 2FA
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  

  • DANC 2710 - Black Dance Forms

    Familiarizes students with black dance forms and the contributions that African Americans have made to the development of dance in America. Discussions, readings, videotaped material, live performances, and studio practice contribute to the students’ experiential learning.

    Credit Hours: 3
    General Education Code: 2FA
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 lecture, 2.0 studio
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  

  • DANC 2801 - Lighting for Dance

    A course in theatrical lighting for dance presented through lecture/demonstrations, hand-outs, hands-on experiences, self exploration outside of class, field trips and laboratory experiences. Explores and provides practical experiences with the following elements of dance lighting: -Tools of Lighting Design: Angle, Intensity, color, movement -Understanding Dances and Choreographers -Cueing a dance -Stage Management of lighting design -Basic moving lights concepts

    Requisites: DANC 1801
    Credit Hours: 2
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 lecture, 2.0 laboratory
    Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  

  • DANC 2900 - Special Topics in Dance

    Specific course content will vary with offering.

    Credit Hours: 1 - 15
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 lecture
    Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  

  • DANC 2970T - Dance Tutorial

    Honors Tutorial on topics in Dance Studies.

    Requisites: HTC
    Credit Hours: 1 - 12
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 12.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 tutorial
    Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  

  • DANC 2971T - Dance Tutorial

    Honors Tutorial on topics in Dance Studies.

    Requisites: HTC
    Credit Hours: 1 - 12
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 tutorial
    Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  

  • DANC 2980T - Dance Tutorial

    Honors Tutorial on topics in Dance Studies.

    Requisites: HTC
    Credit Hours: 1 - 12
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 tutorial
    Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  

  • DANC 2981T - Dance Tutorial

    Honors Tutorial on topics in Dance Studies.

    Requisites: HTC
    Credit Hours: 1 - 12
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 12.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 tutorial
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  

  • DANC 3010 - Dance Technique III Modern

    A continuation of materials learned in Dance 2010. An intermediate/advanced level course in modern dance technique this course develops skills in more complex movement phrasing requiring a good background in stationary and traveling dance combinations, physical strength, flexibility and coordination. Live dance performances and class movement projects form the basis of class discussion of dance as an art form. For serious, non-major modern dancers.

    Requisites: DANC 2010
    Credit Hours: 1.5
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 3.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 studio
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  

  • DANC 3020 - Dance Technique III Ballet

    A continuation of materials learned in Dance 2020. Emphasis will be placed on mastery of intermediate difficulty movement skills including longer adagio and allegro combinations requiring technical proficiency, musical phrasing and stamina. For serious, non-major ballet dancers.

    Requisites: DANC 2020
    Credit Hours: 1.5
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 3.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 studio
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  

  • DANC 3040 - Dance Technique III Jazz

    A continuation of materials learned in Dance 2040. Students are expected to be intermediate level jazz dancers with a good command of the jazz dance vocabulary, strength, stamina, coordination, and flexibility. Emphasis will be placed on increased mastery of jazz dance vocabulary and increased understanding and demonstration of the aesthetics and performance elements of Jazz dance in all course materials. For serious, non-major jazz dancers.

    Requisites: DANC 2040
    Credit Hours: 1.5
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 3.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 studio
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  

  • DANC 3050 - African Dance Technique III

    Traditional dances of Africa. This is the third course in the series of African Dance Technique. Will focus on complex religious and ceremonial dances as performed in their traditional setting. The student will begin to learn how to perform these dances at a professional level. Over the course of 14 weeks the student will learn approximately 6 different dance types from 6 different ethnic groups. Prior experience in African dance of DANC 2050 is recommended.

    Requisites: DANC 2050
    Credit Hours: 1.5
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 3.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 studio
    Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  

  • DANC 3120 - Music for Dance II

    Also for music composition majors who wish to write for dance theater. History of music for dance. Choreographer-composer relationship.

    Requisites: DANC 1110
    Credit Hours: 1
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 2.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 studio
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  

  • DANC 3130 - Dance Notation I

    Principles of dance notation.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  

  • DANC 3150 - Laban Movement Analysis

    Introduces Laban Movement Analysis (LMA), a research methodology used to identify, describe, and notate movement, based on work of movement theorist Rudolph Laban (1879-1958). Course materials provide a framework for observation and description of movement through identifying its spatial, dynamic and qualitative features. Application of course materials includes use of LMA as a tool in performance coaching, teaching, choreography and as an instrument for recording movement through notation. Includes an introduction to Bartenieff Fundamentals, a movement training approach based on the principles of LMA.

    Requisites: Jr or Sr
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 lecture, 2.0 studio
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  

  • DANC 3210 - Modern Dance Technique V

    Refinement of technical skills through more complex movement patterns. Additional emphasis on performance, phrasing, dynamics, and spatial concerns.

    Requisites: DANC 2211
    Credit Hours: 2
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 4.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.5 studio
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  

  • DANC 3211 - Modern Dance Technique VI

    Continuation of 3210. Refinement of technical skills through more complex movement patterns. Additional emphasis on performance, phrasing, dynamics, and spatial concerns.

    Requisites: DANC 3210
    Credit Hours: 2
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 4.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.5 studio
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  

  • DANC 3220 - Ballet Technique V

    Employment of technical skills through more complex balletic patterns and expanded classical vocabulary. Additional emphasis on performance, phrasing, and dynamics.

    Requisites: DANC 2221
    Credit Hours: 1.5
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 3.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 studio
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  

  • DANC 3221 - Ballet Technique VI

    Continuation of 3220. Employment of technical skills through more complex balletic patterns and expanded classical vocabulary. Additional emphasis on performance, phrasing, and dynamics.

    Requisites: DANC 3220
    Credit Hours: 1.5
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 3.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 studio
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  

  • DANC 3230 - Advanced Dance Composition I

    The synthesis of choreographic elements, devices, and musical or sound choices into studies having a sense of form and content.

    Requisites: DANC 2231 and Dance Major BF5151 or BF5154 or BF1906
    Credit Hours: 2
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 4.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.0 lecture, 2.0 laboratory
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  

  • DANC 3231 - Advanced Dance Composition II

    Continuation of 3230. The synthesis of choreographic elements, devices, and musical or sound choices into studies having a sense of form and content.

    Requisites: DANC 3230 and BFA Dance Major
    Credit Hours: 2
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 4.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.0 lecture, 2.0 laboratory
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  

  • DANC 3250 - African Dance Technique III

    Will focus on complex religious and ceremonial dances as they are performed in their traditional settings. The student will begin to learn how to perform these dances at a professional level. It will include arranging and performing both traditional and contemporary African dances to be performed on a Western stage. Students will learn approximately 6 different dance types from 6 different ethnic groups as well as be invited to perform in the The Ohio University African Ensemble’s Annual Concert.

    Requisites: DANC 2250 and dance major or minor
    Credit Hours: 1.5
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 3.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 studio
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  

  • DANC 3280 - Dance Repertory

    Rehearsal and performance of choreographic works taught by choreographer or reconstructors with aid of videotape, film, and/or dance scores.

    Requisites: DANC majors and audition
    Credit Hours: 1 - 2
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 12.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 6.0 studio
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  

  • DANC 3300 - Dance Kinesology I

    Introduces basic concepts of the study of the body through an overview of: the anatomy of breathing; the musculo-skeletal system; basic principles of kinesiology and their relationship to fitness training; the nature of stress and benefits of relaxation training. A somatic (body/mind) approach to the course materials draws on experiential activities to enhance conceptual and factually based materials. Explores skeletal alignment, muscular development and function, and mechanical efficiency in the production of dance movement.

    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 lecture, 2.0 studio
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  

  • DANC 3301 - Pilates Reformer Training

    Designed to condition students using resistance training on the Universal Reformer and other Pilates apparatus. Students learn exercise principles and techniques on specialized equipment, focusing on correction of body alignment problems, muscle imbalances, strength, and flexibility.

    Credit Hours: 1
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 4.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 studio
    Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  

  • DANC 3302 - Pilates Mat Training

    Pilates Method of Body Conditioning and is appropriate for all levels of movement experience. The precision, control, and focus of the exercises enables students to balance the musculoskeletal system so that they are able to efficiently and safely practice other more rigorous, demanding physical disciplines. Includes laboratory practice of 45 mat exercises that train the muscles to improve body stability and mobility. The Pilates method develops precision coordination and concentration in movement while increasing strength and flexibility. Addresses injury rehabilitation from the perspective of preventive training.

    Credit Hours: 1
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 4.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 studio
    Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  

  • DANC 3303 - Bartenieff Fundamentals

    Provides the student with an experiential approach to movement as a somatic (from soma, meaning body) study experience. Addresses Irmgard Bartenieff’s (1890-1981) work, Basic Six Fundamentals exercises, their relationship to the Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen’s six Developmental Patterns and enhancing one’s movement facility through an approach based on these materials. Fundamentals provides a framework for movement training through 1) open exploration, 2) discovery, 3) observation and 4) practice. Class work is designed to address common dance and non-dance movement issues.

    Credit Hours: 1
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 4.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 studio
    Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  

  • DANC 3304 - Yoga: Principles and Practice

    Introduction to yoga, particularly the practices of asanas (poses), vinyasas (sequences), and pranayama (breathing techniques). Emphasizes developing a personal practice, sequencing poses and counterposes to promote safety, and practicing pranayama and mediation to improve concentration and body awareness. Readings and class discussions will provide an understanding of the history and philosophy of yoga. No yoga experience is required, but some movement background is helpful.

    Credit Hours: 1
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 8.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.0 studio
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  

  • DANC 3360 - Dance Movement Lab

    Addresses individual problems related to the production of movement. Means to augment physical function and expand the qualitative range of the mover are explored.

    Credit Hours: .5 - 5
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 10.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 studio
    Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  

  • DANC 3405 - Dance Pedagogy

    Principles of teaching dance and their practical application for children and adults. Focus is on what “pedagogy” means and how it differs from curriculum and lesson planning. Includes lecture, discussion, and observation of studio dance classes in several different genres.

    Requisites: Dance major or minor
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 lecture, 2.0 practicum
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  

  • DANC 3550 - Dance Cultures of the World I

    Introduction to dance cultures of world (excluding Western art dance). Function of dance in society and its relationship to other arts.

    Credit Hours: 3
    General Education Code: 2FA
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 lecture, 2.0 studio
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  

  • DANC 3801 - Dance Production II

    The objective is to participate in as many capacities as possible, on all SOD performances this semester, and to gain experience building upon Dance 1801. Focuses on continued development of production skills in all aspects of Dance Production. You will have the opportunity to increased your breadth of knowledge of dance production terminology and practice. You will be assigned a “major job” as a department head for a concert this semester, and will experience all the duties, responsibilities, and techniques of that position. You will have practice developing your teamwork skills, as the leader of a team– as all concerts are a team effort. Designed for dance majors, but non-majors are welcome.

    Requisites: DANC 1801
    Credit Hours: 1
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 4.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 laboratory
    Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  

  • DANC 3970T - Dance Tutorial

    Honors Tutorial on topics in Dance Studies.

    Requisites: HTC
    Credit Hours: 1 - 12
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 12.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 tutorial
    Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  

  • DANC 3980T - Dance Tutorial

    Honors Tutorial on topics in Dance Studies.

    Requisites: HTC
    Credit Hours: 1 - 12
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 12.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 tutorial
    Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  

  • DANC 4010 - Dance Technique IV Modern

    A continuation of materials learned in Dance 3010. It is an advanced level course expecting students to have previous training in modern dance technique. Students will develop skills in complex movement phrases, perform with strength, flexibility, and body coordination in a range of expressive movement qualities. Expectation of a level of sophistication in performance quality and requires exposure to live dance performance and to dance as an art form. For serious, non-major modern dancers.

    Requisites: DANC 3010
    Credit Hours: 1.5
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 3.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 studio
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  

  • DANC 4020 - Dance Technique IV Ballet

    A continuation of materials learned in Dance 3020. Focus will be on upper intermediate technical skills requiring thorough knowledge of ballet vocabulary, directions, and stylistic concerns. May draw on classical ballet movement from the Cecchetti, Russian, French or Contemporary ballet styles. For serious, non-major ballet dancers.

    Requisites: DANC 3020
    Credit Hours: 1.5
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 3.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 studio
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  

  • DANC 4040 - Dance Technique IV Jazz

    A continuation of materials learned in Dance 3040. Students are expected to be upper intermediate level jazz dancers. Will hone technical jazz dance skills beyond those of the previous course and develop strong performance qualities in several different styles of jazz dance. Combinations will be longer and more challenging in terms of strength, range of motion, rhythm, and aesthetic point of view. For serious, non-major jazz dancers.

    Requisites: DANC 3040
    Credit Hours: 1.5
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 3.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 studio
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  

  • DANC 4210 - Modern Dance Technique VII

    Employment of technical skill to address the more subtle demands of performance focus, projection, expressivity, and dynamic range.

    Requisites: DANC 3211
    Credit Hours: 2
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.5 studio
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  

  • DANC 4211 - Modern Dance Technique VIII

    Continuation of 4210. Employment of technical skill to address the more subtle demands of performance focus, projection, expressivity, and dynamic range.

    Requisites: DANC 4210
    Credit Hours: 2
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.5 studio
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  

  • DANC 4220 - Ballet Technique VII

    Employment of technical skills and performance demands within the classical ballet tradition at the advanced level.

    Requisites: DANC 3221
    Credit Hours: 1.5
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 studio
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  

  • DANC 4221 - Ballet Technique VIII

    Continuation of 4220. Employment of technical skills and performance demands within the classical ballet tradition at the advanced level.

    Requisites: DANC 4220
    Credit Hours: 1.5
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 studio
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  

  • DANC 4300 - Dance Kinesiology II

    Develops the concept of fitness in practice and theory as applied to dance. Strength, flexibility, aerobic conditioning, and relaxation as a part of the fitness continuum are explored through a variety of approaches to creating and attaining fitness goals. Helps students develop ability to construct anatomically and physiologically appropriate dance class material supported by knowledge of various somatic practices used as adjunct training disciplines in dance. Will survey somatic disciplines as they apply to dance conditioning and professional training. You will experience a selected range of somatic practices through in-class guided practice.

    Requisites: DANC 3300 or 331
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 lecture, 2.0 studio
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  

  • DANC 4410 - Teaching Dance I (Children)

    Principles of teaching dance and their practical application for children pre-K through age 12.

    Requisites: DANC 3405
    Credit Hours: 2
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 lecture, 2.0 laboratory
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  

  • DANC 4420 - Teaching Dance II (Adults)

    Principles of teaching dance and their practical application for ages 13 and older.

    Requisites: DANC 3405
    Credit Hours: 2
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 lecture, 2.0 laboratory
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  

  • DANC 4550 - Dance Ethnography: Intellectualizing the Body’s Motion

    Surveys a wide range of theoretical approaches to the study of dance from an ethnological perspective: dance as a system of communication, social structure, ethnicity, and sacred art. Methodologies used are developed in the fields of symbolic anthropology, social, history, ethnochoreology, ethnomusicology, comparative religious, and performance studies. Gathering ethnographic material, ethical dynamics of fieldwork encounters, and duties of the dance ethnographer as a cultural mediator are explored.

    Requisites: Jr or Sr
    Credit Hours: 3
    General Education Code: 2CP
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  

  • DANC 4710 - Histories of Modern and Postmodern Choreography and Practice

    Development of Euro-American dance in the 20th- century with focus on contemporary dance through the present.

    Requisites: Soph or Jr or Sr
    Credit Hours: 3
    General Education Code: 2FA
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  

  • DANC 4711 - Dance, Sexuality and Gender

    Since dance is an art of the body, it often engages discourses about gender, sexuality, and power. Will examine concert dance from the perspectives of feminist, gender and sexuality studies. How have representations of gender and sexuality in dance changed through time? Class activities will include video/concert viewings, readings, writings, and class discussions.

    Requisites: Jr or Sr
    Credit Hours: 3
    General Education Code: 2FA
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  

  • DANC 4750 - Dance in Non-Western Expressive Cultures

    Global dance forms: Study of dances in historical and cultural contexts, their functions in society and relationships to contemporary artistic expressions. Focus on topics from traditional and recent research in world dance.

    Credit Hours: 3
    General Education Code: 2FA
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 lecture, 2.0 studio
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  

  • DANC 4800 - Senior Capstone

    Prepares students for the field of dance and related careers. Skills in writing, networking, and oral presentation, as well as the ability to access available resources, are refined. Includes choreography, performance, and production aspects of senior projects and other dance events.

    Requisites: DANC 3231 and Sr only
    Credit Hours: 3
    General Education Code: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 6.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 seminar, 2.0 studio, 2.0 laboratory
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  

  • DANC 4830 - Dance Choreography and Video Techniques

    Designed to increase awareness of the possibilities of video in dance, both as a recording tool and a creative tool. The basics of video production and digital editing are introduced in order for dance choreographers to become familiar with video technology applicable to dance.

    Requisites: Permission required
    Credit Hours: 1.5
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 6.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 lecture, 2.0 studio
    Eligible Grades: A-F,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  

  • DANC 4900 - Special Topics in Dance

    Special topics relating to the lighting production elements and aesthetics of historical or contemporary dance forms.

    Requisites: Permission required
    Credit Hours: 1 - 4
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 8.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: lecture
    Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  

  • DANC 4904 - Special Topics in Dance - Capstone

    Special topics relating to the choreography, technique, production elements, pedagogy of dance, dance science and somatics, or aesthetics of historical or contemporary dance forms. The capstone course for the BA dance degree - topic is selected according to the track/special area of study of each BA degree student and the faculty teaching the course.

    Requisites: Permission required
    Credit Hours: 1 - 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 6.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 seminar, 2.0 studio
    Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  

  • DANC 4910 - Dance Internship

    Provides credit for internship experience in which some dance majors may participate. Internship allows individual to gain actual experience in field of dance and related areas, e.g., apprentice/performing, technical production, and arts administration.

    Requisites: Maximum of 32 credits may be taken.
    Credit Hours: .5 - 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 32.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 40.0 internship
    Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  

  • DANC 4924 - Practicum in Teaching Dance

    Student teaching under supervision.

    Requisites: DANC 3405 and (4410 or 441 or 4420)
    Credit Hours: 1 - 2
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 8.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.0 practicum
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  

  • DANC 4930 - Independent Study

    Independent study in dance studies with content determined by faculty-student contract.

    Requisites: Permission required
    Credit Hours: 1 - 10
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 10.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 independent study
    Eligible Grades: A-F,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  

  • DANC 4970T - Dance Tutorial

    Honors Tutorial on topics in Dance Studies.

    Requisites: HTC
    Credit Hours: 1 - 12
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 12.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 tutorial
    Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  

  • DANC 4980T - Dance Tutorial

    Honors Tutorial on topics in Dance Studies.

    Requisites: HTC
    Credit Hours: 1 - 12
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 12.0 hours.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 tutorial
    Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I

Deaf Studies and Interpreting
  

  • DSI 1110 - Beginning American Sign Language I

    Introduces American Sign Language (ASL) and Deaf culture. Encourages interaction with the Deaf community. Focuses on comprehension and production of fingerspelling, introductory numbers, and basic ASL and its grammatical structure.

    Requisites: WARNING: No credit for both this course and the following (always deduct credit for first course taken): CSD 1110
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  

  • DSI 1120 - Beginning American Sign Language II

    Continuation of DSI 1110. Continued interaction with the Deaf community required. Acquire increased awareness of ASL/Deaf culture and the rules and norms which govern their practice.

    Requisites: DSI 1110 and WARNING: No credit for both this course and the following (always deduct credit for first course taken): CSD 1120
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  

  • DSI 1510 - Visual Gestural Communication in ASL

    Focuses on the language instinct inherent with the deaf community. Gestural communicative techniques examined and applied. Exposure to a variety of home signs and how they have influenced signed languages at large.

    Requisites: DSI 1120
    Credit Hours: 2
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 lecture
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  

  • DSI 1610 - Orientation to the d/Deaf World

    In-depth look at audiology and the impact its practice has on the educational placement of deaf children. Examines the differences between identities and experiences of the d/Deaf community. The social connotation of terminology utilized both within and outside the community examined. State and federal legislation and services for the Deaf also studied.

    Requisites: DSI 1120
    Credit Hours: 2
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  

  • DSI 1810 - Introduction to Interpreting

    Begin learning about the interpreting process while studying various models of interpreting. Takes a theoretical and practical approach to both consecutive and simultaneous interpreting.

    Requisites: DSI 2110
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 lecture, 2.0 laboratory
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  

  • DSI 1921 - Environmental Observation in Interpreting

    Provides opportunities for students to examine a variety of potential interpreting environments and theoretically apply demand and control schema and professional decision making to real life situations.

    Requisites: DSI 1610 and 2110
    Credit Hours: 1
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 lecture
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  

  • DSI 2110 - Intermediate American Sign Language I

    Designed for intermediate American Sign Language students. Classifiers and their usage examined in depth as well as the different numerical systems in ASL. Continue to enhance comprehension and expression skills. Students must either complete DSI 1110 and DSI 1120 or receive a Survival Plus rating on the Sign Language Proficiency Interview (or equivalent testing) before beginning the intermediate American Sign Language series.

    Requisites: C or better in DSI 1120 and WARNING: No credit for both this course and the following (always deduct credit for the first course taken): CSD 2110
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  

  • DSI 2120 - Intermediate American Sign Language II

    Continuation of DSI 2110. Continues to work toward fluency in ASL. Focuses on ASL idioms, ASL and English comparisons, advanced classifiers, current news, and conversational ASL.

    Requisites: C or better in DSI 2110 and WARNING: No credit for both this course and the following (always deduct credit for first course taken): CSD 2120
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  

  • DSI 2130 - American Sign Language Linguistics

    Introduction into the broad study of linguistics, as well as, the linguistics of ASL and the grammatical structure of the language. Looks at what constitutes a language and compares English and ASL through an examination of ASL’s structure, acquisition and sociolinguistic aspects.

    Requisites: DSI 1120
    Credit Hours: 3
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  

  • DSI 2140 - Educational Interpreting

    Looks at educational interpreting, its practices and idiosyncrasies from both a current and historical perspective. Examines such things as the IEP/MFE process, educational laws, technology (i.e., hearing aids, cochlear implants, and other assistive technology), and deaf students with special needs. Also focuses on the EIPA examination.

    Requisites: DSI 1810
    Credit Hours: 2
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 lecture
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  

  • DSI 2150 - Fingerspelling and the Interpreter

    Explores both expressive and receptive aspects of fingerspelling in a communicative context. Appropriate usage of such things as lexical signs, abbreviations, and the grammatical importance of fingerspelling discussed.

    Requisites: DSI 2120
    Credit Hours: 1
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 lecture
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  

  • DSI 2160 - Seminar in Interpreting

    Capstone course for the interpreting program. Prepares students for the NAD-RID national certification NIC knowledge portion of the exam. In addition, students prepare a professional portfolio and discuss opportunities for future employment.

    Requisites: DSI 2820
    Credit Hours: 1
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 1.0 lecture
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
  

  • DSI 2170 - English and the Interpreter

    Designed to enhance English and sign vocabulary. Examines such things as lexical substitutions in interpreting, commonly confused terminology, English idioms, prefixes and suffixes, etc.

    Requisites: DSI 1810
    Credit Hours: 2
    Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
    Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 lecture
    Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
 

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