38-6152 Learning and Teaching in, about, and through Music and Movement

This course introduces prospective teachers to the disciplines of music and movement in an arts-integrated environment. Through an exploration of personal history, students will define dance and music as expressive media that reflect culture and history. Students will be asked to reflect upon historical precedents and cultural examples in both disciplines, with particular emphasis on how these forms are related to each other and to visual art. Working individually and in groups, students will choreograph and compose a variety of pieces that explore definitions of self and identity. Additionally, students will focus on interdisciplinary strategies that contribute to the education and socio-emotional development of children.

3 Credits