145 I FL 4830. Directed Readings (1-3) (IH) FL 4850. Study Abroad (1-6) (A) Language and culture studies for students whose language proficiency is Advanced or Superior. All tasks are performed in the target language. Prior travel experience does not apply. FL 4920. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-4) (minimal proficiency level varies with content) Consult the dass schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. FL 4960. Senior Seminar and Thesis (3) (IH) FL 4990. Senior Assessment (.5) Required of all majors during thdr senior year. Students will assemble a portfolio with a representation of their work in the foreign language. Speaking skills will also be evaluated. Must be completed before graduation clearance. DEPARTMENT Performing Arts Chain Dr. Lawrence Dooley Location: BC 331 Telephone Contact: Georgene Ady 801-626-6437 Professors: Tracy L. Callahan, James C. Christian, David E. Feller, Mark A. Henderson, Donald K. Keipp, Joanne L. Lawrence, Michael A. Palumbo, Thomas R. Root, Erik A. Stern, Shi-Hwa Wang, Ronald L. Wooden, Yu-Jane Yang, Catherine Zublin; Associate Professors: Karen Brookens, Lawrence Dooley, Scott Jensen, Thomas Priest, Amanda Sowerby Van Tinkham; Assistant Professors: David Akombo, Viktor Uzur, Ralph van der Beek I he Department of Performing Arts program at Weber State is based on five primary purposes: 1) to develop aesthetically aware and artistically discriminating citizens; 2) to provide opportunities for all students to participate in creative, artistic experiences and to encourage community members to participate in the performing arts; 3) to develop artistic competence and sensitivity; 4) to provide for career development in the arts through the preparation of teachers, performing artists, scholars, and technical specialists; and 5) to expose students and community to dassic and contemporary works in all genres of the performing arts and to continue to provide the finest possible performances in the arts. The department's degree programs prepare students for professional careers in teaching and performance as well as in technical specialties while providing the liberal arts background necessary for graduate study. In the department's Performing Arts Series, students and faculty participate in professionally produced dance, musical, and theatrical events. Dance Area I he primary goals of the Dance area of the Department of Performing Arts are: 1) To develop aesthetically aware and artistically discriminating citizens; 2) To promote cultural understanding of ourselves and others through the study of dance; 3) To encourage appredation of dance through critical thinking. 4) To engage the community in a range of dance experiences; 5) To foster an understanding of and engagement in the creative process through dance performance, improvisation, choreography, pedagogical studies, technology, and collaborative endeavors; 6) To provide the guidance, class work, and experience necessary to prepare teachers, performing artists, and scholars; 7) To prepare students for careers or advanced study that require creativity, collaboration, and an understanding of the human experience as explored in the study of dance; 8) To provide rigorous dance training. Dance majors follow a program based on growth beginning with foundational theory courses, technique courses appropriate to each dancer's ability, and a culminating senior projed. A Dance Education Major is pending approval by the Utah State Board of Regents. For more information refer to the online catalog or contact the Performing Arts Department. Two departmental minors are offered: 1) Dance: Performance and Choreography; and 2) Dance Teaching. Dance minors follow a program that provides for study in technique, creative and theoretical coursework. A minimum of eighteen (18) credit hours (GPA of 2.25 or better) must be completed in the Dance Area courses. Dance Teaching minors must complete a minimum of eighteen (18) credit hours (GPA of 2.25 or better) from the Dance Area courses. This program is comprised of a dance teaching core (8 hours), dance history, technique in ballet and modem dance, additional dance forms and creative work. In addition, teaching minors seeking secondary certification must satisfy all requirements for the Licensure Program as outlined by the Jerry and Vickie Moyes College of Education (including a minimum GPA of 3.0 for admission to the Education Program). Dance teaching minors are strongly encouraged to sdect teaching majors in subjed areas that are needed in Utah secondary schools. Performance Opportunities Orchesis Dance Theatre provides performance and produdion opportunities for qualified students and community members who demonstrate technical abilities in dance. The company's activities include on-campus and dance festival concerts. Its repertoire consists of traditional and experimental modern dances, contemporary ballets, and theatrical and performance works choreographed/ directed by dance faculty, students, and well-known artists. Auditions are required for performances sponsored by Orchesis. Weber State Moving Company, Dance History Project, and World Dance and Music Projed provide further performance and production opportunities. Significant dance works and ledure demonstrations are performed in the public schools and for campus and community organizations. Dance Major bachelor of arts (ba) TheBA degree in Dance provides an awareness of the possibilities of dance in all of its manifestations and rigorously prepares students in performance, choreography, community outreach and involvement, education, technology, social and cultural roles, and research/scholarly endeavors. The degree prepares enthusiastic and energetic graduates who will use their passion about the art form to guide their career and advanced study choices. » Program Prerequisites: Not required. » Minor Required » Grade Requirements: A grade of "C" or better in courses required for this major (a grade of "C-" is not acceptable) and an overall GPA of 2.00 or "C." In addition, a grade of "B" or higher is required in at least one 3000-level major course in both ballet and modern dance. » Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 120 credit hours is required for graduation - 44-46 of these must be Dance classes. A total of 40 upper division credit hours is required (courses numbered 3000 and above) - a minimum of 18 of these is required within the major. 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