COURSE INDEX - LaGuardia Community College
COURSE INDEX - LaGuardia Community College
COURSE INDEX - LaGuardia Community College
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Humanities Department<br />
Department Faculty<br />
Michael Rodriguez, Chairperson, Leslie Aarms, Minerva<br />
Ahumada, Vera Albrecht, Alberta Arnold, Bruce Brooks, Mark<br />
Brooks, Richard Brown, John Chaffee, Salvador Cuellar, Dennis<br />
D’Amelio, John Henry Davis, Lisa DeSpain, Sandra Dickinson,<br />
Payal Doctor, Dorothy Ellis, Helmut Eppich, Hugo Fernandez,<br />
Susan Gizzi, Erika Heppner, Javier Larenas, Louis Lucca, Fern<br />
Luskin, Rosemary Mayer, Sarah Midkiff, Gustavo Moretto,<br />
Eman Mosharafa, Emmanuel Nartey, Sean Palmer, Jason<br />
Ramirez, Joyce Rheuban, James Richardson, Gary Richmond,<br />
Aaron Rizzieri, Joan Schwartz, Stefania Sertich, Thomas<br />
Seymour, Arthur Simms, Patricia Sokolski, Scott Sternbach,<br />
Shaunee Wallace, Gary Vollo, Phalangchok Wanphet<br />
HUH100 Exploring the Humanities<br />
3 credits; 3 hours<br />
Students will identify and examine the concepts and connections<br />
among the various disciplines within the humanities such as: philosophy,<br />
art, music, theatre, language and literature. They will do<br />
so through a series of readings, observations and museum/theatre<br />
visits and apply basic principles of aesthetics and interpretation.<br />
Prerequisite: CSE099, ENA/ENG/ESA099/ENC101<br />
Performing Arts<br />
Dance<br />
HUD101 Theatrical Dance I<br />
2 credits; 2 hours (1 practice hour)<br />
This course will introduce students to ballet, modern jazz and<br />
selected ethnic dance through dance history and class performance.<br />
Students will utilize the basic techniques of each of these<br />
dance forms, including barre exercises, center practice and combinations<br />
across the floor. The basic theory of the positions and<br />
movements of the body will be explored. Leotards and tights or<br />
loose fitting athletic wear is recommended. Students will be<br />
required to attend and pay admission for one live dance performance.<br />
Studio time (one hour) will be recommended for use by students<br />
for practice. This will be unsupervised practice time and<br />
students will not be required to pay tuition for this hour.<br />
Pre- or Corequisite: CSE099, ENA/ENG/ESA099/ENC101<br />
HUD102 Theatrical Dance II<br />
2 credits; 2 hours<br />
This course is a continuation of Theatrical Dance I (HUD101).<br />
Through the advanced study of dance technique in ballet, modern<br />
and jazz dance, students will continue to explore the theory and<br />
practice of dance as an art form and to explore how ethnic dance<br />
has influenced theatrical dance in the United States. Significant<br />
dance artists, choreographers and major works of choreography<br />
will be examined. Leotards and tights or loose fitting athletic wear<br />
are recommended.<br />
Prerequisite: HUD101<br />
HUD105 Creating Dances: The Art of Choreography<br />
2 credits; 2 hours<br />
This course is designed to help students explore dance improvisation<br />
as an essential component in making dances. Experimenting<br />
with personal movement, students will study the basic techniques<br />
and methods of choreography. Students will use self-expression to<br />
promote analysis, imaginative reflection and participation in creating<br />
dances. Students will also view the works of a variety of<br />
modern dance choreographers, ranging from Martha Graham,<br />
Paul Taylor and Alvin Ailey to innovators in post-modern dance.<br />
Students will be required to attend and pay for a dance rehearsal<br />
and a dance performance.<br />
Prerequisite: CSE099, ENA/ENG/ESA099/ENC101 or<br />
ESL/ESR098<br />
Music<br />
HUM101 Introduction to Music<br />
3 credits; 3 hours<br />
This course is designed to develop an understanding and appreciation<br />
of various forms of music. Emphasis will be placed on the<br />
elements of musical organization, expression and style. Students<br />
will gain understanding by listening to selections and by discussing<br />
significant features of musical compositions from the Middle Ages<br />
to the present time.<br />
Prerequisite: CSE099, ENA/ENG/ESA099/ENC101<br />
HUM104 Music for Children<br />
3 credits; 3 hours<br />
This course is designed to allow education students to explore the<br />
range of music fundamentals and techniques as they relate to<br />
rhythm, pitch and vocal expressiveness. Students will be introduced<br />
to basic skills of percussion, the recorder, singing and reading<br />
music. They will continually grow in this ability to listen to,<br />
respond to and create music with understanding, skill and sensitivity;<br />
and to present lessons to children that allow them to have<br />
those experiences as well.<br />
Prerequisite: CSE099, ESL/ESR099<br />
HUM107 Music of Latin America<br />
3 credits: 3 hours<br />
This course is an overview of the music of Latin America according<br />
to several cultural/geographical areas, including Rio de la<br />
Plata, the Andean Region, Brazil, the Caribbean and Mexico.<br />
Latin American musical developments from the past and present<br />
will be studied to show the individual characteristics as well as the<br />
common elements within the various styles. Students will be<br />
required to attend one live concert at minimal or no cost.<br />
Prerequisite: CSE099, ENA/ENG/ESA099/ENC101<br />
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