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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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