Undergraduate Catalog - University of Louisiana at Monroe

186 UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA MONROE 2012-2013 UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG
3086. PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT. 1 cr.
Introduction to the process of documenting professional growth
and development including preparation, selection, application,
evaluation, and integration of portfolios. Must be admitted to
Teacher Education. Take during professional semester 1. F, Sp
4000. SENIOR SEMINAR. 1-3 cr. Summary course in education. Open
only to students with senior standing who have been admitted to
a teacher education program.
4050. MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION. 3 cr. Introduction to subcultures
including political, economic, and social backgrounds
and the impact on educational needs and methodology. Must
be admitted to Teacher Education. Take during professional
semester 1.
4056. STUDENT TEACHING IN HIGH SCHOOL. 9-12 cr. Directed
observation and supervised teaching in an approved secondary
school. Must be admitted to Teacher Education and pass all
applicable parts of PRAXIS. F, S
4091. DIRECTED STUDY. 1-6 cr. Investigative study on selected
problems by students with particular needs. By permission only.
For Undergraduates and Graduates
4001. ASSESSMENT PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE FOR ALL
LEARNERS. 3 cr. This course is designed to teach the principles
of test and measurements for both elementary and secondary
teachers; types of tests, accommodative assessment strategies,
the essentials of good questions, and objective and standardize
tests. The course offered in traditional and web-based (internet
format) in the spring and fall semesters and in the summer in a
15-day workshop format.
4081. CONTINUING STUDIES IN CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION.
1-3 cr. Various topics in curriculum and instruction. May be
repeated. Credit may not be applied toward a degree. Grade of
CR (Credit) or NC (No Credit) will be awarded.
4082. TECHNOLOGY FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING. 3 cr.
Provides experience with planning and delivery of instruction
that integrates a variety of software, hardware, applications, and
learning tools. Develops technology and content rich lessons that
promote improved student learning and reflect effective grouping
and assessment strategies for diverse populations. Prerequisite:
CURR 2085 or permission of instructor. F, Su
4084. PRACTICUM - ELEMENTARY. 3-6 cr. Internship program
designed to give supervised experience in the school. Must be
admitted to Teacher Education. F (Formerly CURR 483A)
4083. PRACTICUM - SECONDARY. 3-6 cr. Internship program
designed to give supervised experience in the school. May
be repeated for a total of 12 hours credit. Must be admitted to
Teacher Education. F (Formerly CURR 483B)
DANCE
(DANC)
Required for a minor: Dance 1012, or 2012; 1014
or 2014; 1026 or 2026; 1025 or 2009; 1028 or 2028;
4005; 4024; 4027; 4092; 4093, and additional hours from
electives 1027, 1029, 2009, 2012, 2014, 2026, 2028,
4094, 4091 Directed Study, and Kinesiology 4032. Total of
21 semester hours.
For Undergraduates Only
1012. TAP DANCE. 1 cr. The study of tap dance steps and techniques
as related to theatre dance.
1014. JAZZ DANCE I. 1 cr. The study of jazz techniques with emphasis
on style and rhythmic design.
1022. AEROBIC DANCE. 1 cr. Rhythmic activities that improve
cardiorespiratory endurance, flexibility, body composition,
muscular strength and endurance.
1025. MODERN DANCE I. 1 cr. The study of modern dance techniques
and principles of movement.
1026. BALLET. 1 cr. Ballet technique including ballet terminology,
technical principles, and theory.
1027. SOCIAL DANCE. 1 cr. The instruction and practice of traditional
and contemporary ballroom dancing.
1028. THEATER DANCE. 1 cr. Basic introduction to dance forms found
on the musical, operatic, and theatrical stage, to include ballet,
jazz, and tap. Students will develop a dance vocabulary and
learn classic steps and combinations. Emphasis will also be
placed on stage awareness and presence.
1029. FOLK DANCE. 1 cr. The instruction and practice of American
and International folk dances.
2009. MODERN DANCE II. 1 cr. Advanced technique, movement
combinations, choreography, and theory of modern dance.
2012. TAP II. 1 cr. Maximum 4 cr. hrs. to be earned. A continuation
of the study of tap dancing designed for the intermediate/
advanced dancer. Students will build on an already existing
tap vocabulary and skill level. Prerequisites: Dance 1012 or
permission of the instructor.
2014. JAZZ DANCE II. 1 cr. Advanced technique, movement
combinations, choreography, and theory of jazz dance.
2026. BALLET II. 1 cr. Maximum 4 credit hours. A continuation into
the discipline and execution of ballet. Building on the basics of
ballet, the student will move toward more advanced techniques.
Emphasis will be on perfecting technical skills along with
expanding the knowledge of ballet history and ballet terminology.
This class is designed for the intermediate/advanced student.
Prerequisites: DANC 1026 or permission of instructor.
2028. THEATER DANCE II. 1 cr. A continuation of the study of theatre
dance designed for the intermediate/advanced dancer. Styles
include but are not limited to ballet, modern, jazz, tap, and
ballroom. Prerequisites: Dance 1028 or permission of the instructor.
3001. THEORY AND APPLICATION OF DANCE. 3 cr. A study of
various forms of dance, including recreational and concert
dance, with emphasis on dance enjoyment, appreciation, skills,
techniques, history and theory.
4027. DANCE PEDAGOGY I. 3 cr. Designed to give the dance student
an introduction to teaching dance. Students will learn theory,
planning, application of teaching. Students will be expected to
teach classes of various techniques and levels as part of the
learning process. Prerequisites: Dance 4005, Dance 4024, or
Dance 4093 or permission of instructor.
For Undergraduates and Graduates
4005. ADMINISTRATION OF DANCE. 3 cr. The organization and
administration of dance productions, dance festivals, and other
dance performances.
4024. DANCE WORKSHOP. 1-3 cr. A study of the art of dance,
including history, terminology, techniques, composition, and
elements of movement. Prerequisite: appropriate dance
background.
4092. HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF DANCE. 1-3 cr. 6 cr.
maximum. Directed study and/or research in selected areas
of dance. Prerequisite: approval of department head. F, Sp, Su
(Formerly DANC 491A)
4093. DANCE AND REPERTORY ENSEMBLE. 1-3 cr. 6 cr.
maximum. Directed study and/or research in selected areas
of dance. Prerequisite: approval of department head. F, Sp, Su
(Formerly DANC 491B)
4094. SUMMER DANCE WORKSHOP. 1-3 cr. 6 cr. maximum.
Directed study and/or research in selected areas of dance.
Prerequisite: approval of department head. (Formerly DANC
491C)
4095. DIRECTED STUDY - DANCE. 1-3 cr. 6 cr. maximum. Directed
study and/or research in selected areas of dance. Prerequisite:
approval of department head. F, Sp, Su (Formerly DANC 491D)