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The Course Descriptions catalog describes all undergraduate and graduate courses offered by Michigan State University. The searches below only return course versions Fall 2000 and forward. Please refer to the Archived Course Descriptions for versions prior to Fall 2000.

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THR 455  History of Dance to 1900

Description:
Overview and anthropological perspective on selected ethnic forms of dance. Emphasis on dance idioms and dance artists as cultural expressions.
Effective Dates:
FS92 - FS98


THR 455  History of Dance to 1900

Description:
Overview and anthropological perspective on selected ethnic forms of dance. Emphasis on dance idioms and dance artists as cultural expressions.
Effective Dates:
SS99 - SS02


THR 455  History of Dance to 1900

Semester:
Fall of even years
Credits:
Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3
Restrictions:
Not open to freshmen or sophomores.
Description:
Overview and anthropological perspective on selected ethnic forms of dance. Emphasis on dance idioms as cultural expressions.
Effective Dates:
US02 - US06


THR 455   History of Dance to 1900 (W)

Semester:
Fall of even years
Credits:
Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3
Prerequisite:
Completion of Tier I Writing Requirement
Restrictions:
Not open to freshmen or sophomores.
Description:
Overview and anthropological perspective on selected ethnic forms of dance. Emphasis on dance idioms as cultural expressions.
Effective Dates:
FS06 - US07


THR 455   History of Dance to 1900 (W)

Semester:
Fall of even years
Credits:
Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3
Prerequisite:
Completion of Tier I Writing Requirement
Restrictions:
Not open to freshmen or sophomores.
Description:
Overview of social and theatre dance forms from Middle Ages through 19th century. Diverse aesthetic viewpoints. Dance as an ethnic form.
Effective Dates:
FS07 - SS08


DAN 455  History of Dance to 1900 (W)

Semester:
Fall of even years
Credits:
Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 3
Prerequisite:
Completion of Tier I Writing Requirement
Restrictions:
Not open to freshmen or sophomores.
Description:
Overview of social and theatre dance forms from Middle Ages through 19th century. Diverse aesthetic viewpoints. Dance as an ethnic form.
Semester Alias:
THR 455
Effective Dates:
US08 - US10


DAN 455  Dance Studies: Traditions

Semester:
Fall of every year
Credits:
Total Credits: 3   Lecture/Recitation/Discussion Hours: 2   Lab Hours: 2
Prerequisite:
Completion of Tier I Writing Requirement
Restrictions:
Not open to freshmen or sophomores.
Description:
Dance as a theoretical field of study. Diverse functions, ethnic forms and historical roots examined.
Semester Alias:
THR 455
Effective Dates:
FS10 - US17