1. To study the cultural and historical aspects of the dance 
styles and forms of the country in which the study abroad 
program is based;

2. To learn about the relationship of dance within the art and 
culture of the country where the study abroad program is based;

3. To identify and experience the forms of social dance, 
traditional dance, and theatrical dance in the country of study;

4. To clearly express thoughts and ideas about the cultural 
setting and the new dance forms investigated in group 
discussions;

5. To investigate, through research and practice, aspects of 
cultural dance forms as presented in a written project;

6. To explore the current trends in dance in the region of 
study and the influences of those cultural elements on dances 
created for the final performance project.

The topics for the course will be designed for the particular 
study abroad program.  Generally topics include:

1. historical and cultural aspects of the host country;

2. relationship of dance within the art and culture of the host 
country;
 
3. readings, videos, and live performances of social dance, 
traditional dance and theatrical dance of region in which the 
study abroad program is based;

4. relating dance experiences of the host country to dance 
experiences in the United States;

5. perceptions of the globalization of dance as experienced 
during the study abroad.

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the University’s academic honesty policy, “A Culture of 
Honesty,” and the Student Honor Code. All academic work must 
meet the standards described in “A Culture of Honesty” found 
at: www.uga.edu/honesty. Lack of knowledge of the academic 
honesty policy is not a reasonable explanation for a violation. 
Questions related to course assignments and the academic 
honesty policy should be directed to the instructor.