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PED 113 A01(05891), Winter 2011

Country Dance

Catalog Description:

These courses are for students wishing to gain competency in a physical activity. Courses are offered on a pass/fail basis.

Description:

We will learn American Contra dance and a selection of other traditional social dances from around the world. These dances are group dances with one person directing.

Desired Learning Outcomes:

The successful student will:

• appreciate dance as a fun physical activity and
• be familiar with a variety of dances.

Prerequisites:

Wear comfortable clothes, and comfortable shoes that will not fall off or mark the floor. No partner required.

Instructor:

Martin J. Mohlenkamp, mohlenka@ohio.edu, (740)593-1259, 315-B Morton Hall. Assisted by Adriane Mohlenkamp, Debi Blevins (blevinsd@ohio.edu), and guest instructors.

Web page:

http://www.ohiouniversityfaculty.com/mohlenka/20112/PED113.

Class hours/ location:

MW 7:10-8pm in E216 Grover Center.

Attendance:

If you miss class due to participation in a university athletic team, a family emergency, or a medical reason, you can have that absence excused by informing me in writing (or email) in advance. Retroactive excuses will require additional documentation. If you have the flu or other contagious illness, do not come to class; instead email me and I will mark you as excused.

Grade/ Attendance:

This class is graded credit (CR) or fail (F). To receive credit, you must have no more than two unexcused absences. You can make up an unexcused absence (or accumulate a spare) by attending one of the optional dances on the schedule (there will be a sign-in sheet).

Academic Dishonesty:

It is considered academic dishonesty to either:

• sign in for another person, or
• sign in and then leave without permission.

A student who engages in either of these will fail the course.

Special Needs:

If you have specific physical, psychiatric, or learning disabilities and require accommodations, please let me know as soon as possible so that your learning needs may be appropriately met.

Resources:

Video on how to cough and sneeze without contaminating your hands.

Southeast Ohio Traditional Dance Society

Contra dance video

OU Jitterbug Club

Schedule