GENERAL EDUCATION OUTCOME ASSESSMENT PLAN, “COMMON ASSIGNMENT(S)”
This is the assignment that all professors teaching a section in the San Jacinto College Core Curriculum will agree upon,
teach, assign, assess and document in Blackboard.
Course & Plan Information
Course Rubric/Number
DANC 2303
Course Title
Dance Appreciation
Component Area
Teamwork
Outcomes assessed
(per district-wide syllabus)
1.
2.
3.
4.
Critical Thinking
Communication Skills
Teamwork
Social Responsibility
Effective Date
Summary (for faculty, expository explanation of assignment)
In previously assigned groups of 4-5 people, you will identify one social dance form (as chosen from list provided) and
summarize the history, development, and present day influence of the form. You will also be required to show (via
video) or personally demonstrate some of the movement from the dance form to the class. As a group, you will
present your work in class.
Parameters/Logistics (for faculty, specific parameters or logistics when implementing)
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(Do not remove, standard for all courses) The assignment must be collected through an “Assignment” content
item in Blackboard. Faculty electing to use Turnitin may do so, but students will need to submit the
document twice: first to the Bb “Assignment” content item and second to Turnitin.
(Do not remove, standard for all courses) The assignment assesses an outcome included in the syllabus for
the course; thus, all assignments should be included as a regular grade in the course. The assignment should
not be considered optional, extra-credit, or a bonus activity.
Part 1 (for students, to be copy and pasted into the Blackboard Assignment item)
Assignment Title
Aligned Outcomes
Group Social Dance Project
1. Develop a basic understanding of dance history periods from primitive
through contemporary.
2. Be able to discuss the interrelationship of art and culture.
3. Acquire skill in thinking and writing about dance performance and practice.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of the factors that determine the expressive
power of dance.
Description
Assignment:
In previously assigned groups of 4-5 people, you will identify one social dance form (as
chosen from list provided) and summarize the history, development, and present day
influence of the form. You will also be required to show (via video) or personally
demonstrate some of the movement from the dance form to the class. As a group, you will
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present your work in class. The presentation should, at minimum, explain the following:
1) How, where, and when the dance developed
2) Who helped develop the form originally? Who are the people that danced this form?
3) How has it evolved in relation to changes in society and culture? For instance, discuss
how the dance either reflected tends in society or rebelled against them. Was it taboo or
accepted? Did this dance influence a change in culture or did it emulate the trends, morals,
and thoughts of society in their time?
4) How this social form is seen in the present day? Is the form still practiced as it was
originally? Have elements of the form morphed into a different dance style or fad dance? Is
the form still popular or widely practiced and if so, where?
All group members should be able to summarize important information about their social
dance form. You will be required to use (4) separate outside resources for your research and
provide a printed bibliography of your sources. Groups will also need to turn in a printed
copy of their Powerpoint and/or notes in class. Groups are encouraged to be creative and
interactive with the class! You may want to wear or show clothing that was fashionable at
the time and use slang phrases or lingo from the time period. You may use videos, photos,
PowerPoint, music or any other tools integrated into presentation.
Social Forms:
Charleston
Cumbia
Twist
Bachata
Square/Line Dance
Maypole Dance
Irish Stepdance
Tinikling (Philippines)
Lindy Hop
Tango
Hustle
Moonwalk/Gliding
Salsa
Cha-cha-cha
Vogue Dance
East Coast Swing
Presentation Guidelines and Grading:
Presentations will be 15-20 minutes in length. The project is worth 15% towards your final
grade. Score will be based on a 100-point scale. Each member of the group will be graded
separately in the areas of content knowledge and presentation length. The group will be
given the same grade for the areas of organization, research, and creativity. This grading
style will ensure that the group works cooperatively to create a cohesive project while also
earning individual credit for the content they learn and present. Please refer to the Grading
Rubric for the Group Assignment for a more detailed breakdown of grading.
Individuals will be accountable for:
1. Illustrating their understanding of the important dates, facts, characteristics,
practice and overall content knowledge of the social dance form in their portion of
the presentation.
2. Clearly presenting one segment of discussion/ teaching presentation in class. 3-5
minutes per student. Presentation must be clear, audible for students to hear, well
organized, and concise.
3. Turning in a self/peer evaluation form to discuss, reflect upon, and grade the work of
all group members.
The Group will be accountable for:
1. Coordinating and integrating all components of research (4 resources) into a
cohesive class presentation.
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2. Using creative and engaging methods of teaching, including a segment of teaching
the dance or a portion of the dance to the class.
3. A clearly organized presentation with a print out of notes or Powerpoint and
Bibliography to hand in during class.
Notes (for faculty, do not
include in Bb)
NOTE: Copy and paste the “PART #” section above as many times as needed to provide details regarding how the
assignment should be structured and presented to students.
Screenshot
NOTE: Capture a single screenshot example of how the assignment – including all parts – may appear once developed in
Blackboard.
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