Dance Anthropology

The course gives an advanced introduction to and specialised knowledge of different fields of ethnochoreology and dance anthropology. During the course, the students will be given focused insights into chosen theoretical and methodological approaches within these fields: these cover approaches emphasising dance structure and other ones emphasising cultural context. The course consists of discussing various research materials from a global context. A special attention will be given to Nordic research and projects as well as anthropological fieldwork.

Knowledge:
An examinee with completed qualification in DANS3008
- has knowledge of different fields of ethnochoreology and dance anthropology
- has insight into chosen theoretical and methodological approaches to ethnochoreology and dance anthropology

Skills:
An examinee with completed qualification in DANS3008
- is able to conduct a small-scale fieldwork
- is able to use selected methods for collection of ethnographic data

General competence:
An examinee with completed qualification in DANS3008
- is able to work independently and in groups with a chosen academic problem
- is able to connect theory and methodology in setting up an academic project

The entire or at least parts of the course will be given digitally, and it will consist of lectures, seminars, workshops, as well as a mandatory, small-scale fieldwork. This small-scale fieldwork done in groups will take place in Trondheim, in the late afternoon/evening during the intensive course. The purpose of the fieldwork is to try out/use selected methods (observation, interviews etc.) for collection and analysis of ethnographic data. The students will present their fieldwork during the intensive course week, and a short group report must be handed in. The students must have completed/passed the fieldwork task in order to turn in their exam task.