Course Form (revised 7-2008)
I. Summary of Proposed Changes
Dept / Program
School of Theatre & Dance
Course Title
Course #
U DANC 160A
(DAN 108A)
Dance Forms: Irish
Short Title (max. 26 characters incl. spaces)
Dance Forms: Irish
Summarize the change(s) proposed
Renaming course and revising description
II. Endorsement/Approvals
Complete the form and obtain signatures before submitting to Faculty Senate Office
Please type / print name Signature
Requestor:
Michele Antonioli
Phone/ email :
x2875
Program Chair/Director:
Other affected
programs:
Dean:
Date
michele.antonioli@umontana.edu
Mark Dean
x2879
Dr. Stephen Kalm
x4970
III: To Add a New Course Syllabus and assessment information is required (paste syllabus into
section V or attach). Course should have internal coherence and clear focus.
Exact entry to appear in the next catalog (Specify course abbreviation, level, number, title, credits,
repeatability (if applicable), frequency of offering, prerequisites, and a brief description.) 
Justification: How does the course fit with the existing curriculum? Why is it needed?
Are there curricular adjustments to accommodate teaching this course?
Complete for UG courses. (UG courses should be assigned a 400 number).
Describe graduate increment (Reference guidelines: http://www.umt.edu/facultysenate/Grad/UG.htm)
Fees may be requested only for courses meeting specific conditions determined by the
Board of Regents. Please indicate whether this course will be considered for a fee.
If YES, what is the proposed amount of the fee?
Justification:
IV. To Delete or Change an Existing Course – check X all that apply
Deletion
Title
Course Number
From:
Level U, UG, G
Change
To:
Description Change
Change in Credits
X
From:
To:
Prerequisites
1. Current course information at it appears in catalog
(http://www.umt.edu/catalog) 
U 108A Dance Forms I 2 cr. (R-4) Offered autumn and
spring. Introduction to basic dance vocabulary and
technique in a particular style.
YES
NO
X
From:
To:
Repeatability
Cross Listing
(primary program
initiates form)
Is there a fee associated with the course?
2. Full and exact entry (as proposed) 
U 160A Dance Forms: Irish 2 cr. (R-4)
Offered autumn and spring. Introduction to
basic Irish dance vocabulary and technique.
3. If cros-listed course: secondary program & course
number
4. Graduate increment if level of course is changed to UG.
Reference guidelines at:
http://www.umt.edu/facultysenate/Grad/UG.htm
(syllabus required in section V)
5. Other programs affected by the change
6. Justification for proposed change
Have you reviewed the graduate increment
guidelines? Please check (X) space provided.
DRAM 108A: Dance Forms was proposed and
approved as a general-education, lowerdivision course that allows instructors to offer
differing styles of dance. We wish to offer a
number of such styles as their own courses
under the Dance Forms classification to signify
each course’s unique world dance form.
V. Syllabus/Assessment Information
Required for new courses and course change from U to UG. Paste syllabus in field below or attach and send
digital copy with form.
DANC 160A
Dance Forms: Irish Dance
3 credits
School of Theatre & Dance
“Dance as if no one’s watching; sing as if no one’s listening,
and live everyday as if it were your last” Irish Proverb.
Instructor:
PARTV 035 (ballet studio)
Wednesdays from 11:10-1:00pm
Jaymie Lewis
Contact Information:
(406) 439-1696
Office Hours:
by appointment
jaymie@irishdancemt.com
I. Rationale:
This course exists to introduce students to Irish Step Dancing and Ceili Dancing for students with
limited to not dance experience.
II. Course Aims and Objectives:
Specific Learning Objectives:
By the end of this course, students will:
 Be able to dance and perform various basic traditional Irish Dancing moves (such as the Skip
1 2’s, Leap 2 3’s, and 7’s) as well as Irish Dancing steps (rise and grind & sink and grind)
and be able to reflect on such learning in a ½ page journal entry each week.
 Be able to dance and perform various Ceili dances from Ar Rinci Foirne, and apply learning
to social Ceili setting, as well as answer questions about various movements in
aforementioned Ceili dances.
 Have a greater understanding and insight into the historical and cultural traditions behind
various Irish Dancing traditions, as well as the connection dance has to music.
 Be able to identify dances by their parts and movements as well as music.
III. Format and Procedures:
Class will meet each Wednesday from 11:10am-1:00pm. Please arrive promptly so we can start on
time. Each class will start with a warm-up and stretch, followed by a review of the previous class’s
dances. Absolutely no food and drink is allowed in the dance studio. Attendance and participation
are mandatory. Be sure to come ready to dance, wearing comfortable clothes that you can move
around in. Absolutely no outside street shoes are allowed in the studio. You are welcome to wear
jazz shoes or Irish Dancing shoes if you choose, however dancing barefoot or in gym shoes is also
fine. On average we will work on three dances a week. Each week dancers are asked to either turn
in or email a 1/2 page journal entry reflecting on the dances learned throughout the previous week.
There is no set format for the journal entry; however students should show learning and greater
understanding of the material, addressing specific movements or figures within the dances, and
using correct terminology. Once a month, a brief quiz will be given on the dances and movements
having been worked on. Students will have advanced warning of such quizzes and sample questions
will be given to prepare students for the first quiz.
IV. Course Requirements:
1. Class attendance and participation policy: Class attendance and participation is mandatory. If a
student knows that they are going to miss a class, they need to clear it in advance. Arriving
promptly is also important. Dancers arriving late will receive a 5 point deduction from their daily
participation grade. Only two unexcused absences are allowed a semester before it is reflected in
your grade, with a 25 point deduction for each unexcused absence beyond two. A large percentage
of your grade (50%) is based on attendance and participation, so please be sure to be an active and
engaged learner! Extra-credit or make-up classes will be offered once a month in the form of an
evening Ceili. If a student is unable to attend class one day, it can be exchanged with participating
in a local Ceili (dates to be announced in class throughout the semester). Attendance at a Ceili will
only count once towards extra-credit or an unexcused make-up class.
2. Course readings: There is no required text for this course, however, if you are looking for
background reading material I can point out a few good resources. There are also several books
available to take home and read, although none are required reading.
3. Extra-Credit & Make-Up Assignments: Once a month we are looking to host a Ceili on campus.
Attendance at a Ceili can count towards extra-credit or unexcused absence make-up. In order to
count towards either, students must write a 1 page double spaced reflection on the experience. Extra
credit will also be given for a written book report or presentation to the class. Books will be made
available that focus on the history of Irish Dancing and Ceili Dancing.
4. Journal Assignments: Each Wednesday, students are expected to either hand in, or email a ½ page
reflection on the dances learned during the previous week. This reflection is to serve as a
dialogue.
Ask any questions you may still have, or explain the parts of a dance in an effort to show
understanding. Basically, show that you have learned the material, and reflect on its relevance to
you. Journals will make up 30% of your grade.
5. Quizzes: Once a month there will be a brief quiz on dances learned. The quizzes will relate to
either specific movements in the dance, or ask you to identify the type of dance a particular Ceili
dance is (reel, jig, double jig, etc). Advanced notice will be given about quizzes, as well as a study
guide. Quizzes will make up 20% of your grade.
V. Grading Procedures: Grades will be based on attendance and participation, as well as journal
entries, and quiz scores. The final course grade will be based on the following grade scale.
1. Final Grade Break Down
50% Attendance and Participation
30% Journals
20% Quizzes
2. Grade (% of total class points)
90% = A
80% = B
70% = C
60 %= D
59% = F
VI. Academic Misconduct and the Student Conduct Code
All students must practice academic honesty. Academic misconduct is subject to an academic
penalty by the course instructor and/or disciplinary sanction by the University. All students need to
be familiar with the Student Conduct Code. The Code is available for review online at
www.umt.edu/SA/VPSA/Index.cfm/page/1321.
VII. Accommodations for students with disabilities
In compliance with the University of Montana policy and equal access laws, I am available to
discuss appropriate academic accommodations that may be required for student with disabilities.
Requests for academic accommodations are to be made during the first three weeks of the semester,
except for unusual circumstances, so arrangements can be made. Students are encouraged to register
with Student Disability Services to verify their eligibility for appropriate accommodations.
VIII. Additional Resource Readings
All Theatre & Dance students must have an in-depth knowledge of the practices and procedures
outlined in the School of Theatre & Dance Handbook. The Handbook is available online at
http://www.sfa.umt.edu/drama/index.html.
VI Department Summary (Required if several forms are submitted) In a separate document list course
number, title, and proposed change for all proposals.
VII Copies and Electronic Submission. After approval, submit original, one copy, summary of
proposals and electronic file to the Faculty Senate Office, UH 221, camie.foos@mso.umt.edu.