Course Form (revised 7-2008)
I. Summary of Proposed Changes
Dept / Program
School of Theatre & Dance
Course Title
Freshman Seminar
Course #
U DANC 190
Short Title (max. 26 characters incl. spaces)
Freshman Seminar
Summarize the change(s) proposed
New course
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.) 
U 190 Freshman Seminar 1 cr. Introduces incoming freshmen to the world of university dance and
contemporary dance as a profession.
Justification: How does the course fit with the existing curriculum? Why is it needed?
This course is designed to help first-year dance students to develop an understanding of the possibilities within
the field of dance today; learn skills that will benefit the students’ learning experiences at The University of
Montana and in the Dance Division; learn to write a dance concert critique; learn to conduct library research;
practice healthy eating habits and dance-injury-prevention techniques; and develop a sense of responsibility.
We are proposing this permanent class to replace a special topic course that has been offered in semesters
past.
Are there curricular adjustments to accommodate teaching this course?
Yes.
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
From:
To:
Repeatability
Cross Listing
(primary program
initiates form)
YES
From:
To:
NO
X
Prerequisites
1. Current course information at it appears in catalog
(http://www.umt.edu/catalog) 
3. If cross-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)
Is there a fee associated with the course?
2. Full and exact entry (as proposed) 
Have you reviewed the graduate increment
guidelines? Please check (X) space provided.
5. Other programs affected by the change
6. Justification for proposed change
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.
FRESHMAN SEMINAR-DANC 190 AUTUMN 2010
Professor: Michele Antonioli
Office PARTV 184
Office Hours: T 2:30-3:30, W 1:30-2:30, Fri. 11-12
Email:michele.antonioli@umontana.edu
Purpose: To introduce incoming freshmen to the world of university dance and contemporary dance as
a profession. This course will briefly cover topics that new students pursuing a dance major will need to
know to be successful. Topics will include contemporary dance history, dance injury care and
prevention, writing skills for the dance major, library research skills as well as careers in dance today.
Teaching Methods: The course will primarily consist of discussion, lecture and guest presentations.
Requirements/Grading: Students will write a dance critique using the format required by dance faculty
at the University of Montana School of Theatre & Dance. Students will research and present a brief
presentation on a contemporary choreographer working today.
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
http://life.umt.edu/VPSA/name/StudentConductCode.
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.