COLLIN COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
Course Information
Course Number: DANC 1223
Course Title: Hip Hop II
Course Description: Hip Hop II is a continuation of hip hop I. Further exploration of movement
material as it relates to the historical, socio-economic, and musical/aesthetic contexts from
which hip hop dance emerged. Lab required.
Course Credit Hours:
Lecture Hours:
Lab Hours:
2
1
2
Prerequisite: DANC 1222
Student Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able
to do the following:
1. Further develop communication skills through an understanding of the multifaceted role dance
may play in youth, visual and hip-hop cultures contexts – analysis of how dance/movement is a
vehicle for communication in each instance.
2. Research a dance or aspects of popular, visual or hip-hop culture as it relates to personal
interest research topic and produce a written research project that reflects critical thinking
about the subject.
3. Further explore dance and music as artistic undertakings with the aesthetic of hip-hop culture.
4. Exhibit a kinesthetic and intellectual awareness of the various dance elements and how they
are utilized in choreography to communicate and convey different messages and intentions.
5. Demonstrate critical thinking about the aesthetic principles identified through the various art
forms of hip-hop culture through the following activities: class discussions about reading
assignments, class discussions about video viewing of dance, research and writing skills.
6. Participation in movement investigations.
7. Develop critical thinking through one’s own personal aesthetic through creative activities that
are assigned throughout the semester, and write an educated commentary about hip-hop and
popular culture.
Withdrawal Policy: See the current Collin Registration Guide for last day to withdraw.
Collin College Academic Policies: See the current Collin Student Handbook
Americans with Disabilities Act Statement: Collin College will adhere to all applicable federal,
state and local laws, regulations and guidelines with respect to providing reasonable
accommodations as required to afford equal educational opportunity. It is the student’s
responsibility to contact the ACCESS office, SCC-D140 or 972.881.5898 (V/TTD: 972.881.5950)
to arrange for appropriate accommodations. See the current Collin Student Handbook for
additional information.
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