International semester (BDA910)

Dance students have the opportunity to study abroad in the 5th semester. An overall learning outcome for this course is to develop professionally as a dance artist. In addition to gaining knowledge of the international dance field, the student develops as a person.


Course description for study year 2024-2025. Please note that changes may occur.

Facts

Course code

BDA910

Version

2

Credits (ECTS)

30

Semester tution start

Autumn

Number of semesters

1

Exam semester

Autumn

Language of instruction

English, Norwegian

Content

During the international semester, the student will primarily take classes in dance to develop as a dancer. Genres and type of dance are subordinate, and a specialization based on the student's wishes is possible. The subjects studied can also contain both theoretical and pedagogical components depending on the courses offered at the host institution.

Learning outcome

Knowledge

After completing the course, the student should be able to:

  • discuss widened perspectives gained during their semester abroad regarding their own role as a performing and co-creating dancer.

Skills

After completing the course, the student should be able to:

  • demonstrate further developed skills in and understanding of dance technique, as well as a deepened knowledge of performativity.

General competence

After completing the course, the student should be able to:

  • In connection with their studies abroad, reflect on their development and experience as a performing and co-creating dancer
  • reflect on the cultural framework under which one has worked and the impact it has had on oneself as a performing and co-creating dancer

Required prerequisite knowledge

None

Exam

Form of assessment Weight Duration Marks Aid
Folder evaluation 1/1 Passed / Not Passed

Assessment is individually determined based on the specifications as laid out in the Learning Agreement.

Coursework requirements

Compulsory course requirements are formulated in the Learning Agreement, which details the program of studies to be followed at the host institution.

Course teacher(s)

Course coordinator:

Birgitte Bauer-Nilsen

Method of work

The student follows a program of studies at a host institution, either by entering an existing program or following a program specifically designed for the individual student(s). The Learning Agreement may also include individual work depending on the program at the host institution / own application.

It is also possible for UiS students who travel abroad to construct the content of a stay abroad that is not based on an existing institutional cooperation. Such an arrangement must be approved by the department management and funded by the individual student.

Incoming exchange students are assigned a supervisor at UiS, who follows up their studies during their stay. It is desirable that students from UiS who travel abroad are assigned a supervisor at their host institution.

Open for

Bachelor in Dance

Course assessment

There must be an early dialogue between the course supervisor, the student union representative and the students. The purpose is feedback from the students for changes and adjustments in the course for the current semester.In addition, a digital subject evaluation must be carried out at least every three years. Its purpose is to gather the students experiences with the course.

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