COURSE INDEX - LaGuardia Community College

Humanities Department
Department Faculty
Michael Rodriguez, Chairperson, Leslie Aarms, Minerva
Ahumada, Vera Albrecht, Alberta Arnold, Bruce Brooks, Mark
Brooks, Richard Brown, John Chaffee, Salvador Cuellar, Dennis
D’Amelio, John Henry Davis, Lisa DeSpain, Sandra Dickinson,
Payal Doctor, Dorothy Ellis, Helmut Eppich, Hugo Fernandez,
Susan Gizzi, Erika Heppner, Javier Larenas, Louis Lucca, Fern
Luskin, Rosemary Mayer, Sarah Midkiff, Gustavo Moretto,
Eman Mosharafa, Emmanuel Nartey, Sean Palmer, Jason
Ramirez, Joyce Rheuban, James Richardson, Gary Richmond,
Aaron Rizzieri, Joan Schwartz, Stefania Sertich, Thomas
Seymour, Arthur Simms, Patricia Sokolski, Scott Sternbach,
Shaunee Wallace, Gary Vollo, Phalangchok Wanphet
HUH100 Exploring the Humanities
3 credits; 3 hours
Students will identify and examine the concepts and connections
among the various disciplines within the humanities such as: philosophy,
art, music, theatre, language and literature. They will do
so through a series of readings, observations and museum/theatre
visits and apply basic principles of aesthetics and interpretation.
Prerequisite: CSE099, ENA/ENG/ESA099/ENC101
Performing Arts
Dance
HUD101 Theatrical Dance I
2 credits; 2 hours (1 practice hour)
This course will introduce students to ballet, modern jazz and
selected ethnic dance through dance history and class performance.
Students will utilize the basic techniques of each of these
dance forms, including barre exercises, center practice and combinations
across the floor. The basic theory of the positions and
movements of the body will be explored. Leotards and tights or
loose fitting athletic wear is recommended. Students will be
required to attend and pay admission for one live dance performance.
Studio time (one hour) will be recommended for use by students
for practice. This will be unsupervised practice time and
students will not be required to pay tuition for this hour.
Pre- or Corequisite: CSE099, ENA/ENG/ESA099/ENC101
HUD102 Theatrical Dance II
2 credits; 2 hours
This course is a continuation of Theatrical Dance I (HUD101).
Through the advanced study of dance technique in ballet, modern
and jazz dance, students will continue to explore the theory and
practice of dance as an art form and to explore how ethnic dance
has influenced theatrical dance in the United States. Significant
dance artists, choreographers and major works of choreography
will be examined. Leotards and tights or loose fitting athletic wear
are recommended.
Prerequisite: HUD101
HUD105 Creating Dances: The Art of Choreography
2 credits; 2 hours
This course is designed to help students explore dance improvisation
as an essential component in making dances. Experimenting
with personal movement, students will study the basic techniques
and methods of choreography. Students will use self-expression to
promote analysis, imaginative reflection and participation in creating
dances. Students will also view the works of a variety of
modern dance choreographers, ranging from Martha Graham,
Paul Taylor and Alvin Ailey to innovators in post-modern dance.
Students will be required to attend and pay for a dance rehearsal
and a dance performance.
Prerequisite: CSE099, ENA/ENG/ESA099/ENC101 or
ESL/ESR098
Music
HUM101 Introduction to Music
3 credits; 3 hours
This course is designed to develop an understanding and appreciation
of various forms of music. Emphasis will be placed on the
elements of musical organization, expression and style. Students
will gain understanding by listening to selections and by discussing
significant features of musical compositions from the Middle Ages
to the present time.
Prerequisite: CSE099, ENA/ENG/ESA099/ENC101
HUM104 Music for Children
3 credits; 3 hours
This course is designed to allow education students to explore the
range of music fundamentals and techniques as they relate to
rhythm, pitch and vocal expressiveness. Students will be introduced
to basic skills of percussion, the recorder, singing and reading
music. They will continually grow in this ability to listen to,
respond to and create music with understanding, skill and sensitivity;
and to present lessons to children that allow them to have
those experiences as well.
Prerequisite: CSE099, ESL/ESR099
HUM107 Music of Latin America
3 credits: 3 hours
This course is an overview of the music of Latin America according
to several cultural/geographical areas, including Rio de la
Plata, the Andean Region, Brazil, the Caribbean and Mexico.
Latin American musical developments from the past and present
will be studied to show the individual characteristics as well as the
common elements within the various styles. Students will be
required to attend one live concert at minimal or no cost.
Prerequisite: CSE099, ENA/ENG/ESA099/ENC101
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