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Academic Year 2003/2004


West African Dance I
DANC 260 SP

This course may be repeated for credit.

An introduction through dancing, lecture, reading and video of a variety of West African traditional dances. Students will learn religious, recreational, ceremonial and warrior dance choreographies.

MAJOR READINGS

Selected articles.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Regular registration. If class is full please add your name to the enrollment request. Do not contact instructor. Students will perform in the West African Drumming and Dance Concert at the end of the semester.

COURSE FORMAT: Studio

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: .5    Gen Ed Area Dept: HA DANC    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Mensah,Helen A   
Times: .M.W... 07:45PM-09:45PM;     Location: TST001
Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: 36)
SR. major: 4   Jr. major: 4
SR. non-major: 6   Jr. non-major: 7   SO: 8   FR: 7

Special Attributes:
Curricular Renewal:    Reading Non-Verbal Texts, Writing, Focused Inquiry Course
Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-19-2004


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