MUSC 447
Fall 2009
| Section:
01
|
| This course may be repeated for credit. |
| Course Cluster: African Studies |
This course is designed to build on the skills developed in MUSC445 and MUSC446. The repertoire is brought to a performing standard, and more complex repertoire is learned. Students experience the intricacies of dance accompaniment while drumming and singing with the advanced West African dance class. The student ensemble will be asked to perform on (and possibly off) campus. |
|
Essential Capabilities:
Designing, Creating, and Realizing, Interpretation
Intercultural literacy is promoted through a varied repertoire of recreational, ritual, warrior, funeral, and ceremonial music drawn from diverse ethnic groups of Ghana and its neighbors.
|
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA MUSC |
| Course Format: Performance | Grading Mode: Student Option |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: (MUSC445 AND MUSC446) |
|
Fulfills a Requirement for: (AFST-MN)(MUSC) |
|
Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
To be announced
|
Examinations and Assignments:
Assessment is based on attendance, participation in ensemble music activities and class discussions, and (possibly) written assignments. Rhythms and songs are presented orally. Through practice, students master the assignments from one lesson to the next. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Students should pass the beginning and intermediate courses--MUSC445 and MUSC446. All MUSC 447 students are required to play for the West African Dance students. |
| Instructor(s): Adzenyah,Abraham C. Times: ..T.R.. 04:30PM-06:30PM; Location: RHH109; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 14 | | SR major: 3 | JR major: 3 | | |
| Seats Available: 3 | GRAD: 0 | SR non-major: 3 | JR non-major: 3 | SO: 2 | FR: 0 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 0 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 0 |
|