MUSC 447
Spring 2020
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| This course may be repeated for credit. |
| Certificates: African Studies Minor |
| Course Cluster: African Studies, African Studies Minor |
This course is designed to build on the skills developed in MUSC445 and MUSC446. Complex repertoire is learned and brought to a performing standard. 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. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA MUSC |
| Course Format: Performance | Grading Mode: Student Option |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: MUSC446 OR MUSC445 |
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Fulfills a Major Requirement for: (AFST-MN)(MUSC) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: 75% - 89% |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
TBA
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Examinations and Assignments:
Rhythms and songs are presented orally. Through practice, students master the assignments from one lesson to the next. Assessment is based on attendance, participation in ensemble music activities, class discussions, dress rehearsal, and final concert (equals a final exam). |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Students should pass either MUSC445 or MUSC446. All MUSC 447 students are required to play for the West African Dance students. Students may also be required to perform outside campus.
Undergraduates may take this course up to two times for a letter grade and up to four times for credit towards graduation. |
| Instructor(s): Dankwa,John Wesley Times: ..T.R.. 06:40PM-08:10PM; Location: RHH109; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 14 | | SR major: 3 | JR major: 3 | | |
| Seats Available: -4 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 3 | JR non-major: 3 | SO: 2 | FR: 0 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 1 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 1 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 0 |
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