Afro-Brazilian Dance I--The African Continuum in South America: Brazil
DANC 205
Fall 2011 not offered
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| This course may be repeated for credit. |
| Crosslisting:
AFAM 206 |
This course will examine the study of the African diaspora, the influence of African culture in South America. It will introduce religious, social, and contemporary dance forms through a historical perspective of African identity in Brazil. |
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Essential Capabilities:
Intercultural Literacy, Interpretation
Interpretation - the examination, review and discussion of culture and
history through various resources.
Intercultural Literacy - the understanding of codified language and
technique of a cultural dance form past, present and future.
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| Credit: .5 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA DANC |
| Course Format: Studio | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (DANC-MN)(DANC) |
Major Readings:
Armstrong, Piers MORALIZING DIONYSUS AND LUBRICATING APOLLO: A SEMANTIC TOPOGRAPHY OF SUBJECT CONSTRUCTION IN AFRO-BAHIAN CARNIVAL
Scott, Anna B. "IT'S ALL IN THE TIMING: THE LATEST MOVES, JAMES BROWN'S GROOVES AND THE 70'S RACE CONSCIOUSNESS MOVEMENT IN SALVADOR, BAHIA-BRAZIL"
Capoeira, Nestor, CAPOEIRA ROOTS OF THE DANCE FIGHT GAME"
Skidmore, Thomas E. "BLACK INTO WHITE: RACE AND NATIONALITY IN BRAZILIAN THOUGHT"
Murphy, John P., MUSIC IN BRASIL: EXPERIENCING MUSIC, EXPRESSING CULTURE
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Examinations and Assignments:
Participation in the "Worlds of Dance" concert in December and written final exam. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Regular registration. |
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