ANT 233 - Performing Arts in West Africa

Course in traditional Ghanaian music and dance. Students learn singing, dancing, and drumming at the School of African Rhythm and Dance with a master drummer and several Ghanaian instructors. In addition to the historical and sociocultural perspectives taught by the master drummer, students will visit churches and celebrations that incorporate music and dance. Coursework will include lectures and reading assignments on African performing arts, a reflective and analytical essay, practices, appreciation of performing arts in contemporary sociocultural contexts, and a student performance at the end of the program. This course meets for a minimum of 50-60 semester hours.

Graded on a P/F basis.

Co-requisite: ANT 232 Contemporary Ghanaian Society and Culture (Davidson in Ghana Summer Program)

Satisfies a major requirement in Anthropology and Africana Studies

Satisfies a minor requirement in Dance

Satisfies a concentration requirement in Ethnic Studies

Students entering 2012 and after: satisfies Visual and Performing Arts distribution requirement

Students entering before 2012: satisfies Fine Arts distribution requirement

Satisfies the Cultural Diversity requirement