ANTH 217 - Drums,Culture and New World Rhythmatism

Institution:

College of Southern Nevada

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Description:

Explore the complex relationships between culture, rhythm, music, and dance, while learning to sing and play hand drums from around the world. This course will compare and contrast the role and meaning of rhythm and music in traditional cultures with the contemporary global renaissance of drum and dance. In addition to lecture, reading, writing and video, expect a hands-on experiential process involving song, poetry, some movement, and lots and lots of drumming.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.csn.edu

Phone Number:

(702) 651-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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