AFAM 4223 - African Dance II

Institution:

University of Oklahoma Norman Campus

Subject:

AFAM-African & African Am St

Description:

Prerequisite: any course that focuses on African or African American content, or English 1213. The course is designed to deepen understanding of African dance through a combination of praxis, theory, and choreography. In this course the Umfundalai technique is taught at an accelerated pace. Students are challenged to perform advanced combinations of this dance technique. Students conduct research on African dance and African dance aesthetics. Theoretical applications of African aesthetics to African dance are made. Students explore aesthetic theory, relevant historical information and traditional African cultural philosophy through choreography. (Irreg.)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ou.edu

Phone Number:

(405) 325-0311

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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