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DANC 605 (DANCE ETHNOLOGY (M.PHIL)) : Area Studies in Dance Ethnology

This module exposes students to the various methodological and theoretical dimensions of studying dance as a cultural form belonging to an ethnic group. It focuses on studying dance to acquire its embedded knowledge in order to understand and appreciate the...

DANC 604 (Core) : Performing Arts Administration

 This programme focuses on in-depth study of the principles of Performing Arts Management/ Administration with emphasis on dance management in academic institutions, professional dance companies and international festivals and related issues. The...

DANC 603 (Core) : Dance Analyses and Criticism

This course focuses on advanced choreological and ethnological analysis of dance in the area
of its creation, performance and production. It will explore the structural elements of dance as
well as cultural/aesthetic principles that characterise its...

DANC 602 (Core) : Research Methods II

This course is a continuation of Research Methods I. It focuses mainly on primary research
methods. Students will be introduced to ethnographic techniques including participant
observation, interviews etc. It will also give students the opportunity of...

DANC 628 (ELECTIVE COURSES) : Dance and Religion

The course will examine the role of dance in traditional African religious practices, Christianity, Islam and others. The course will explore the impact of these religious faiths on dance. The course will further explore current issues relating to the...

DANC 607 (DANCE ETHNOLOGY (M.PHIL) : Dance and African Social Systems

This module focuses on how dance is seen as the regulator of social systems in African cultures. The concept of ‘African society’ will be explored as well as how dance becomes the window through which one can do an in-depth investigation into...

DANC 601 (Core) : Dance Research Methods 1

This course exposes students to the two main approaches to
dance research namely, Ethnochoreological and Anthropological
modes of enquiry. It equips students with the necessary knowledge,
skills and tools to examine dance first, as a movement system and...

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