Time Schedule:
Kedmon Mapana
MUSAP 389
Seattle Campus
World music traditions taught by visiting native artists. Consult ethnomusicology staff for current offerings. Intended for undergraduate majors. Audition required. Credit/no credit only.
Class description
Students will learn different Wagogo music/dance traditions. They will also be exposed to different Wagogo musical instruments. The nature of the course entails performing music/dance featuring Wagogo traditional musical/dance materials. The course should assist students to broaden their understanding and awareness of the worlds musical expressions.
Student learning goals
Sing and dance selected pieces of Wagogo music/dance traditions
Play selected instruments of the Wagogo people
Demonstrate an understanding of how Wagogo music/dance function in a society
Demonstrate an understanding of how the history and geography shape the music/dance of Wagogo people
Demonstrate an understanding of how Wagogo music instruments are categorized
Demonstrate an understanding of musical enculturation of Wagogo children
General method of instruction
Participatory/hands-on
Recommended preparation
Please make every effort to arrive on time to class. Participation is required for all class meetings. Please call me at (206-890-4465) or e-mail (mapank@spu.edu) prior to class, should illness prevent your attendance. If you have a disability that requires special attention, please contact me as soon as possible. Use APA style 6th edition for all citations and references in the preparation of a short course paper.
Class assignments and grading
Participation in class sessions; Preparations for each class by reviewing/practicing songs, reading assigned material, listening; Short paper (3 pages) and Final performance.
Participation in class sessions (30%) Preparations for each class by reviewing/practicing songs, reading assigned material, listening (20%)
Short paper (3 pages) (10%)
Final performance (30%)
