THEA 334 — Drama in African Societies
Theatre Arts · University of Ghana
An examination and critical analysis of some of the different types of theatres in traditional African cultures, particularly with regard to the use of narrative, ceremonies, ritual dance, possession, masks or masquerades, and their roles in religious, political and social contexts. The course also covers the emergence of popular forms of theatre as a syncretism between the traditional and the contemporary in an ever-changing African society.
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Level 300
- Semester
- Semester Two
Other courses on this programme
- THEA 331 — Play Analysis and Interpretation II
- THEA 332 — Play Analysis and Interpretation III
- THEA 333 — History of Drama and Theatre: European 1600-1820
- THEA 335 — Production Participation I
- THEA 336 — Production Participation II
- THEA 337 — Introduction to Directing
- THEA 338 — Theatre Management
- THEA 341 — Stagecraft
- THEA 342 — Acting
- THEA 343 — Fundamentals of Radio, TV, Film and Video
- THEA 344 — Drama in Education: An Introduction
- THEA 345 — Dramatic Theory and Criticism
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Start freeCourse details from University of Ghana Volume 2 Handbook for the Bachelor's Degree: Course Descriptions for Programmes in the Humanities (2017).