UGRC 226 — Introduction to African Studies/African Drama
University-Wide Required Courses (UGRC) · University of Ghana
Course Description Drama is a universal phenomenon deriving from play and manifesting in important aspects of human spirituality. The rich ritual and ceremonial life which characterizes the social, political and religious institutions of Africa has deep roots in indigenous dramatic traditions of Africa. Selected ceremonies, festivals and rituals will be analyzed to reveal their representation of and interface with institutions of leadership on the one hand and gender on the other. The course will also look at drama as an art form and briefly trace its evolution. It is intended to undertake a systematic survey of contemporary forms of drama and theatre and to provide students with the critical tools to both evaluate and appreciate this important art form. The course will provide students with the opportunity to observe and participate in theatrical manifestations such as plays and festivals. Given the wide range of dramatic works produced in Africa, works studied in this course will be changed from time to time.
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Level 200
Other courses on this programme
- UGRC 221 — Introduction to African Studies/African Art, its Philosophy and
- UGRC 222 — Introduction to African Studies/ Africa in the Contemporary World
- UGRC 223 — Introduction to African Studies/ Africa and the Diaspora
- UGRC 224 — Introduction to African Studies/African Popular Culture: Traditional
- UGRC 225 — Introduction to African Studies/African Dance
- UGRC 227 — Introduction to African Studies/African Music
- UGRC 228 — Introduction to African Studies/Chieftaincy and Development
- UGRC 229 — Introduction to African Studies/ Culture and Development
- UGRC 230 — Introduction to African Studies/ Gender and Culture in Africa
- UGRC 231 — Introduction to African Studies/Gender and Development
- UGRC 232 — Introduction to African Studies/Issues in Africa’s Population
- UGRC 233 — Introduction to African Studies/Our African Heritage through
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Start freeCourse details from University of Ghana Volume 3 Handbook for the Bachelor's Degree: Course Descriptions for Programmes in the Sciences (2017).