2009 Fall CULANTH 180-006
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Title CAPOEIRA: CULTURE AND PRACTICE Department CULANTH Course Number 2009 Fall 180 Section Number 006 Primary Instructor Wesolowski,Katya Prerequisites
Synopsis of course content
Seminar/ laboratory dance course introducing the movement, music, philosophy, socio-political history, and culture of the Afro-Brazilian fight/dance/game of capoeira, created by African slaves in Brazil. Its persecution through the 19th century; its 20th century progress as a vital part of Brazilian national identity; its ensuing globalization. Race, class and gender politics which shaped capoeira; study of its movement, music and ethos. Writing assignments integrate materials and experience from seminar and lab.
Additional Information
This course fulfills the capstone requirement for the undergraduate certificate in Latin American Studies. For information on the certificate program visit www.duke.edu/web/las or call 681-3980.
