Academic Calendar - 2020 ARCHIVE

Western University Academic Calendar. - 2020ARCHIVE
Western Main Campus

Anthropology 2250F/G

VERBAL ART, PERFORMANCE AND SPEECH PLAY


This course examines the artful and playful use of spoken language in relation to social organization and cultural practices. Topics include: structures and patterns in speech play, participation of the audience in the performance, evaluation of competence, issues of authenticity and identity, and the tension between tradition and innovation.

Prerequisite(s): One of Anthropology 1020 (formerly Anthropology 1020E), Anthropology 1021A/B, Anthropology 1025F/G, Anthropology 1027A/B, Linguistics 2288A/B or permission from the instructor.

Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.

Course Weight: 0.50
Breadth: CATEGORY A i  
Subject Code: ANTHRO

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