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OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2012-13 
    
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2012-13 [Archived Catalog]

African Culture Through Music and Dance Certificate Program


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Certificate code CTAFMD

Center for International Studies
Ohio University
Athens, OH 45701
internationalstudies@ohio.edu
http://www.ohio.edu/interntaional studies

Zelma Badu-Younge, co-certificate director/contact person
Putnam Hall 107
Phone: 740.593.1852
badu-you@ohio.edu

Paschal Younge, co-certificate director/contact person
Glidden Hall 471D
Phone: 740.593.1631
youngep2ohio.edu

Program Overview

There is a growing interest and focus on African studies at Ohio University and across the United States. While the College of Fine arts at OU offers selected courses through the School of Music, Dance, Theater, Visual and Interdisciplinary Arts in African performing and visual arts, there is neither specific undergraduate degree nor a minor in African music, dance and culture. The certificate in African music, dance and culture program therefore, will function as specialization studies program (sort of a minor) in African studies for undergraduate and graduate students who are majoring in African studies, any music and dance program, anthropology and other majors.
 

Admissions Information

Freshman/First-Year Admission

Students must apply for admission by contacting the certificate director for an interview.

Change of Program Policy

Students must apply for admission by contacting the certificate director for an interview.

External Transfer Admission

No requirements beyond University admission requirements.
 

Opportunities Upon Graduation

After graduation the program seeks to expand students’ cross cultural awareness especially African cultural attitudes towards the performing and visual arts. Music graduates will be better equipped for the emerging multicultural classrooms. Dance students are provided with new dance structures and movements for their creative works. Other majors are provided with in-depth knowledge of African cultures through music and dance. Completion of relevant courses and participation in the OU African ensembles and African culture through the arts education abroad program in Ghana will provide undergraduate and graduate students with a multicultural foundation, enhanced by personal experiences in African cultures through arts.
 

Requirements

Certificate Hours Requirements


The African culture through music and dance certificate program requires a minimum of 26 hours.

Core Requirements 1


Complete 3 hours from the following courses:

Core Requirements 2


Complete 6 hours from the following courses:

Core Requirements 3


Complete 9 hours from the following courses:

Elective Requirements


Complete one of the following courses:

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