A·CHIK FOLK ARTS

This programme will introduction to the participants the concept of folklore, various types of folk Arts- music and dance in particular Folk Theatre. Lesson on Musical Instruments Drum beating, trumpet-blowing, gong-beating and other instruments Lessons on Dancing including Warrior Dancing will be taught to the students. The objective of this programme is to impart/ gain practical experience. It will consist of Theory: 60 – Marks and Practical: 50 – Marks

In addition, students will be able to solve his/her day-to-day tasks efficiently by using the various Office productivity tools such as Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel, generally used for financial analysis and report making.

1. Theory: 50 – Marks

Objectives: This paper will be introduction to –

Concept of Folklore

Various types of Folk Arts- Music and Dance in Particular

Folk Theatre

2. Practical: 50 – Marks

Lessons on Musical Instruments- Drum beating, trumpet-blowing, gong-beating and other instruments

Lessons on Dancing including Warrior Dancing

To impart / gain practical experience

Prescribed Books for Theory Paper

1. “Maniani Bidik” by Mihir N. Sangma

2. “Traditional Dances of the Garos” by Dewansing Rongmithu

3. “Achik (Garo) Folk Theatre: A Case for Indian Folk Theatre” by Barbara S. Sangma

4. “Music and Musical Instruments of the Garo Tribe of India”

5. “Introduction to Folklore” by Jawaharlal Handoo

6. “Folklore and Folklife” by Richard M. Dorson

7. “Folk Groups and Folklore Genres” by Elliot Orring

8. “The Study Folklore” by Alan Dundes