Bc. Daniel Pecka

Master's thesis

Functions of dance in nuptial rituals: test on ethnographic data, an evolutionary approach

Functions of dance in nuptial rituals: test on ethnographic data, an evolutionary approach
Abstract:
Táto diplomová práca skúma tanec ako nástroj signalizácie, ktorá je formou podvedomej neverbálnej komunikácie, v kontexte svadobných rituálov. Špecificky, štúdia skúma funkcie tanca v rámci týchto rituálov. Práca zároveň prispieva k evolučnej diskusii o tom, prečo sa behaviorálny prejav ako tanec objavil a akú rolu zohráva u súčasného človeka. Zvýšená pozornosť je venovaná medzikultúrnym databázam …more
Abstract:
This thesis investigates dance as an instrument for signaling, which is a kind of sub-conscious nonverbal communication, in the context of nuptial rituals. Specifically, this study examines the functions of dance within these rituals. At the same time, it contributes to the evolutionary discussion about why behavior like dance emerged and what its role is in contemporary humans. Increased attention …more
 
 
Language used: English
Date on which the thesis was submitted / produced: 18. 5. 2023

Thesis defence

  • Date of defence: 22. 6. 2023
  • Supervisor: Mgr. et Mgr. Eva Kundtová Klocová, Ph.D.
  • Reader: Mgr. Martin Lang, Ph.D.

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Masaryk University

Faculty of Arts

Master programme / field:
Study of Religions - M.A. programme / Study of Religions

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