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Masking intentions : a presentational ethnography of El Gueguense, an annual theatrical production in Nicaragua

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Masking intentions : a presentational ethnography of El Gueguense, an annual theatrical production in Nicaragua

Guevara Salazar, Alberto (2002) Masking intentions : a presentational ethnography of El Gueguense, an annual theatrical production in Nicaragua. PhD thesis, Concordia University.

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Abstract

This thesis is about exploring behind the masks of personas engaged in performance. It is about contested intentions in cultural productions and intercultural communication in Diriamba, Nicaragua. The ethnographic encounter revolves around the production of El Gueguense (a culturally and socially charged ancient Nicaraguan Mestizo play) during Diriamba's patron saint celebrations. The significance of this thesis rests on two dominant issues concerning a socio/cultural analysis (national identity negotiation in Nicaragua) and an experiential/ethnographic one (a presentational ethnography). The presentation of events is offered in the presentational narrational form of theatre, through small scripted scenes.

Divisions:Concordia University > Faculty of Arts and Science > Humanities: Interdisciplinary Studies
Concordia University > School of Graduate Studies > Humanities: Interdisciplinary Studies
Item Type:Thesis (PhD)
Authors:Guevara Salazar, Alberto
Pagination:viii, 248 leaves ; 29 cm.
Institution:Concordia University
Degree Name:Ph. D.
Program:Humanities
Date:2002
Thesis Supervisor(s):Howes, David
Identification Number:PN 2361 G84 2002
ID Code:2040
Deposited By: Concordia University Library
Deposited On:27 Aug 2009 17:24
Last Modified:13 Jul 2020 19:51
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