Language, Music, and Culture
The use of language and music within the Capoeira Club at Purdue University was of particular interest to me. Though counting and knowing the names of each move is not entirely vital, it adds to the culture and the traditional feel of the group. Knowing what music, for instance, can help a capoerista understand the pace of the game that is about to comment; knowing the lyrics can help set the tone. In many cases, the lyrics being spoken can even relate to the game at hand, sometimes speaking critically of certain players. Knowing this music, the speed, and the tone of certain songs adds specific content to the game that otherwise would be lost.
ObservationsThe observations I conducted took place using a variety of media, including personally attending a meeting; observing interactions on the Capoeira Purdue Facebook page; and observing nuances within the interviews and various situations
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InterviewsI interviewed two subjects, and to get a wide array of information I chose to interview one of the instructors to the club (Chris Zaseck), as well as a frequent member of the club (Kayla Sutton). Kayla also presides as co-president of the club at the time of publication.
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SurveyMy survey was conducted on the group Facebook page, as well as asking a few members in person. The questions asked were more of a sum-up of the information I'd gathered, and didn't particularly pertain to the concept or thesis of this project. Nevertheless, they still contained useful insights.
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