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Academic Year 2000/2001

History of African American Music
MUSC 381 SP
Crosslistings:
AFAM 341

This course is a historical analysis of cultural, aesthetic and spiritual perceptions of African American music. A multidisciplinary approach to the subject matter is focused through theoretical, literary and social commentaries. Live and recorded performances of the many forms of the African American musical idiom are the primary source.

MAJOR READINGS

To be announced

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Four short papers. Final examination.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: HA MUSC    Grading Mode: Student Option   

Prerequisites: NONE Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-26-2001

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