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Academic Year 2001/2002

History of African American Music
MUSC 381 FA
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.

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. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

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-19-2002

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