MUSC513 - Improvisation in Cross Cultural Perspective

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Academic Year 2005/2006

Improvisation in Cross Cultural Perspective
MUSC 513 SP

This course will explore musical improvisation around the world from a variety of theoretical and practical perspectives. Readings on theories of improvisational processes, as well as on specific musical traditions in the United States, India, Indonesia, Africa, and elsewhere, will combine with practical transcription and analysis projects.

MAJOR READINGS

Articles and chapters by Bruno Nettl, Paul Berliner, Harold Powers, Ingrid Monson, Jack Goody, Larry Gushee, Lois Ibsen al Faruqi, T. Viswanathan, Bell Yung, George Lewis, and many others.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Final research paper. Weekly writing assignments.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Graduate seminar; undergraduates by exception and permission.

COURSE FORMAT: Seminar

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: GRAD Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: NONE Grading Mode: Graded

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Charry,Eric S.

Times: .....F. 09:00AM-12:00PM; Location: OLIN327B;

Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 12)

Special Attributes:

Permission: Permission of Instructor Required
POI forms will be distributed by the instructor during the browsing period of pre-registration and must be submitted to the Registrar's office prior to the on-line registration appointment

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Last Updated on MAR-30-2006