MUSC348

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MUSC348

Music, Theater & Dance of Indonesia MUSC348 SP

Crosslistings: THEA348, DANC348

Next Offered in 9798 SP

An introduction to the rich performing arts and culture of Indonesia, focusing on the genres of Java and Bali. The approach will be descriptive and comparative, integrating music, theater, and dance. A principal theme will be the differing experiences of decolonization and modernization in two neighboring and related traditional cultures.

MAJOR READINGS

Bandem, I Made and Fredrik deBoer, KAJA AND
KELOD: BALINESE DANCE IN TRANSITION
Becker, Judith. TRADITIONAL MUSIC IN MODERN JAVA.
Holt, Claire. ART IN INDONESIA
Tenzer, Michael. BALINESE MUSIC

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Listenings, films, short papers, exams.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

COURSE FORMAT: Discussion Lecture Workshops

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00 Gen Ed Area & Dept: HA THEA

Prerequisites: None

Last Updated on MAR-10-1997

About the Photo:

Gambuh flutes and rebab, Batuan village

Reference:

Tenzer, Michael. BALINESE MUSIC. Berkeley, California: Periplus Editions, Inc., 1991

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