MUSC381

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MUSC381

History of African American Music MUSC381 SP

Crosslistings: AFAM341

Not Currently Offered

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 presentations 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: Discussion Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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

Prerequisites: None

Last Updated on MAR-22-1999

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