Middlebury

HIST 0307

Music, Power, Resistance

Music, Power, and Resistance in World History
This class examines the conflicting relationship between music, power and resistance in world history. Beginning with ancient Greece, we will discuss the relationship between music and power in a wide range of cultural and historical contexts, including music’s relation to religious power (Christianity, Judaism, Islam), political power (China, Europe, North and South America, Africa), and social power (gender, ethnicity, class). Questions of state censorship, propaganda and musical expressions of dissent will be highlighted, as well as the interconnection between aesthetic choices, social status and political views. Musical sources will range from classical to popular forms. No prior musical training required. (formally HIST 0116) 3 hrs sem.
Subject:
History
Department:
History
Division:
Humanities
Requirements Fulfilled:
ART CMP HIS
Equivalent Courses:

Sections

Spring 2021

HIST0307A-S21 Lecture (Mitchell)