MUSC0236A-S13
African Soundscapes
African Soundscapes
In this course, we will examine case studies of musical cultures from the African continent, emphasizing their cultural and social relevance within Africa and its diaspora. The objective of this course is to become familiar with the diversity of African cultures through their musical practices. We will accomplish this objective through reading and discussing current research on African music, viewing and studying documentaries and video recordings of African musical performances, listening to and analyzing audio recordings of African music, and taking part in hands-on activities.
In this course, we will examine case studies of musical cultures from the African continent, emphasizing their cultural and social relevance within Africa and its diaspora. The objective of this course is to become familiar with the diversity of African cultures through their musical practices. We will accomplish this objective through reading and discussing current research on African music, viewing and studying documentaries and video recordings of African musical performances, listening to and analyzing audio recordings of African music, and taking part in hands-on activities.
- Term:
- Spring 2013
- Location:
- Mahaney Center for the Arts 221(MAC 221)
- Schedule:
- 1:30pm-4:15pm on Tuesday (Feb 11, 2013 to May 13, 2013)
- Type:
- Lecture
- Instructors:
- Unknown Unknown
- Subject:
- Music
- Department:
- Music
- Division:
- Arts
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- AAL ART
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 21821
- Subject Code:
- MUSC
- Course Number:
- 0236
- Section Identifier:
- A