MUSC0236A-F13
African Soundscapes
African Soundscapes
This course will introduce students to musical cultures and practices from the African continent with a focus on particular regional styles. Through readings, lectures, discussions, film screenings, listening sessions, concerts, and hands-on activities, we will develop skills for analyzing and appreciating the diversity of African musical practices and their social, economic, and political value in traditional and contemporary contexts. Some background in music may be necessary.
This course will introduce students to musical cultures and practices from the African continent with a focus on particular regional styles. Through readings, lectures, discussions, film screenings, listening sessions, concerts, and hands-on activities, we will develop skills for analyzing and appreciating the diversity of African musical practices and their social, economic, and political value in traditional and contemporary contexts. Some background in music may be necessary.
- Term:
- Fall 2013
- Location:
- Mahaney Center for the Arts 221(MAC 221)
- Schedule:
- 1:30pm-4:15pm on Tuesday (Sep 9, 2013 to Dec 6, 2013)
- Type:
- Lecture
- Instructors:
- Damascus Kafumbe
- Subject:
- Music
- Department:
- Music
- Division:
- Arts
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- AAL ART
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 92170
- Subject Code:
- MUSC
- Course Number:
- 0236
- Section Identifier:
- A