Introduction to Folk Music Studies
MUSC 122
Spring 2011
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The course moves out from accepted ideas of folk music as a contemporary genre to its roots and offshoots, including materials from Anglo American, European, and Afghan sources, among others. Live, recorded, and filmed versions will be included, with work ranging from creative writing through miniresearch projects and a final paper. |
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Essential Capabilities:
Intercultural Literacy, Writing |
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA MUSC |
| Course Format: Lecture | Grading Mode: Student Option |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: None |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
http://afghanistan.wesleyan.edu
Levin, WHERE MOUNTAINS AND RIVERS SIING?
Rice, MUSIC IN BULGARIA
Slobin, FIDDLER ON THE MOVE
Slobin, FOLK MUSIC: A VERY SHORT INTRODUCTION
Films, fieldtrip.
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Examinations and Assignments:
Weekly mini-projects, final research paper. |
| Instructor(s): Slobin,Mark Times: ..T.R.. 10:30AM-11:50AM; Location: OLIN327B; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 20 | | SR major: X | JR major: X | | |
| Seats Available: -2 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: X | JR non-major: X | SO: X | FR: 20 |
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