African Presences I: Music in Africa
MUSC 265
Spring 2006
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01
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This course will explore the diversity and full range of musical expression throughout the African continent by immersing ourselves in a combination of extensive reading, listening to recordings, viewing videos, discussion, and in-class performances. The continent as a whole will be briefly surveyed, regional traits will be explored, and specific pieces, genres, and countries will be discussed in depth. Students are encouraged to work on preparing pieces in traditional and more innovative formats for a performance workshop at the end of the semester. This course will explore the diversity and full range of musical expression throughout the African continent by immersing ourselves in a combination of extensive reading, listening to recordings, viewing videos, discussion, and in-class performances. The continent as a whole will be briefly surveyed, regional traits will be explored, and specific pieces, genres, and countries will be discussed in depth. Students are encouraged to work on preparing pieces in traditional and more innovative formats for a performance workshop at the end of the semester. |
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Essential Capabilities:
None |
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA MUSC |
| Course Format: Lecture/Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (AFST-MN)(MUSC) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Paul Berliner, THE SOUL OF MBIRA
Eric Charry, MANDE MUSIC
John Chernoff, AFRICAN RHYTHM AND AFRICAN SENSIBILITY
Virginia Danielson, THE VOICE OF EGYPT
Veit Erlmann, NIGHTSONG
Michelle Kisliuk, SEIZE THE DANCE
various other articles
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Examinations and Assignments:
Final term paper. Several quizzes, a midterm and final exam. Occasional weekly writing assignments. |
| Instructor(s): Charry,Eric S. Times: .M.W... 11:00AM-12:20PM; Location: MST301; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 30 | | SR major: 7 | JR major: 7 | | |
| Seats Available: 3 | GRAD: 0 | SR non-major: 4 | JR non-major: 4 | SO: 5 | FR: 3 |
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