African Presences I: Music in Africa
MUSC 265
Spring 2009 not offered
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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. |
Essential Capabilities:
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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) |
Major Readings:
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. |
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