African Presences I
MUSC 265Z
Summer 2023
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One of the assets of Africa's music scene is its vast plurality. Traditional music conceived, developed, and performed in Africa over many centuries coexists and interacts with contemporary art and popular music. Through readings, classroom discussions, listening, viewing, and practical performances, this course will examine some selected musical traditions linked geographically and historically to various areas of Africa. The course highlights several themes: structure and style; interconnection of traditional, popular, and art music forms; circulation of African music; and music's role in shaping African identities in the globalized world. |
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: (MUSC) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
SECTION 01 - Summer Session I |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Kofi Agawu, THE AFRICAN IMAGINATION IN MUSIC, Kubik, Gerhard, THEORY OF AFRICAN MUSIC, VOL 1&2, Eric Charry, MANDE MUSIC: TRADITIONAL AND MODERN MUSIC OF THE MANINKA AND MADINKA OF WESTERN AFRICA, Eric Charry, HIP HOP AFRICA
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Examinations and Assignments:
Written responses to assigned readings, 8-10 page essay |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Full syllabi will be linked as they become available |
Instructor(s): Dankwa,John Wesley Times: .MTWRF. 01:30PM-03:10PM; Location: ONLINE; |
Total Enrollment Limit: 10 | | SR major: 2 | JR major: 2 |   |   |
Seats Available: 8 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 2 | JR non-major: 2 | SO: 2 | FR: X |
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