MUS 113
Musics of Africa Spring 2013
Division I Exploring Diversity Initiative
Cross-listed AFR 113
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This course introduces a selection of musical cultures from the geographical breadth of Africa. Following an introductory exploration of the fundamental aesthetic and social parameters governing African musical practice, we will proceed to examine in more depth regional case studies from North, South, East, West and Central Africa. Attention will be given to both traditional and urban music-making contexts, and styles covered will include Shona mbira music, Tuareg rock, West African highlife, Ba’Aka vocal polyphony and South African kwela. Through readings, writing, lecture-demonstrations, and hands-on participation, this course satisfies the EDI requirement by investigating the intersection of African music with politics, gender, advocacy, globalization and other broad themes.
The Class: Format: lecture
Limit: 30
Expected: 25
Class#: 3901
Grading: no pass/fail option, no fifth course option
Requirements/Evaluation: evaluation will be based on four tests, two papers, attendance, and class participation
Extra Info: not available for the Gaudino or Pass/Fail options
Prerequisites: no prerequisites: prior musical background is not essential for this class
Enrollment Preferences: preference given to current or prospective majors in Music and Africana Studies concentrators
Distributions: Division I Exploring Diversity Initiative
Notes: meets Division 1 requirement if registration is under MUS; meets Division 2 requirement if registration is under AFR
This course is cross-listed and the prefixes carry the following divisional credit:
AFR 113 Division II MUS 113 Division I

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