MUS 5250 - Music of Africa

Introduction to African music, with particular reference to the organization of music in community life, performance events, performing groups, instrumental resources, and interrelations of music and cognate arts. Aspects of history, sociopolitical organization, religion, customary practices, human mobility, language, and economic activity provide the necessary and wider content for understanding the music, musical instruments, and music makers.

Requisites

Credit Hours: 2.0
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.

Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 lecture

Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I