Seminar in Musicology and Ethnomusicology

Course Description

Selected topics in musicology and ethnomusicology, encompassing particular historical periods, geographical areas, genres, performance practices, technologies, politics, and theoretical or methodological approaches. Prerequisite: MUE 601 or MUS 602 and passing score on the graduate music history diagnostic exam or permission of instructor; Notes: May be repeated once for credit when topic varies.

Syllabus

Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:

Students successfully completing this course will be able to:

Music Objectives

  • Students will explain environmental, historical, social, and cultural factors relevant to understanding the relationship between music and conflict.
  • Students will compare and contrast multiple perspectives on music/sound and conflict in a global context.

Course Grading Information:

Activity/Performance Measure Percentage/Points
Attendance/Participation 10 points
Discussion leading 20 points
Three summaries 30 points
Project proposal 10 points
Final Project w Presentation 30 points
Percentage Letter Grade
93+A
90-92.9A-
87-89.9B+
83-86.9B
80-82.9B-
77-79.9C+
73-76.9C
70.72.9C-
<60F

Attendance/Participation:

Attendance is required. Participation includes engagement in class discussion and adequate preparation for class.

Course Materials Purchased by the Students:

No course materials are required.

Scholarly Perspectives

This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.