MU 175 - Music in the Holocaust and the Third Reich

Institution:

Boston College

Subject:

Description:

This course surveys the inspiring legacy of music by composers persecuted by the Nazis. We will study jazz, classical music and cabaret from 1900-1944 targeted by the Nazi regime. Special focus is placed on the art and music created in Nazi concentration camps. Students will have the opportunity to experience live performances, archival materials and will meet guest speakers, Holocaust survivors, who will share their incredible testimonies with the class. Themes explored: socio-political impact on the arts in climates of intolerance and persecution; music and art as resistance; connections to contemporary forms of music such as rock, rap, reggae, etc

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lab

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.bc.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 552-8000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

The Course Profile information is provided and updated by third parties including the respective institutions. While the institutions are able to update their information at any time, the information is not independently validated, and no party associated with this website can accept responsibility for its accuracy.