MUS 2550 - International Urban Music

Institution:

Curry College

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Description:

Offered Periodically The world’s cities provide countless opportunities to encounter the rhythms and sounds of many traditional and popular music styles. Boston is no exception. This course relies on recorded music, film and readings in an effort to encounter the wide variety of ideas and feelings that can be expressed through music. It addresses music and personal identity, race, gender, and politics and society. Students will complete either an on-site field project in the Boston area or a library/computer based research project. Popular, dance and hip-hop styles from Polynesia, Africa and Latin America will be highlighted. This course satisfies the multicultural/international requirement. Pre- or Corequisite: FA 1000 or permission of instructor.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.curry.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 333-2900

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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