AFST 445 - Black Music in the New World

Institution:

University of Maryland-Baltimore County

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Description:

This is a seminar devoted to topics focusing on particular aspects of Afro-American, Afro-Caribbean and/or Afro- Latin music. The quality, type and intensity of Africanisms in the music of a region, a group or an era will be explored. An intensive examination of the development of new musical idioms, including the reciprocity of African with European influences. A research paper or project is required. Prerequisites: AFST 245 and junior/senior standing or permission of the instructor. Notes: Repeatable for credit. Also listed as MUSC 479.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.umbc.edu

Phone Number:

(410) 455-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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