MUSI 3411 - Survey of African-American Music

Institution:

Kennesaw State University

Subject:

Music

Description:

Prerequisite: ENGL 1102. An examination of the development of African American music from its roots in Africa to the present time in America. The course examines the various genres of African-American music created by Afri-cans including: spirituals, work songs, blues, gospel, jazz, rhythm and blues, and art music. The course also examines the development of the black church, minstrels, black classical music artists, and black clas-sical music composers and their compositions.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.kennesaw.edu

Phone Number:

(770) 423-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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