0505-463 - Survey of African-American Music

Institution:

Rochester Institute of Technology

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Description:

This course is a survey of the history of African-American music through an examination of the major forms of music-making and dance developed among African-Americans in the United States from the early 17th century to the present. A brief introduction to West African cultural characteristics, especially music and dance, as well as discussion of the African diasporas in the New World will serve as background for this survey. Part of the American artistic experience concentration; the music concentration and minor; and may also be taken as an elective. Class 4, Credit 4 (offered occasionally)

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rit.edu/

Phone Number:

(585) 475-2411

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Quarter

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