FOLK-E 522 THE STUDY OF ETHNOMUSICOLOGY (3 CR.)
Introduction to discipline: history, scope, definitions of ethnomusicology; key issues, points of debate; ethnomusicologists and their work; resources for research, teaching, and other activities in which ethnomusicologists engage. Background for more specialized courses in fieldwork, theory, intellectual history, and world areas.
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Fall 2024
| Component | Credits | Class | Status | Time | Day | Facility | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEM | 3 | 4451 | Open | 3:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m. | M | C2 272 | McDonald D |
Regular Academic Session / In Person
SEM 4451: Total Seats: 12 / Available: 5 / Waitlisted: 0
Seminar (SEM)
This course is intended to give you an introduction to the central concepts, premises, theoretical approaches, analytical techniques, and methodologies of the ethnomusicological discipline as it has evolved in the post-WWII era, primarily in North America. The semester is divided into three sections: first, we will examine the various ways in which scholars have defined what ethnomusicology is, with keen attention to moments of intense debate; second, an introductory exploration of recurring issues in North American ethnomusicological scholarship; and third, an introduction to contemporary issues shaping the field. While open to graduate students in all fields interested in the discipline of ethnomusicology, this course is a core requirement in the graduate ethnomusicology curriculum. This course also fulfills one of the core course requirements for the folklore graduate curriculum and the Ph.D. minor in ethnomusicology.
The College of Arts