Questions of Identity through World Music
Questions of Identity through World Music
(24) Questions of Identity through World Music - Denise Rotavera-Krain, Department of Music and First-Year Seminar Staff
What is the relationship between music and cultural, religious, political, and personal identity? What can we learn about others by studying their music? We will examine the sound, setting, and significance of music from home and abroad. Topics will include South Asian bhangra music and youth identity, karaoke and Japanese cultural identity, hula and gender identity, as well as Civil Rights protest music and cultural-political identity. This seminar will include daily in-class discussions, mid-term and final exams, as well as assignments focused on developing writing, research, and critical inquiry skills.