SEMINAR: CULTURAL STUDY OF MUSIC

MUSIC 405

Course Description

Explores various topics in music research from the perspective of contemporary cultural theory and history. Develops skills in critical analysis of music and culture, drawing from literatures in postcolonial studies, critical race theory, studies of empire, colonialism, and capitalism.

Prerequisties

MUSIC 212 or declared in Music, Music: Education, or Music: Performance graduate program

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average

3.59

-2.24% from Historical

Completion Rate

93.75%

-0.74% from Historical

A Rate

75%

-3.57% from Historical

Class Size

48.15% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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