XMUSIC 26AC
Music in American Culture
Two perspectives are developed: 1) diverse music of groups in America, and 2) American music as a unique phenomenon. Groups considered are African, Asian, European, Hispanic/Latino, and Native American. Lectures and musical examples are organized by topics such as music of socio-economic subgroups within large groups, survival of culture, pan-ethnicity, religious and concert music, and the folk-popular music continuum.
Topics
- After completing this course, students will be able to… • Identify the aesthetic features of musical styles related to at least three racial/ethnic groups in the U.S. from the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries • Articulate the racial and cultural dynamics of the U.S. in multiple eras • Analyze music as a reflection of and contributor to U.S. racial and cultural dynamics, along with other social and political meanings • Apply course concepts to your own musical experiences • Evaluate and make decisions about real-world musical issues
Official catalogue course objectives and student learning outcomes
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027