— Introduction to African American Music

Prerequisites & course information

Course Description: Survey of African American music, such as spirituals, blues, ragtime, jazz, theater, gospel, R&B, rap, and art music. Emphasis on historical and sociocultural contexts, as well as African roots. Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 3 hour(s), Discussion 1 hour(s), Listening, Project. Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); American Cultures, Governance, & History (ACGH); Domestic Diversity (DD); Visual Literacy (VL); Writing Experience (WE). Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 3 hour(s), Discussion 1 hour(s), Listening, Project. Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); American Cultures, Governance, & History (ACGH); Domestic Diversity (DD); Visual Literacy (VL); Writing Experience (WE).