Social Theory in Ethnomusicology credit:

4 Hours

History of theoretical ideas and paradigms that have influenced ethnomusicology from the late 19th century through the early 21st century. Helps students to sharpen their own theoretical tools for conducting ethnomusicological research, teaching, and analysis of existing literature. Participants will study theoretical approaches from anthropology, folkloristics, sociology, semiotics, linguistics, communications, and ethnomusicology that have been influential in ethnomusicology. Participants will write a series of short papers to develop their theoretical thinking, writing, and argumentation. Prerequisite: MUS 512 ; Music and Sound Studies graduate minor; or consent of instructor. Graduate students in Music will be considered if they passed MUS 528 A (consult Class Schedule for specific section information).