African-American Music

Overview

Subject area

BLS

Catalog Number

133

Course Title

African-American Music

Department(s)

Description

The students will trace the music of African-Americans from Africa, their development in the diaspora and the various musical forms up to the present time. The student will analyze the functions of the "holler," work songs, blues, jazz, and other forms.

Typically Offered

Fall, Spring

Academic Career

Undergraduate

Liberal Arts

Yes

Credits

Minimum Units

3

Maximum Units

3

Academic Progress Units

3

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Lecture

Hours

3

Requisites

010634

Course Schedule