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AAST 072 - Blues Aesthetic: Continuity and Transformation


Next Offered: 2010-2011
Semester Offered: Second Semester
Credits (Range): 3 hours
Attribute: 3HU, CD
The emphasis of this course is upon the thesis that the Black or ‘Blues Aesthetic’ is a cultural perspective that emerges from within the experiences of Black people, facing the socio-political and economic conditions of modern and contemporary America. Our focus will be upon the traditions of African American music, literature, theater/film, and specifically the visual arts.
Enrollment Limit: 12
Instructor: J. Coleman
Consent of the Instructor Required? Yes
Cross List Information This course is crosslisted with ARTS 072.


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