ETHN 303 - Ethnomusicology as Activism

FC CNDP, DDHU

4 credits
This course explores the growing field of activist ethnomusicology, exposing students to the variety of ways ethnomusicologists use their training to address social justice issues in the U.S. and abroad, ranging from education, racial, and social inequities to environmental justice and conflict resolution. Students will learn the theory and methodology of activist ethnomusicology, including the ways it intersects with community music and draws on the best practices of thoughtful and ethical community engagement. Students will design a project connected to their personal interests, learning how to move from concept to action by engaging relevant literature and writing a grant application. Recommended Preparation: AAST 171/JAZZ 290/MHST 290 or one course in ethnomusicology.

Prerequisites: ESOL 130 (for students in ESOL sequence).

Community-Based Learning