Anthropology 316ET - Special Topics in Anthropology: 'Advanced Seminar in Ethnomusicology'

Designed for music and non-music majors, this advanced seminar examines core theoretical and methodological issues in ethnomusicology and the debates that have shaped its practice since its origins in the early twentieth century as comparative musicology. Drawing on musical traditions from different parts of the world and supplemented by workshops conducted by visiting professional musicians, the course explores the interdisciplinary approaches that inform how ethnomusicologists study the significance of music "in" and "as" culture. Topics covered will include ethnographic methods, the intersection of musicological and anthropological perspectives, the political significance of musical hybridity, applied ethnomusicology, and sound studies.

Course limited to sophomores, juniors and seniors; Prereq: 8 credits in classroom courses in Social Sciences or Humanities at the 200 level or above.