Music and Social Justice is an ethnomusicological exploration of the relationship between music and the various efforts of music makers toward social equity. The course introduces themes, concepts, tools, and methodologies of applied ethnomusicology, and discusses the role of the ethnomusicologist on a wide set of issues, including advocacy, indigenous people, education, agencies, and conflict. It considers various forms of musical expression around the world and their significance to the social movements for justice. The course is open to students from all disciplines; there are no pre-requisites and knowledge of music performance and theory is helpful but not necessary
- 教師: Porras Edwin