ANTHRO 202
Music and Identity in World Music Cultures
Description
Examines music's role in the construction and reinforcement of identity. Considers a range of culturally constructed concepts including class, gender and ethnicity; also considers the impact of mass mediated sound and unique nature of music in the cultural diaspora. Examples and case studies range from the ritual musics of Africa and the classical music of South Asia to East Asian pop.
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Digital Course Outlines for 2025 will be refreshed around November/December
Availability 2025
Semester 1
Lecturer(s)
Coordinator(s) Professor Greg Booth
Assessment
Coursework and Exam
Points
ANTHRO 202: 15 points
Prerequisites
Nil