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Susan Juanita Harewood
BIS 341
Bothell Campus
Examines the study of cultural forms, artifacts, and practices. May include art, art history, literature, theater, music history, ethnomusicology, dance, and/or religion. Topics and approaches may vary with instructor.
Class description
In this course we will explore the roles that music has played and continues to play in political action and in contestations over political power. Focusing on some of the most important national and international political issues that have shaped our world, we will consider the songs, music genres and artists that have been the soundtrack and/or a key mobilizing force in political protest and change
Student learning goals
Analyze music meaning making practices
Explore the impact that music has on political movements and political movements have on musical practices
Examine social and historical events that gave rise to protest music forms
Evaluate the uses made of popular music by political figures and groups
Explore efforts to control protest music
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