Course Syllabus
This introductory-level course offers a cross-cultural exploration of music along the Silk Road lands of Central Eurasia, China, and the Middle East. It approaches this topic from anthropological and ethnomusicological perspectives, examining the not only the interconnections between music and culture, but also the political ramifications and the sociohistorical contexts of colonization, imperialism, and sovereignty on the production of musical expressions. Topics covered include the construction of cultural identities, the role of music in ethnic identity formation, the social structure of musical practice, the connections between music and religion, the differences in musical expression between nomadic and sedentary societies, the material culture of music, the relationship between music and colonialism, and the role of music in a globalizing world.
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Course Summary:
| Date | Details | Due |
|---|---|---|
| Fri Jan 13, 2023 | Assignment Introductory activities | due by 11:59pm |
| Mon Jan 23, 2023 | Quiz Map Quiz #1 | due by 11:59pm |
| Fri Feb 3, 2023 | Assignment Critical Response Paper 1 due February 3 (Friday) at 11:59 pm | due by 11:59pm |
| Sat Feb 4, 2023 | Quiz Quiz #2 | due by 11:59pm |
| Tue Feb 14, 2023 | Quiz Quiz # 3 : Images & Empires of the Silk Road | due by 11:59pm |
| Tue Feb 21, 2023 | Assignment Critical Response Paper 2: | due by 11:59pm |
| Assignment Paper topic Due February 21 at 11:59 pm Tuesday | due by 11:59pm | |
| Fri Mar 3, 2023 | Assignment Paper Outline and Bibliography Due by 11:59 pm March 3 (Friday) | due by 11:59pm |
| Sun Mar 5, 2023 | Assignment Critical Response Paper 3: | due by 11:59pm |
| Mon Mar 13, 2023 | Assignment Final Research Paper NO LATER March 13, 2023 | due by 11:59pm |
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