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MUS4920

Music of sub-Saharan Africa

Proposed to be offered next in 1998

8 points
* 3 hours per week
* First semester
* Clayton

Objectives Upon successful completion of the subject students should have a practical knowledge of a variety of issues in the musical traditions of Sub-Saharan Africa, including the history, musical styles, the socio-cultural function of different performance genres, and musical instruments.

Synopsis As for MUS3910 but with two additional assignments totalling 4000 words.

Assessment Written (4000 words): 40%
* Examinations (1.5 hours): 45%
* Assignment: 15%


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