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.

For full course information see the Digital Course Outline.

Digital Course Outlines for 2026 will be refreshed around November/December.

 

Availability 2026

Not taught in 2026

Lecturer(s)

Lecturer(s)  Sunhee Koo
Sharon Televave

Assessment

Coursework and Exam

Points

ANTHRO 202: 15 points

Prerequisites

Nil