MUS 520

Credit: 4 hours.

History of theoretical ideas and paradigms that have influenced ethnomusicology from the late 19th century through the early 21st century. Helps students to sharpen their own theoretical tools for conducting ethnomusicological research, teaching, and analysis of existing literature. Participants will study theoretical approaches from anthropology, folkloristics, sociology, semiotics, linguistics, communications, and ethnomusicology that have been influential in ethnomusicology. Participants will write a series of short papers to develop their theoretical thinking, writing, and argumentation.

Prerequisite: MUS 512 or consent of instructor.