Id: 041934 Credits Min: 3 Credits Max: 3

Description

This course will study the role of music and song in Lusophone cultures, including Brazil, Portugal, and Lusophone Africa. We will examine the historical and cultural evolution of some iconic music genres, including fado, samba, bossa nova, morna, and kizomba. Students will examine the social and political importance of music, including the politically engaged song from the 1960s and 1970s to today. Conducted in English.

Prerequisites

Pre-Req: ENGL.1020 College Writing II.

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