ENROLL Course Search

NOTE: There are some inconsistencies in the course listing data - ITS is looking into the cause.

Alternatives: For requirement lists, please refer to the current catalog. For up-to-the-minute enrollment information, use the "Search for Classes" option in The Hub. If you have any other questions, please email registrar@carleton.edu.

Saved Courses (0)

Music (MUSC) Courses

For graduation requirements and additional information about this department or program, please see the Academic Catalog.

Your search for courses for 23/SP and MUSC and course number 191 found 1 course.

Revise Your Search New Search

MUSC 191.00 The Rhythms of West Africa 6 credits

Closed: Size: 20, Registered: 20, Waitlist: 0

Weitz Center M215

MTWTHF
1:15pm3:00pm1:15pm3:00pm

Requirements Met:

Synonym: 66116

An introduction to the anthopology of music through readings, discussion, and hands-on encounters with the percussion-based musical styles of West Africa. The course will cover the history and ethnography of West African societies and cultures, methods of fieldwork and music analysis, and engage with classic and contemporary scholarship. In addition, students will learn essential playing techniques and repertoire through performing in djembe-centered percussion ensembles. No prerequisites; no prior musical experience required.

Search for Courses

This data updates hourly. For up-to-the-minute enrollment information, use the Search for Classes option in The Hub

Instructional Mode
Class Period
Courses or labs meeting at non-standard times may not appear when searching by class period.
Requirements
You must take 6 credits of each of these.
Overlays
You must take 6 credits of each of these,
except Quantitative Reasoning, which requires 3 courses.
Special Interests