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MUSI333 Music and Migration

Updated: 19 November 2008
Credit Points 6
Offering Not offered in 2009
Online level
  • Level C - Internet access required
  • Level E - Wholly online unit
Intensive School(s) None
Supervised Exam None
Pre-requisites None
Co-requisites None
Restrictions None
Notes

on-campus online C; off-campus online E

Combined Units None
Coordinator(s) Andrew Alter (aalter@une.edu.au)
Unit Description

This unit examines a number of issues, concepts, and processes of intercultural contact in world musical traditions. Students are introduced to processes of song migration, acculturation, diffusion, syncretism and fusion through case studies of specific traditions and diasporas (including migrant groups in Australia).

Prescribed Material
Mandatory
Text information will be published prior to commencement of the teaching period.
Recommended Material
Optional
Text information will be published prior to commencement of the teaching period.
Disclaimer Offer of some subjects is subject to viability. Information in these unit descriptions is subject to change prior to commencement of semester.
   

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