MUSI 6338 Music Ethnography & Fieldwork Methods

This course is an introduction to ethnographic fieldwork in ethnomusicology. The first part of the course introduces students to influential musical case studies written by ethnomusicologists, anthropologists and folklorists. In the second part, students will learn and critique research methodologies, approaches to interviewing and fieldwork, issues, and ideas, archiving strategies, and analytical methods from different world regions.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Graduate standing in music required.

Schedule Type

Lecture

Grading Basis

Standard Letter (A-F)

Administrative Unit

Music

Offered

As scheduled