Status
C
Activity
LEC
Title (text only)
MUSC165 - PERFORM ARTS SOUTH ASIA
Term
2012A
Subject area
MUSC
Section number only
401
Section ID
MUSC165401
Meeting times
MW 0200PM-0330PM
Meeting location
CHEMISTRY BUILDING B13
Instructors
MINER, ALLYN
Description
This course is a survey of selected traditions of theater, music, and dance in India and surrounding regions. Topics include ritual practices, theater, classical dance, classical music, devotional music, regional genres, and contemporary popular musics. Readings and lectures are supplemented by audio and visual materials and live performances. The aim of the course is to expose students to a variety of performance practices from this part of the world and to situate the performing arts in their social and cultural contexts. The course has no prerequisites.
Course number only
165
Cross listings
SAST005401
Use local description
No