MUS 232T Latin Music USA (Same as Latina/o Studies 232T) (Not offered 2006-2007; to be offered 2007-2008) (W)*
From the nineteenth century until today, the most important foreign influence on
popular culture in the USA has been the music and dance traditions of Latin
America, especially those from Cuba, Puerto Rico, The Dominican Republic,
Brazil, Argentina, and Mexico. These music and dance traditions have enriched
North American culture and served as a means by which Latinos and
non-Latinos have communicated different meanings to different people at
different times. This tutorial examines the history of Latin music and dance
traditions in the United States, analyzing the meanings communicated and
assessing the impact of these traditions on American culture and vice versa.
Although the focus of this course is music, students may examine related dance
forms.
Format: tutorial. Requirements: take-home hour exam (15%), 5 papers
presented in class (80%), class participation (5%), no final exam.
Prerequisites: permission of instructor; students wishing to take this course
should email the professor. Enrollment limit: 10. Preference based on major and
materials submitted.