Music, Gender, and Society

LSOC-220

This course introduces musical genres, repertoire, composers, and performers that reflect or inspire various gender images and identities in society. Drawing on interdisciplinary discourse, this course provides a variety of sources regarding music and gender in society and facilitates discussion of these topics. Discussion will include otherness, marginalization, and gender identity in music using examples of historic and contemporary musicians as well as musical styles. Students will complete journal entries, essays, peer review editing, and group discussions.

Credits
3
Prerequisites
LENG-111
Required Of
None
Electable By
All
Semesters Offered
Fall, Spring
Location
Boston
Department
LART
Course Chair
Marcela Castillo-Rama
Taught By
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