Course Descriptions

MUS 177 - Diverse Music and Social Justice

3 Credits

Cultures are constantly evolving due to their relationships with a diverse population. This course provides an overview of the impact of music, from popular genres such as the blues, to cultural examples such as the Cuban song "Patria Y Vida," on the individual's perception of global and social events, both implicitly and explicitly.In analyzing music of social justice movements, which will or may include Critical Race Theory, students evaluate strategies to address global inequalities including class, gender, and global racism. Students also assess their individual ideology in terms of their connection with diverse cultures.

New SUNY General Education: SUNY - Diversity: Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice

Course Learning Outcomes
1. Explain the connection of music to social situation.
2. Discuss social power and privilege through an informed perspective of diverse music.
3. Examine development and structural causes of inequality such as race, class, and gender.
4. Analyze music in context of its social implications.
5. Discuss global race, class, and gender inequality through an informed perspective of diverse music.
6. Analyze a specific social justice movement through the use of music.
7. Utilize verbal and visual presentation skills to communicate an understanding, application, analysis, or evaluation of material covered in this course.
8. Utilize writing to communicate an understanding, application, analysis, or evaluation of material covered in this course.

Course Offered Fall, Spring, Summer, Intersession

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Spring Semester 2025
Summer Session 2025