Voices in Music: Chinese

Catalog description

Voices in Music explores how language and culture impact the production and reception of music in Chinese-speaking communities. Texts include compositions, lyrics, music videos, interviews, visual texts, and documentaries, allowing students to examine music from multiple perspectives in Chinese. Discussions will include ethnomusicology, representations of culture and identity, performance, and the music industry. Tutorials are taught in Chinese. Recommended prerequisite: 4 semesters-level of language study (CHINESE 204) or equivalent.