MUSIC HISTORY M73 April 14, 2017 To: Muriel Mc Clendon, Chair General Education Governance Committee Attn: Myrna Dee C. Kikuchi, Program Representative A265 Murphy Hall Mail Code: 157101 From: Elisabeth Le Guin Department of Musicology RE: Proposal for GE credit for Music History M73 and 69 On behalf of the department of Musicology, I am submitting the attached proposals to allow our new courses, Music History M73: Music & Religion in Popular Culture and Music History 69: Music & Politics, to satisfy the university’s GE requirement in Visual and Performance Arts Analysis and Practice, Historical Analysis, and Social Analysis effective Fall 2017. These innovative new courses were designed with the principles of general education in mind and were created in an attempt to meet the increased demand for diverse popular music courses. The Department of Musicology has been proposing new GE that address the aspects of listening and music that intersect with other disciplines such as social sciences, history, ethics, and politics. We would also like to use the experience and expertise of Professors Shana Redmond and Mark Kligman, whose research is addressing these topics. Please note that although courses in Music History have tended to be classified under “Visual and Performance Art Analysis and Practice,” we are applying for Historical and Social Analysis GE credit, as well, in view of both the interdisciplinary nature of the topic and the broad spectrum of approaches explored in the course. If you have any questions or require further clarification on our proposal, I can be reached at [email protected] or 310-206-5187. PAGE 1 of 14 MUSIC HISTORY M73 General Education Course Information Sheet Please submit this sheet for each proposed course Department & Course Number Musicology and Ethnomusicology Course Title Music and Religion in Popular Culture Indicate if Seminar and/or Writing II course 1 Check the recommended GE foundation area(s) and subgroups(s) for this course Foundations of the Arts and Humanities • Literary and Cultural Analysis X • Philosophic and Linguistic Analysis • Visual and Performance Arts Analysis and Practice X Foundations of Society and Culture • Historical Analysis X • Social Analysis X Foundations of Scientific Inquiry • Physical Science With Laboratory or Demonstration Component must be 5 units (or more) • Life Science With Laboratory or Demonstration Component must be 5 units (or more) 2. Briefly describe the rationale for assignment to foundation area(s) and subgroup(s) chosen. 3. Music, Religion and Popular Culture all interact in various ways. The expressions of various religious traditions found in popular culture will frame the content of this course. By popular culture this is music of consumption directed to communities through recordings, concerts and/or video. Music of a religious tradition or individual performer will be highlighted, contextualized and serve as the focus. The primary focus of the course is on Jewish and Christian American traditions; other traditions will also be represented. The course will begin with popular music of Jewish traditions by denomination: Orthodox, Conservative and Reform. Contemporary Christian Music or Christian Popular Music will contrast and provide another religious tradition that works with and struggles creating new music in popular culture investigating evangelical, Protestant and other denominations. Further points of contact of new Orthodox and Christian music will be discussed looking into various media examples. The survey will conclude with consideration of other traditions and influences: Arabic and Middle Eastern, New Age and its cross fertilization with Native America traditions. 3. "List faculty member(s) who will serve as instructor (give academic rank): Mark Kligman, Professor Do you intend to use graduate student instructors (TAs) in this course? Yes X No If yes, please indicate the number of TAs 1-2 4. Indicate when do you anticipate teaching this course over the next three years: 2015-16 Fall Winter x Spring 75-100 Enrollment Enrollment Enrollment 2016-17 Fall Winter x Spring 75-100 Enrollment Enrollment Enrollment PAGE 2 of 14 Page 1 of 4 MUSIC HISTORY M73 2017-18 Fall Winter x Spring 75-100 Enrollment Enrollment Enrollment 5. GE Course Units Is this an existing course that has been modified for inclusion in the new GE? Yes No x If yes, provide a brief explanation of what has changed. Present Number of Units: Proposed Number of Units: PAGE 3 of 14 Page 2 of 4 MUSIC HISTORY M73 6. Please present concise arguments for the GE principles applicable to this course. General Knowledge Students will learn how music is situated in context and various methods of interpretation. Larger issues such as retention of tradition and innovation are relevant to popular music in religious communities. The role of religious authority and individual artistry is a core issue. Integrative Learning Integration will be finding the historical context of the music and understanding the genre and style. The song texts will be an important source for understanding what is expressed and its connection to the musical styles. Disciplines included will be: Music, History, Cultural Studies, Jewish Studies, Religious Studies, Literature. Ethical Implications Ethical issues will include how communities respond to adversity and how they frame their ideals in America. Various issues such as separation from mainstream America, persecution (as in the Holocaust) and issues of in-group Jewish and Christian religious identity will be negotiated with larger America values. Cultural Diversity This course will look at communities in America vis-à-vis the surrounding environment. Those who lived in various communities interacted in different neighborhoods and acquired a range of cultural influences. What is retained from tradition and what is acquired in new ideals and musical styles will illustrate a range of diversity. Critical Thinking The issues that arise form the development and creation of new music requires an understanding of how members of religious communities see themselves and want to be seen by others. Analyzing the social context and implications of these choices will be the conceptual challenge. Students will have to think critically to show connections in a range of cultural, musical, and religious contexts. Rhetorical Effectiveness Writing assignments and class discussions will allow students to express their ideas. Problem-solving Developing a concept of identity through various means of personal expression will form interesting problems for analysis of music in various contexts. Library & Information Students will learn how to access both library material in books and articles and Literacy music as well as online resources. (A) STUDENT CONTACT PER WEEK (if not applicable write N/A) 1. Lecture: 4 (hours) 2. Discussion Section: 1 (hours) 3. Labs: (hours) 4. Experiential (service learning, internships, other): (hours) 5. Field Trips: (hours) (A) TOTAL Student Contact Per Week 5 (HOURS) (B) OUT-OF-CLASS HOURS PER WEEK (if not applicable write N/A) 1. General Review & Preparation: 2 (hours) 2. Reading 2 (hours) 3. Group Projects: (hours) 4. Preparation for Quizzes & Exams: 2 (hours) PAGE 4 of 14 Page 3 of 4 MUSIC HISTORY M73 5. Information Literacy Exercises: (hours) 6. Written Assignments: 2 (hours) 7. Research Activity: 2 (hours) (B) TOTAL Out-of-class time per week 10 (HOURS) GRAND TOTAL (A) + (B) must equal at least 15 hours/week 15 (HOURS) PAGE 5 of 14 Page 4 of 4 MUSIC HISTORY M73 Ethnomusicology M73/Music History M73 Music and Religion in Popular Culture Professor Mark Kligman Mickey Katz Endowed Chair in Jewish Music [email protected] Ostin Music Center 212 office hours: COURSE DESCRIPTION: Music, Religion and Popular Culture all interact in various ways. The expressions of various religious traditions found in popular culture will frame the content of this course. By popular culture this is music of consumption directed to communities through recordings, concerts and/or video. Music of a religious tradition or individual performer will be highlighted, contextualized and serve as the focus. The primary focus of the course is on Jewish and Christian American traditions; other traditions will also be represented. The course will begin with popular music of Jewish traditions by denomination: Orthodox, Conservative and Reform. Contemporary Christian Music or Christian Popular Music will contrast and provide another religious tradition that works with and struggles creating new music in popular culture investigating evangelical, Protestant and other denominations. Further points of contact of new Orthodox and Christian music will be discussed looking into various media examples. The survey will conclude with consideration of other traditions and influences: Arabic and Middle Eastern, New Age and its cross fertilization with Native America traditions. The disciplinary orientation will primarily be an ethnographic cultural approach, through ethnomusicology and religious studies. Working with the perspective of the practitioners or insiders will ground our interpretation and analysis. Your attendance and participation is important to ensure and engaging learning experience. There is not a textbook for this class, all readings will be posted on the course website. Class Schedule: WEEK 1 1) Jan. 6 Introduction Mordecai Ben David “Hineni” early CCM; Matisyahu and POD Music, Religion and Popular Culture 2) Jan. 8 Foundations of Religions Traditions and