WMST 126: Gender, Sexuality, and Music in Cross- Cultural Perspectives

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Units: 4

Hours: Lecture, 3 hours; extra read- ing, 3 hours

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Prerequisites: upper-division standing or consent of instructor

Description: An overview of gendered per- formance genres from a number of cultures. Seeks to familiarize the student with gender-specific music and notions of gender that are often constructed, main- tained, transmitted, and transformed through music and performance. Designed for students interested in music, anthropology, and gender studies. Cross-listed with ANTH 177 and MUS 126. Fulfills the Humanities requirement for the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences.