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− | Reading reports (on at least two readings) are due every week | + | Reading reports (on at least two readings) are due every week by Monday evening 9:00pm (by e-mail). Reports should be concise (not exceeding two paragraphs per reading and two pages overall). They should include a short description as well as a critical evaluation of your readings. Personal points of view are welcome, provided that you support your argument/s by referring to other relevant readings or materials, theory or class discussions. CD booklets of essay-like length may also be used for your reports - in which case you should discuss the related recordings as well. Please be prepared to discuss your readings in class. |
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Latest revision as of 14:46, 10 September 2006
Reading reports (on at least two readings) are due every week by Monday evening 9:00pm (by e-mail). Reports should be concise (not exceeding two paragraphs per reading and two pages overall). They should include a short description as well as a critical evaluation of your readings. Personal points of view are welcome, provided that you support your argument/s by referring to other relevant readings or materials, theory or class discussions. CD booklets of essay-like length may also be used for your reports - in which case you should discuss the related recordings as well. Please be prepared to discuss your readings in class.
Week 2 - Sept 13: Music, politics and society in 20th century Central Asia
Week 7 - Oct 18: Music politics and society in 20th century Iran
Week 9 - Nov 1: Regional traditions of Iran: the music of Iranian Khorasan
Week 10 - Nov 8: Popular musics: globalization and local identity in Iran and Central Asia
Week 11 - Nov 15: Music and gender in Central and Inner Asia