Music, Technology, and Contemporary Culture

Cross-listed for both undergraduate and graduate students. This examines the development of sound technology, the impact of music technology on listeners, performers, and composers, the diversification and globalization of musical styles, and the changing sociological roles of music in contemporary culture from both historical and ethnographic points of view. Students will also explore specific topics of their own interest in a seminar dialog. Available to graduate and undergraduate students, with graduate students completing an additional project.