May be repeated for credit as topics change. Topic for Spring 2024: Religion and Black Popular Music. Examines the interplay between colonialism, politics, religion, and popular music in shaping contemporary society. Through an in-depth exploration of the intersections between religion, music, colonialism, and politics, students gain a comprehensive understanding of the underlying structures that shape Black religion and Black popular music. They are encouraged to engage in nuanced discussions, challenging traditional interpretations, and critically analyzing the implications of power in these realms. This course fosters a deeper appreciation of the complexities of race and its impact on music, religion, and politics in our society, while empowering students to actively attend to the most pressing political, cultural, religious, and ecological concerns texturing the 21st century.

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