Universität Wien

160021 SE Sounds of Independence - Music in Contexts of African Independence (2023S)

Continuous assessment of course work

Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 20 participants
Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

After the first session, the course will be taught online at least until mid-April. Changes to the current schedule will be announced during class sessions.

  • Monday 06.03. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 1 Musikwissenschaft UniCampus Hof 9, 3A-O1-31
  • Monday 20.03. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 1 Musikwissenschaft UniCampus Hof 9, 3A-O1-31
  • Monday 27.03. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 1 Musikwissenschaft UniCampus Hof 9, 3A-O1-31
  • Monday 17.04. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 1 Musikwissenschaft UniCampus Hof 9, 3A-O1-31
  • Monday 24.04. 11:30 - 13:00 Digital
  • Monday 08.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 1 Musikwissenschaft UniCampus Hof 9, 3A-O1-31
  • Monday 15.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 1 Musikwissenschaft UniCampus Hof 9, 3A-O1-31
  • Monday 22.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 1 Musikwissenschaft UniCampus Hof 9, 3A-O1-31
  • Monday 05.06. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 1 Musikwissenschaft UniCampus Hof 9, 3A-O1-31
  • Monday 12.06. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 1 Musikwissenschaft UniCampus Hof 9, 3A-O1-31
  • Monday 19.06. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 1 Musikwissenschaft UniCampus Hof 9, 3A-O1-31
  • Monday 26.06. 11:30 - 13:00 Seminarraum 1 Musikwissenschaft UniCampus Hof 9, 3A-O1-31

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

In this seminar we will deal with the recent history of various African states, particularly the period of the struggle for independence between 1950 and 1980. The focus for us is on the role of popular music, which was used as a commentary, pioneer or active means of decolonization. In addition to Zimbabwean Chimurenga, Cape Verdean Funaná, Congolese Rumba and Ghanaian Highlife, students will delve into selected case studies and discuss central postcolonial concepts and theories.

Assessment and permitted materials

Term paper, presentation

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Attendance, presentation

Examination topics

In general, the content of the entire seminar is relevant to the exam and can be used to find a topic for the term paper

Reading list

For Introduction:
Dorsch, Hauke: “Indépendance Cha Cha”: African Pop Music since the Independence Era. Africa Spectrum. 2010;45(3):131-146.

Further reading will be provided on Moodle.

Association in the course directory

BA: BAC
MA (2008): M02, M03, M04, M05, M08, M11, M13
MA (2022): E.ETH, E.POP, H.ETH, H.POP, S.ETH, S.POP

Last modified: Th 11.05.2023 11:27