MUSC 253DIssues in the Ethnography of Music
Explores ethnography—the description of culture—as it relates to musicology and ethnomusicology, particularly where culture and cultural production are historically dynamic and geographically porous. Examines music with sensitivity to such complexities of context, and the disciplinary points of reference from which cultural difference is calculated. Considers the ideological imprint of methodology on cultural analysis: how to study an unfamiliar music in a way that transcends the measure of difference from the familiar, and, conversely, how to conduct an objective study of a familiar music.
Enrollment is restricted to graduate students; advanced undergraduates may enroll with permission of the instructor.
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When it runs
Winter 2026Open Winter 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Seminar | Tue 9:00am–12:00pm | Music Center 245 | R. C. Rodriguez | Open 4/8 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Rodriguez | 3.7 / 5 | 2.6 / 5 | 60% | 11 |
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