ANTH689S
Special Problems in Anthropology; Music, Language, and Signs
Cross listed with MUSC679S. Credit only granted for MUSC679S or ANTH689S. How do people communicate through and about music? Why is music often considered a "universal language"? How does music mean? This graduate seminar examines the intersections of music, language, and signs more broadly, with special attention to the human voice. Students will build a foundation in linguistic and semiotic anthropology and will explore how ideas about music and communication shape practices and relationships across various cultural groups.
Sister Courses: ANTH689A, ANTH689C, ANTH689M, ANTH689N, ANTH689P