CTSJ 195 Topics in Critical Theory and Social Justice
Topics vary semester to semester. May be repeated once for credit when taken with a different topic.
Axes to Praxis: Music as Activism
This course aims to provide students with an understanding of the role of music in creating social change. Students will listen to the structure and content of songs and discuss how they can spark critical thought and become a catalyst for political action. The students will also explore how live musical experiences contribute to community building. Traditional, as well as contemporary musical styles, will be examined with an emphasis on the music of women, the LGBTQA community and people of color. We will learn about the contribution of artists and activists whose ideas have propelled society forward.