FF:AJ27054 Intro. to American Folk Music - Course Information

AJ27054 Introducing American Folk Music

Extent and Intensity

0/2/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).

Teacher(s)

PhDr. Irena Přibylová, Ph.D. (lecturer)

Guaranteed by

Ing. Mgr. Jiří Rambousek, Ph.D.
Department of English and American Studies – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Mgr. Michaela Hrazdílková

Course Enrolment Limitations

The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 15 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/15, only registered: 0/15, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/15

fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with

• English Language and Literature (programme FF, M-FI) (2)
• English Language and Literature (programme FF, M-HS)
• Upper Secondary School Teacher Training in English Language and Literature (programme FF, M-SS)

Course objectives

From spirituals to gospels; from minstrel shows to the Grand Ole Opry; from Oh Susanna to Blowing in the Wind; from New Orleans to New York. Your first chance to understand the sounds of the Dakota cedar flute, Appalachian banjo, Southern chicken scratch, swamps wail and above all, American folk music. No Musical background necessary. (Who says these terms are not related to music!: Jambalaya, Blue Grass, Shape Notes, Gator Stomp, Devil's Box, Arkansas Traveler, Buck and Wing, Corrido, Fifth Peg, Tail Piece, Lead Belly, R&B).

Assessment methods (in Czech)

Assessment: Evaluation will be based on an in-class presentation or an essay.

Language of instruction

English

Further comments (probably available only in Czech)

The course is taught annually.
The course is taught: every week.
Credit evaluation note: 2 původní kredity.

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