Religiosity and Afro-Latin American and Caribbean Music

Seminar 2009

ChairCLACSO
Coordination: Aida Bueno Sarduy (New York University – Spain/Cuba) and Luis Ferreira (UNSAM, Argentina/Uruguay)

Home: 26/03/2020 | Registration: 20/12/2019 to 25/03/2019

Workload: 12 weeks – 90 hours.

PRESENTATION OF THE COURSE

The course aims to introduce the main perspectives, contributions, and debates in the study of Afro-Latin American and Caribbean music and religion. It provides basic references for the development of studies on music and religions of African origin; national formations of otherness and racialization of musical genres within frameworks of culture and power; systematic analyses of music and performance; and processes of mixture and hybridization.

PAYMENT METHODS

Payment method

If you have a link with a CLACSO Associated Center:

Paying in one payment: USD 95 (includes issuance and shipping costs of the digital certificate).

If you have a link with a Network or Institution Associated with CLACSO:

Paying in one payment: USD 140 (includes issuance and shipping costs of the digital certificate).

If you do NOT have a link with a CLACSO Associated Center:

Paying in one payment BEFORE 16/03/2020: USD 150 (includes issuance and shipping costs of the digital certificate).
Paying in one payment: USD 190 (includes issuance and shipping costs of the digital certificate).

FAQ

What do I need to take a CLACSO virtual seminar?

The basic requirements for taking a seminar are:

Availability of at least 4 hours per week to dedicate to the seminar course.
Internet access.
Reasonable handling of communication and computer tools.
Language proficiency in the language in which the course will be taught. The official languages are Spanish and Portuguese.

What is the length of a CLACSO virtual seminar? What is the total number of hours?

The seminars last 12 weeks, plus the completion of a final project. A total of 90 hours of dedication will be credited.

What is the work modality and dynamics?

A course consists of twelve classes, each accompanied by required readings, supplementary readings, discussion forums, and learning activities proposed by the teaching team, as well as partial submissions and a final project. The course is delivered online and asynchronously. Some instructors may propose synchronous activities. In these cases, the time and date will be agreed upon in advance between the teaching team and the students to ensure everyone's participation. To pass the seminar, students must participate in at least 80% of the discussion forums and activities proposed by the instructors, complete all scheduled partial submissions, and pass the final project.