Seminar: 3.05.502 Music in Contemporary Politics (engl.) - Details

Seminar: 3.05.502 Music in Contemporary Politics (engl.) - Details

General information

Course name Seminar: 3.05.502 Music in Contemporary Politics (engl.)
Subtitle
Course number 3.05.502
Semester WiSe23/24
Current number of participants 8
erwartete Teilnehmendenzahl 25
Home institute Institute of Music
Courses type Seminar in category Teaching
First date Tue., 17.10.23, 14:00 - 16:00
Type/Form
Lehrsprache englisch

Module assignments

Comment/Description

Politics has always been about actual voices that can be heard, amplified, or silenced, and music has functioned in myriad ways ranging from its use as a sonic weapon to its employment as a means of political reconciliation. In the 21st century, music continues to be politically relevant in a large number constellations, and the increasing complexity in the field of political communication, facilitated by the rise of digital media environments, additionally complicates the analysis of musical politics and the politics of music. This course will investigate the roles and functions of music in contemporary politics. It will approach this vast field via case studies investigating music examples in different countries, including the United States, Israel, Italy, Hungary, Germany, and Austria. Each case study will emphasize different aspects in the field of music and contemporary politics. The course will address questions such as: How do politicians and political parties use music? How does music function in politicized media environments? To what extent are celebrities political, and conversely, to what extent can politicians be considered celebrities? Is music a site of political resistance?

Admission settings

The course is part of admission "Anmeldung gesperrt (global)".
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