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Class number:
3002
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Title: The Irish Music Tradition |
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Department: Music |
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Career: Undergraduate |
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Component: Lecture |
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Session: Regular |
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Instructor's Permission Required: No |
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Grading Basis: Regular |
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Units: 1.00 |
| Enrollment limited to 24 |
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Current enrollment: 21 |
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Available seats: 3 |
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Start date: Tuesday, January 20, 2026 |
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End date: Friday, May 8, 2026 |
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Mode of Instruction: In Person |
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Schedule: TR: 2:55PM-4:10PM, AAC - 112 |
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Instructor(s): Hast, Dora |
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Prerequisite(s): None |
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Distribution Requirement: Meets Art and Global Requirements |
Course Description:
In this course, we will explore how Irish traditional music and dance have maintained their “Irishness” over time. Our class will begin with an introduction to traditional vocal and instrumental genres. We’ll then explore the political and social history of Ireland viewed through the lens of traditional music, song and dance and in the process examine how music has been used a catalyst to promote nationalism and identity throughout the Irish diaspora. Finally, we’ll focus on the role of traditional Irish music today in terms of globalization, identity, gender and performance practice. This class will have an important hands-on component. Each student will have the opportunity to sing, dance (step dance and contra dance) and to learn to play the Irish tin whistle during the semester. All are welcome and no previous musical experience is necessary. |