(Same as Musicology M136.) Lecture, four hours; discussion, one hour. Analysis of gender ideologies in several musical cultures; representations of gender, body, and sexuality by both male and female musicians; contributions of women to Western art and popular musics; methods in feminist and gay/lesbian theory and criticism. Letter grading.

Review Summary

Clarity
6.7 / 10
Organization
6.7 / 10
Time
0-5 hrs/week
Overall
5.0 / 10

Reviews

    Quarter Taken: Winter 2024 In-Person
    Grade: A+

    Class structure:
    2 song entries due every 2 weeks ~200-300 words
    one midterm given a week to do: 2 short response 200-300 words and one essay ~1000words, we had an extra credit prompt too 200-300 words
    final was a ~20min long interview with someone else who has had a different experience with music and gender than you.
    This has got to be one of the easiest As I've ever gotten, with a 99.57%, even while I suck at english and writing. As long as you write something relating to gender and music in the song reviews, midterm, and final youre good.
    Discussions are mandatory and lectures are not. read a lil to get a bit more context for midterm but you dont really need it for anything other than the midterm. i prolly spent two to three hours every two weeks for the songs and about 10hrs for the final (spread across a week, but i suck at writing). final took me about an hour to think of ideas and record, and an additional hour to cut it to around 24 min.
    dont take this class if you feel the ideas of intersectionality and/or privilege annoy you, thats literally the only thing the class talks about. Easy A though and very light commitment otherwise.

Course

Previously taught
24W 23W
Formerly offered as
WOM STD M136

Grading Information

  • No group projects

  • Attendance required

  • 1 midterm

  • No final

  • 100% recommend the textbook

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