CoursesSeeing/Hearing Globally
AFRC/ANTH/MUSC 1560-401

Seeing/Hearing Globally

Fridays, 1:45 pm-4:44 pm

This is a Penn Global Seminars Abroad, semester-long class with travel abroad after. It focuses on the interrelationship of music, arts, community-building, land, politics, and history. Places covered in coursework and travel vary by semester, and students have to apply for the class through Penn Global. The class is limited in student participation to no more than 20 students.

Students must apply through Penn Global and submit a permission request to enroll in the course. Questions should be directed to Dr. Carol Muller: camuller@sas.upenn.edu

Instructor(s)
  • Carol Muller
Semester

Spring 2024

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