APS-2434: The Cultural Politics of Music in Appalachia
Description: Examines cultural, political, and social aspects of music in, of, and about Appalachia, including such commercialized and increasingly globalized products as “old-time,” “bluegrass,” and “country.” Ways in which music contests and reproduces social relations of race, class, and gender. Role of migration and racial diversity in formation of Appalachian music. Economic significance of music, such as Virginia’s The Crooked Road as a regional touristic undertaking.
Pathways: 2 Critical Thinking Humanities, 7 Identity & Equity in U.S., 11 Intercultural&Global Aware.
Course Hours: 3 credits
Corequisites: N/A
Crosslist: N/A
Repeatability: N/A
Sections Taught: 3
Average GPA: 3.60 (A-)
Strict A Rate (No A-) : 72.77%
Average Withdrawal Rate: 0.00%
| Michael B Saffle | 2019 | 82.1% | 7.2% | 0.0% | 7.1% | 3.6% | 0.0% | 3.56 | 1 |
| Patrick J Salmons | 2024 | 88.2% | 8.8% | 2.9% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 3.83 | 1 |
| Jordan L Laney | 2022 | 72.2% | 11.1% | 8.4% | 8.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 3.41 | 1 |