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MUS. 277 – African American Music (CRN: 48697) at Skyline College for Spring 2025

This course is offered online and it is recommended you complete a short self-assessment to ensure readiness before taking an online course.

MUS. 277 African American Music

Explores the history, stylistic richness, and variety of African American music in the United States from the 17th century to the present. Examines the character and influence of traditional West African music on the development of American musical genres including: Spirituals, Blues, Jazz, R&B, Soul, Funk and Hip-Hop. Includes discussion and analyses of the critical issues, creative ideas and social events which informed and shaped its development and its impact and influence on contemporary American culture, race relations, and politics. Works of major black composers and performers will be studied including their influence on composers of other cultures.

Units: 3

Degree Credit

Grade Option (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass)

Lecture hours/semester: 48-54
Homework hours/semester: 96-108

Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ENGL 105, or equivalent.

AA/AS Degree Requirements: Area 9C1, 9C2

Transfer Credit: UC; CSU (CSU GE Area C1, C2)

Skyline College (Online Course)

Department: Music

Number of Units: 3

Textbook: View textbook in Bookstore

Instructor: Luis Zuniga, zunigal@smccd.edu

View all MUS. 277 courses

IGETC: 3A-Arts - Skyline and 3B-Humanities - Skyline

CSU: C1-Arts - Skyline and C2-Humanities - Skyline

Fee Description	Type	Amount
Book-Inclusive Digital Acc-SKY	Flat Fee	$97

Section Information as of Sunday, December 22 2024 - 08:24:06 am

Course status: Open

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OSH - Online Meeting Date: 03/18-05/22 Meeting Time: Days: Online course Room: 0000 Instructor: Luis Zuniga	03/18-05/22			Online course	0000	OSH	Online

Critical Dates for this Course	Date
Last day to add class	March 24, 2025
Last day to drop with a refund	March 21, 2025
Last day to drop without a "W"	March 26, 2025
Last day to drop with a "W"	May 8, 2025
Last day to change to Pass/No Pass Grading Option	May 22, 2025

San Mateo County Community College District

MUS. 277 – African American Music (CRN: 48697) at Skyline College for Spring 2025