BLAS 120 - Black Music

    Recent Professors
    Kenneth Anderson
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    35–40 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3A · IGETC Area 3A · CSU GE Area C1
    Description
    This course is a study of African American musical forms and styles in historical perspective. Emphasis is placed on providing students with an appreciation for the African roots of a variety of African American music genres. This course is intended for students majoring in Black Studies and Ethnic Studies; and all students interested in the history of African American music.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 2:20pm–3:40pm, Tue Thu 2:20pm–3:45pm, Tue Thu 10:25am–11:20am