ANTH689S

Special Problems in Anthropology; Music, Language, and Signs

Cross listed with MUSC679S. Credit only granted for MUSC679S or ANTH689S. How do people communicate through and about music? Why is music often considered a "universal language"? How does music mean? This graduate seminar examines the intersections of music, language, and signs more broadly, with special attention to the human voice. Students will build a foundation in linguistic and semiotic anthropology and will explore how ideas about music and communication shape practices and relationships across various cultural groups.

Sister Courses: ANTH689A, ANTH689B, ANTH689C, ANTH689D, ANTH689E, ANTH689G, ANTH689I, ANTH689K, ANTH689L, ANTH689M, ANTH689N, ANTH689O, ANTH689P, ANTH689Q, ANTH689R, ANTH689T, ANTH689V, ANTH689X, ANTH689Y, ANTH689Z

Fall 2026

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