music
· How does the topic you’ve chosen relate to issues of race, class, gender, sexuality, or other definers of identity?
· Bear in mind that while lyrics and performance are important, you must address musical issues as well by providing a listening guide.
· Cite 3-4 scholarly articles using MLA style formatting as your resources for the background paper.
· Provide a listening example of the genre that can be played in class. Youtube videos may be used if the video enhances or explains the music in some way
· If a video of the performance is shown in class, a listening guide should be provided as well
· For example of Listening guide go to: www.mhhe.com/joyner
· Purpose: Clearly identifies main issue(s), problem(s), or intention(s)
· Perspective: Investigates point(s) of view and assumptions
· Evidence: Supports purpose with relevant, sufficient evidence and defines concepts
· Analysis: Analyzes the consequences and implications of reasoning
· Core Values: Addresses core value(s) specifically and demonstrates their relevance
· Decision Making: States the various options of decision making and choose a solution
· Grammar and Organization: Uses good grammar and organizes the paper in a consistent and logical way
· Choice of appropriate topic: Chooses a topic that can be examined in a scholarly way that goes beyond a basic biography or playlist
· Uses appropriate sources and cites them correctly: Uses a minimum of three scholarly sources and cites them within the paper using MLA or APA style
· Class Presentation: Presents the topic using engaging visuals, appropriate musical examples, and relevant information
my topic about:
· The American music and the formation of national identity
1. Race and ethnicity
2. Is Jazz an American art form?
3. American popular music, was a product of the culture commercialization or was the manifestation of a generational expression?
4. Tendencies in the future development of American music.