From small farms to urban neighborhoods, from the region itself to the more distant worlds of the southern diaspora, we discover the stories, music, and art of the American South.
The American South: Its Stories, Music, and Art
The American South: Its Stories, Music, and Art
Instructor: Dr. William Ferris
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There are 6 modules in this course
Reflecting on geography, the diaspora, the mythic and the global South as ways to approach the contested memory of the region.
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6 videos1 assignment
Considering the content and form of the stories, toasts, dozens, auctions and religious sermons and what they reveal about Southern Culture.
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8 videos1 assignment
Understanding the distinction between folk art traditions and the high art of the academy with examples of basket-weaving, quilt-making, sculpture, painting, and photography.
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11 videos1 assignment
Examining the lives and works of great Southern writers and looking at how specific stories, music, and art are referenced and provide structure for literary forms such as the novel and the short story.
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7 videos1 assignment
Exploring Southern music and its roots in work chants, fife and drum, and one-strand on the wall music.
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8 videos1 assignment
Focusing on this distinctive form of music, so intimately defined by sense of place, class, race, and tradition.
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8 videos1 reading1 assignment
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DB
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Reviewed on Jun 14, 2020
It was truly very informative and interesting more so since I've always been a fan of the blues. Highly recommended. :)))
RG
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Reviewed on Nov 1, 2015
Wonderful course for the slated length-- wish it was more in depth and longer!
EM
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Reviewed on Oct 4, 2015
Amazing course! Conversational, relaxed lectures that are well-informed, paired with excellent archival footage--mostly generated by the presenting professor.
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