MUS 320: American Music Project Assignment- School of Arts & Sciences | Post University.
Topic: Civil War
American Musician/Artist: Daniel Decatur Emmett.
Overview:
Now that your topic is assigned - you are on your way to learning more about it! For this first part of the course project, you will begin researching your topic and compile an APA style Annotated Bibliography. This step in the process of creating your final presentation will strengthen your skills in thinking more critically about the sources you are using in your research and in discovering what is being said about your topic. You may not use Wikipedia, About.com, Ask.com, or similar websites as references.
Special Topics in American Music - Project
Overview:
Music has long been used by movements seeking social change. In the 1950s and '60s, this was particularly true, as successful black and white musicians openly addressed the issues of the day. During the '60s, popular white singers such as Bob Dylan and Joan Baez lent both their names and their musical talents to the American Civil Rights Movement. In fact, music long assisted those working to win civil rights for African Americans. Freedom songs, often adapted from the music of the black church, played an essential role in bolstering courage, inspiring participation, and fostering a sense of community.
For your final project in this course, you will explore a special topic and artist in American Music that is connected to American society and culture. Then you will create a PowerPoint presentation to share with the class and exhibit what you have learned.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.