MUSCLG M82
Music and Holocaust: Individual Experience
Description: (Same as Jewish Studies M82.) Lecture, three hours; discussion, one hour. Roles of music during Holocaust are as varied as people who experienced it. Music was composed and performed by prisoners in almost every concentration camp; music was means for some individuals to gain favorable treatment, while others weaponized it. Traces development of European musical culture under Nazi regime (1933-45), focusing on how individuals interacted with music throughout Holocaust. Study of some of newest developments in Holocaust music research, including role American and European non-governmental organizations played in creation of artistic hubs in campus of southern France. Exploration also of cultural representations of Holocaust, and role of music in society's collective memory. Letter grading.
Units: 5.0
Units: 5.0
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Spring 2023 - I’m not really a fan of history, but this class was manageable. Sometimes it could be pretty interesting. He tells you everything you need to study for the tests. My advice is to go to every lecture - even if you don’t pay attention, you will still kind of subconsciously pay attention and then you will learn something. The discussions are also a nice recap of the week. I was kind of annoyed that we had to do a “listening exam” - it was like a second midterm, which is so extra for a GE. But it was all pretty easy. It’s probably a lot more interesting if you’re Jewish or Western European yourself.
Spring 2023 - I’m not really a fan of history, but this class was manageable. Sometimes it could be pretty interesting. He tells you everything you need to study for the tests. My advice is to go to every lecture - even if you don’t pay attention, you will still kind of subconsciously pay attention and then you will learn something. The discussions are also a nice recap of the week. I was kind of annoyed that we had to do a “listening exam” - it was like a second midterm, which is so extra for a GE. But it was all pretty easy. It’s probably a lot more interesting if you’re Jewish or Western European yourself.
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Spring 2024 - A great class overall, for anyone looking to learn more about the often not-mentioned connection between music and the Holocaust. Professor Calico and the TA, Emmie, are very clear in their rubrics about their expectations, and their slide materials/the prof's lectures are engaging. Participation is really important, and you will get a lot more out of the class if you come to lecture in person. There were some cool / informative guest speakers as well. There is a considerable amount of writing in this course, but it is manageable. There was no required textbook, but there were plenty of pre-class assigned readings provided.
Spring 2024 - A great class overall, for anyone looking to learn more about the often not-mentioned connection between music and the Holocaust. Professor Calico and the TA, Emmie, are very clear in their rubrics about their expectations, and their slide materials/the prof's lectures are engaging. Participation is really important, and you will get a lot more out of the class if you come to lecture in person. There were some cool / informative guest speakers as well. There is a considerable amount of writing in this course, but it is manageable. There was no required textbook, but there were plenty of pre-class assigned readings provided.
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