An introduction to the culture of the Gulf South region with an emphasis on New Orleans music, history, ritual, dance, and cultural geography. Explores the musical relationship of the Gulf South region to the Caribbean and African diaspora. Introduces critical tools for analysis of the relationship of music and place. Themes of the course include ethnic migrations, social diversity, vernacular architecture, and slavery. Field trips to second-line parades, Mississippi River access points, diverse neighborhoods and historical slave markets.

Students complete a service activity in the community in conjunction with the content of a three-credit co-requisite course. Course may be repeated up to unlimited credit hours.

Internships will vary. See director for more information. May be taken for credit up to 2 times. Course may be repeated up to unlimited credit hours.

Internships will vary. See director for more information. May be taken for credit up to 2 times. Course may be repeated up to unlimited credit hours.

Topics will vary reflecting couse offered