Transforming Traditions
Transforming Traditions How do traditions transform when they expand beyond the time and place of their origin? In considering this question, we will interrogate the value of authenticity and preservation, and we will examine the impacts of bringing new perspectives to existing practices. Course material (readings, videos, and recordings) will focus on artistic practices that originated in Korea, and in particular, we will study and learn to play a percussion genre, samulnori. However, students will also draw on their own traditions, interests, and experiences for discussions and assignments. No prior musical experience is needed; a willingness to bang vigorously on drums in a group is helpful.
Transforming Traditions How do traditions transform when they expand beyond the time and place of their origin? In considering this question, we will interrogate the value of authenticity and preservation, and we will examine the impacts of bringing new perspectives to existing practices. Course material (readings, videos, and recordings) will focus on artistic practices that originated in Korea, and in particular, we will study and learn to play a percussion genre, samulnori. However, students will also draw on their own traditions, interests, and experiences for discussions and assignments. …Read more
I love Shelby!! She was super accommodating, doesn't take points away for anything turned in late, is super understanding and overall, a great professor. She made my experience in FYS very enjoyable because she was so passionate about the class and the experiences she had, she brought to life in our class through our drumming sessions. We had 2 papers, which is very manageable and the papers were very easy to do and gave us a lot of freedom to explore any topics we wanted. Overall, 10/10!!
I love Shelby!! She was super accommodating, doesn't take points away for anything turned in late, is super understanding and overall, a great professor. She made my experience in FYS very enjoyable because she was so passionate about the class and the experiences she had, she brought to life in our class through our drumming session …Read more
Professor Kimmel is an amazing professor and advisor. She made the seminar enjoying with the teaching and learning of Korean Drumming. She is fair when it comes to grading, she will give you feedback to help you get a free credit on the assignments.