AMU 224 - Music & Trauma in WWII

Course Units: 1

This course explores the complex relationship between music and trauma that emerged during World War II. Specific case studies include the experiences of Comfort Women, victims of the Holocaust, and survivors of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings. Students will analyze musical compositions, memoirs, lyrics, and historical accounts to develop a nuanced understanding of the power of music as an agent of human experience. CQ: WAC, JCHF, JLIT ISP: GSWS