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Week 4 Schedule

Tuesday

READ
“The Latest Steps (Direct from Paris)” and “Dances of the Country (Independence)” in National Rhythms, African Roots [91-163]

EXPLORE 
“Transcribe,” Library of Virginia

1. Read the “About” page.
2. Select a document from the “Virginia Untold: African American Narrative” collection that needs review.
3. Review the document, making any changes to the transcription that are necessary.
4. Save your transcription. 
5. Copy the URL for the document.

DUE

1. Transcription Blog Post (200 words)
2. One discussion question about the relationship between Europe and the Atlantic World or about culture in the Americas around Independence

Thursday

READ
“Dancing for Joy (Colonial Choreographies)” and “Morena” (American Eve) in National Rhythms, African Roots [165-204]

WordPress Support, “Categories vs. Tags”

DUE

1. Revised blog post
2. One discussion question about the relationship between colonial or national identity and music and/or music
3. Identify a set of “tags” and “categories” that organize your first three blog posts and bring the list to class.