CSTU 220 Michael Jackson King of Pop Presentation

Module/Week 2 — African American Music and the Gospel Tradition

Music and Culture PowerPoint Presentation

Instructions – Please use “Michael Jackson” as the topic pick.

1. This assignment will require that students identify a musical
   group/individual from the approved list (below), and trace his/her
   contributions to the African American experience as an influencer of
   culture. (If you would like to choose a musician that is not listed,
   you can email your professor for approval.)
2. This assignment will be submitted as a PowerPoint presentation and must
   include a title
   page and 6–8 additional slides.
3. Slides
   should cover the following:

*Background
of
the chosen musician(s).

*
Musical
genre
of the chosen musician and how he/she influenced that
genre.

*The
historical
context
surrounding the musician (i.e., what social, political, and economic
circumstances informed the work of this musician).

*The
musician’s overall cultural
impact.

1. Pictures
   and sound clips should be included. (At least one per slide.)
2. Narration
   of the presentation by the student is also welcome.
3. Cite
   all references made in APA formatting.
4. Please
   see the assignment rubric before beginning the assignment.

Attached Files:

• Music and Culture Presentation Instructions (18.737 KB) – (Attached)
• (Please use “Michael
  Jackson” as the topic pick.)