MUS 111
Music Cultures of the World Fall 2015
Division I Exploring Diversity Initiative
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This course introduces a variety of musical traditions from around the world, from karaoke to reggae and Indian classical genres. Students develop a working knowledge of musical terms, influential musicians, and concepts relevant to performance genres hailing from the Americas, Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. Beyond engaging with music’s sound and structure, we will address its capacity to express personal and group identity, and its ability to both reflect and shape broader social ideas and circumstances. Reading and writing assignments are combined with direct engagement with music and musicians. No prior musical training required.
The Class: Format: lecture
Limit: 30
Expected: 20
Class#: 1647
Grading: no pass/fail option, yes fifth course option
Requirements/Evaluation: based on class attendance and participation, regular short writing assignments, and a final paper
Extra Info: may not be taken on a pass/fail basis
Prerequisites: none
Enrollment Preferences: current or prospective majors in Music, Anthropology, Sociology, Arabic Studies and Asian Studies, as well as current and prospective concentrators in Africana Studies and Latina/o Studies
Unit Notes: MUS Group A Electives--class of 2016 MUS World Music/Ethnomusicology--class of 2017 and beyond
Distributions: Division I Exploring Diversity Initiative
Attributes: MUS Group A Electives
MUS World Music/Ethnomusicology

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