MUS 104 - World Music

Introduction to the sounds and social activities of musical traditions from around the globe. Specific topics vary, but may include musics of Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas. Students will develop listening skills and basic vocabulary for describing music, with opportunities for active participation in music-making. The course will explore the evolving roles of music in myth, religion, politics, and economics; the formation of class, ethnic, and gender identities; and the processes of globalization.

Credits: 3
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring
Attributes: Arts and Humanities I (AH1), Human Creative Perspectives (HCP)