MUS 229 - World Music

Course unit(s): 1
Meets GAR: Meets general academic requirements AR, DE, and IL.
Prerequisite(s): Ability to read music or permission of the instructor.
A study of the role of music and musical-theoretical systems in non-Western cultures. Class discussions based on primary and secondary source readings and writing assignments are balanced with music practicums to insure musical-theoretical, historical, and cultural issues are grounded in musical performance. Issues of authenticity, power, and cultural confluences are examined through a variety of methodological approaches to develop analytical and creative thinking skills. A culminating research paper and aural presentation provide students with an opportunity to explore an area of their own interest in greater depth, refine their written and aural communication skills, and increase breadth of knowledge for the entire class.