MUSC1015 — World Music
The purpose of this course is to gain a broader understanding of the music of the world's cultures through examining a survey of traditional musical cultures from around the globe. This course will concentrate on the development and historical background of the music, the introduction of typical musical instruments and most well-known musicians of each region, and the relationship between music and the society. The focus is on learning how musicians around the world understand their own music, and on exposure, appreciation and understanding of basic musical and cultural elements from the selected regions.
Prerequisites: ENGL0921