MUS 233 - World Music

This course is an experiential exploration of selected musical traditions from around the world. We will explore how these traditions are both shaped by and give shape to the cultural settings in which they are performed. Students will explore, through audio and video examples, textbook and source readings and web resources, a myriad of cultures outside the realm of the American-European cultural mainstream. As they learn to analyze music from different cultural perspectives, students will build interpretive skills and engage in comparative study. Overall, this course aims to explore music as a form of human expression and as a meaningful aspect of daily life. When Offered: Spring.

Hours: 3