MUSC 109 - World Music

Institution:

Spokane Community College

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Description:

Formerly MUSIC 109. This course explores several musical cultures throughout the world, including but not limited to Africa, the Americas, Asia, Near East, Europe and South Pacific. The course is designed to enhance student's appreciation for the diversity of music throughout the world as well as the people that perform it. Students gain an understanding of features in the music that distinguish one style from another and the cultural and social-historical factors that shape the development of music. Lectures, films, recordings and live presentations assist students in their understanding of course topics. Though a knowledge of music is helpful, a music background is not required for this course. (SCC, SFCC)

Credits:

5.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.scc.spokane.edu

Phone Number:

(509) 533-8020

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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