MUSC 1060 - Introduction to World Music

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Minneapolis Community and Technical College

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3.00 credits (3.00 lec) This course presents an overview of the music of four major cultural groups representing Asia, Africa, Latin America/ Caribbean and Native North America. In this course, students will learn to explore the music of these groups to compare and contrast musical genres, as well as relate the music to each culture's values, beliefs, and sense of identity. Students will accomplish this through readings, lectures and discussion both in class and online. Audio and visual examples will be provided. They will also learn to perform songs from each group. Fulfills MnTC Goal Areas 6 and 8. Prerequisites: Placement into READ 1300 or completion of READ 0200 or ESOL 0052; placement into ENGL 1110 or completion of ENGL 0900 or ESOL 0051.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.minneapolis.edu

Phone Number:

(612) 659-6000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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