MUS 109 - Introduction to World Music

Institution:

Molloy University

Subject:

Description:

This course is an introduction to the world's music. Students will explore the music of various cultures including specific regions such as the United States, West Africa, Southern Europe, Indonesia, India, Argentina, Cuba and the Middle East. Within each regional study, students will examine ways in which music relates to identity ritual, politics, dance and migration. Students will experience the world's music and culture by listening to and watching live and recorded performances, participating in musical activities and through discussions of selected readings. The course will enable students to develop proficient listening skills and become familiar with a vocabulary used for cross-cultural musical analysis. (Offered Spring) 3 credits

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.molloy.edu

Phone Number:

(516) 678-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

The Course Profile information is provided and updated by third parties including the respective institutions. While the institutions are able to update their information at any time, the information is not independently validated, and no party associated with this website can accept responsibility for its accuracy.