CFA MU 559 - World Music and CultureMusical

Institution:

Boston University

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Description:

traditions throughout the world are considered through analytical, social, and aesthetic approaches. Among the cultures examined are those of the United States, the Middle East, and East Asia. Topics include popular and folk music, music and ritual, communication, and self-expression, with consideration of modal structures, instruments, forms, and performance practices. This introductory course is appropriate for both music majors and non-majors. 3 cr (music majors) or 4 cr (non-music majors) ( ). Other courses open to non-music majors from the Music Education department include: MU 261 (Mus Ed I) The Art of Teaching I, MU 264 Music and Movement, MU 275 Survey of Jazz I, MU 276 Survey of Jazz II. Please refer to the music education course descriptions. Also, open to all Boston University students in the Music Education department are group instrument courses MU 151 C274, which are for beginners who can read music to learn basic playing technique and pedagogy, as well as the ensembles offered through Boston University Music Organizations.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.bu.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 353-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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