MUSIC 203
World Music Cultures
Music
College of Fine Arts and Communications
Course Description
Traditional music of selected cultures of Asia, Oceania, Africa, Europe, and the Americas, including both folk and art music traditions.
When Taught
Fall and Winter
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Other Prerequisites
Non-music major status.
Note
For non-music majors.
Title
Respect
Learning Outcome
Know music and its creators are worthy of respect.
Recognize the role of music in the maintenance and/or creation of cultural boundaries, and thus the potentiality for cultural representation.
Title
Awareness
Learning Outcome
Be aware of current musical biases toward their 'home' culture and account for these biases when encountering unfamiliar music.
Title
Research & evaluation
Learning Outcome
Be curious about music and its creators. Write research questions about music and evaluate potential sources, while working towards an answer.
