Introduction to World Music

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INTRODUCTION TO WORLD MUSIC

MUSIC 102

Instructor: Brenda Dalen


July 10 to 28

Monday to Friday 10:30 - 12:45

Open Studies students welcome


Introduction to World Music provides an introduction to the musics of cultures from around the world, as well as the opportunity to explore topics and issues in ethnomusicology. The course aims to introduce you to world musics and cultures in a global context, to develop analytic vocabulary and skills that can be applied to music in a broad variety of cultural contexts, to introduce you to the field of ethnomusicology, to widen your cultural horizons through the study of non-western musics and cultures, to foster a deeper understanding of “music and culture” in your own life, and to develop your critical thinking and writing skills.


Prerequisites: None.