MUSI 136 - Introduction to World Music

Semester Offered: Fall
1 unit(s)

This course examines the development and practices of musical styles in diverse locales around the world from an ethnomusicological perspective. We study the intersection of musical communities and social identity/values, political movements (especially nationalism), spirituality, economy, and globalization. We explore these general issues through case studies from Latin America, Africa, and Asia. Mr. Patch.

Two 75-minute periods.

This course is open to students with or without musical training.