MUS 295 - Topics in Music

FDR: HA
Credits: 3-4

Selected studies in music with a focus on history and culture, non-classical genres, ethnomusicological topics, or performance. May be repeated for degree credit if the topics are different.

Spring 2018, MUS 295-01: Special Topics in Music: Southeast Asian Musical Cultures (3). Survey of the music of the Southeast Asian continent and its role in society, religion, history, and politics. Examines theoretical systems, modes of learning, musical instruments, ensembles, and performance practices by cultural groups, as well as significant genres in national and folk traditions. Explores the impact of westernization and modernization on musical cultures as well as new musical practices in the world music markets of the 21st century. Music genres include, but are not limited to, folk, court, popular, and classical. No formal music training is required for this course. (HA). Euprasert. Staff.