MUSI 368 - International Music and Arts

Institution:

Millersville University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Music

Description:

Introduction to terminology and cultural areas of the world. General introduction to the study of world music, the ethnomusicological approach and classification and symbolism of musical instruments. The process of musical innovation and acculturation in the world, and the impact of technology and the communications media on contemporary musical styles of non-European cultures. Topics include the music of South and West Africa, Ethiopia and folk music of the Arabic. Near East, the classical music of Iran and Asia, and the musical cultures of North and South India.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

COMM 100, ENGL 110 and junior status. Offered periodically.

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Offered in spring.

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.millersville.edu

Phone Number:

(717) 872-3024

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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