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MUS-208 World Music (4)
This course traces the development of world musics by examining significant
works of music and the cultural and political milieu in which the works were
composed. Students will develop an understanding of musical
terminology and will develop skills needed to listen to and better
understand music of varying cultures. Students will participate in a
variety of activities, including singing, playing instruments and dancing.
This course has an intensive listening component, which requires students to
listen to music both in and out of class, and to report responses to this
listening.
Three hours per week. Four Semester hours.
