MUS 101 — Survey of World Music
This course explores the music of the worlds people. Emphasis is on non-Western traditions. American musical cultures will be explored through Native and African American traditions. Students will examine the various sounds, patterns, and structures of music from around the globe. World cultures will be explored in terms of belief systems about the significance of music, contexts for using music, activities involving music, and the aesthetics of music. Students will experience various repertoires, styles, and genres of music and consider the effects of the media on globalization of music culture.