Intro to World Music 

Spring semesters • MW • 1:00-2:15 PM
Whitney 130

Course Description

This course explores various aspects of music from a global perspective. The focus is on music styles and traditions outside the Western canon. Students will actively study music in its cultural context from various geographic areas of the world.

Required Materials

• Music of the Peoples of the World (3rd edition) by William Alves
  
• 4 GB USB Flash Drive
• Headphones

Documents/Assignments

• Syllabus/Calendar
• Lecture Notes
• Reading Assignments
  
• Fundamentals Activities 1 & 2
• Fundamentals Activity 3
• Fundamentals Quiz Audio
  

Cultures Audio

• Sub-Saharan Africa Audio
• Western Europe Audio
• Latin America Audio
• Indonesia Audio

Links

• Direct link to Exploring the World of Music films at learner.org
  
• List of Cultural/Regional Music Genres of the World