Undergraduate Catalog 2024-2025

ASIA 248 Asian Musical Culture

Survey of the music of the Asian continent and their roles in society, religion, history, and politics. Examines theoretical systems, modes of learning, musical instruments, ensembles, and performance practices by cultural groups. Also examines 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 twenty-first century.

Credits

3

Mutually Exclusive Course

Credit allowed for only one of these courses: ASIA 248 and MUS 248

Course Attribute

LAA1-Arts&Hum-Arts&Expression and LAIS-International Studies and GT Arts