INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC CULTURES OF THE WORLD

FOLKLORE/MUSIC 103

Course Description

An introductory ethnomusicology course providing a variety of ways to approach musics typically not covered in music history courses. Active engagement with these musics within their larger world contexts.

Prerequisties

None

Satisfies

MUSIC 306

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average

3.4

-2.77% from Historical

Completion Rate

94.69%

-2.09% from Historical

A Rate

58.41%

-8.14% from Historical

Class Size

226

70.28% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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