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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.

Prerequisites

None

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
3.43

-1.84% from Historical

Completion Rate
91.67%

-5.05% from Historical

A Rate
72.02%

12.77% from Historical

Class Size
168

25.68% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2026 Summr)

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