This class was a lot of work for just being a 3 credit course. Some readings were estimated to take 49 minutes. There is both a final exam and a final project which is an hour long podcast. Studying for core classes along with this final and project was very stressful. However, the professor is very interested in what he does which is appreciated.Rate My Professors ↗
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NATHAN GIBSON
What students say
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Quality 2/5Difficulty 3/5
Quality 5/5Difficulty 1/5
This class is not difficult at all. Professor Gibson is a nice guy who is passionate about what he does. Take the class if ur looking for an easy ARate My Professors ↗
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
He wore the sweater from The Big Lebowski during one of his lectures. cool dudeRate My Professors ↗
Quality 4/5Difficulty 2/5
Nate is my friend and music 103 is a little dumb sometimes but Nate cares a lot so that's sweet.Rate My Professors ↗
Quality 2/5Difficulty 3/5
Was looking forward to this course because of the folklore aspect, but there was none of it :( Prof is an odd dude who has knowledge but not in teaching. 100 level course and wanted to give us a 20 page paper assignment? Way too much work for very little points. Attendance is huge part of your grade so don't miss any classes! His TAs sucked too lolRate My Professors ↗
Quality 1/5Difficulty 3/5
Projects are pointless and take forever to complete. Attendance is required. Class is dumb, lots of way easier classes if you need a humanities credit.Rate My Professors ↗
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Classes with NATHAN GIBSON
FOLKLORE/MUSIC 103
Introduction to Music Cultures of the World
Credits unavailableAn introductory ethnomusicology course exploring music cultures of the world beyond traditional music history.
No offering record · Spring 2025
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Fall 2020–Spring 2025Recorded teaching history
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| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2025 | FOLKLORE/MUSIC 103 | Introduction to Music Cultures of the World |
| Fall 2024 | FOLKLORE/MUSIC 103 | Introduction to Music Cultures of the World |
| Fall 2022 | MUSIC 405 | Seminar: Cultural Study of Music |
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