MUS3860

Music of Southeast Asia II: Thailand

(ART)

8 points + 3 hours per week + Clayton + Prerequisites: MUS2110, MUS2120

Synopsis: Musical, aesthetic, social and ritual concepts and practices as expressed in the musical life of Thailand0s cultures, with particular reference to selected performances of music and dance, the relationships between music and the related arts, and the topology of musical instruments in Thailand.

Assessment: Written (2500 words): 40% + Examination (3 hours): 45% + Assignments (500 words): 15%