Undergraduate - UnitATS1346 - Introduction to world musics

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6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL

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Level	Undergraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Arts
Organisational Unit	Ethnomusicology
Offered	Clayton Second semester 2014 (Day)
Coordinator(s)	Dr Adrian McNeil

Notes

Previously coded MUS1110

Synopsis

This unit will investigate traditional and popular musical styles from a variety of world cultures and societies. It will examine such themes as the social and cultural embedding of music, music and identity and musical globalization, and introduce students to current issues in ethnomusicology.

Outcomes

Upon completion of this unit, students will have developed an understanding of the relations between music and society in a range of contexts. They will have learnt ways of analysing and describing music and musical action. They will be able to critically assess commentary on non-western music.