In this Credit Unit, we will explore the musicultural societies of West Africa, Latin America, Arab Republic of Egypt and People’s Republic of China. We will delve briefly into the history of each area and focus specifically on one or two aspects of each musiculture.
Demonstrate an understanding of diverse peoples, cultural communities, and traditions while reflecting upon and challenging individual and societal ethnocentrism.
Describe and discuss music using appropriate terminology relevant for the field of ethnomusicology.
Analyze and identify music from a global intercultural perspective using analytical and critical listening skills.
Explain artistic, social, historical, and cultural contexts of world music.