Multicultural Perspectives in Music

Catalog description

This course explores non-Western classical musical traditions and practices from around the world. By studying how music and society intersect, students develop skills for identifying and tracing musical differences and reflecting on factors such as history, culture, politics, economics, thought, and religion that shape their personal music-listening identities. Young scholars will think critically about music's power, not as a universal language but as an agent of unity, identity, war, propaganda, division, and faith. Students will develop cultural competency for their future professional and civic life by investigating disparate musical perspectives. An emphasis on self-reflection and intercultural learning is encouraged through a deeper understanding of self and others in a global context. This course will challenge students in scholarly areas beyond their primary studies and features authentic, active learning. Students can employ prior knowledge or skills from this course in other fields through interdisciplinary readings, media, writing, and cooperative projects. PA-4B, SI-04.