University Course Planner The University of Adelaide Australia

MUSGEN 1004 - Musics of the World I

Career: Undergraduate
Units: 3
Term: 4220
Campus: North Terrace
Contact: Up to 3 hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange: Yes
Available for Non-Award Study: Yes
Incompatible: GENMUS 1003, MUSGEN 2004, MUSGEN 3010, MUSST 1000B
Assessment: 1500 word written assignment, Exam 1, 1000 word written assignment, Exam 2
Syllabus:

An introduction to the music and performance of selected world cultures. Music is presented as a form of cultural expression which can be understood in both social and music-stylistic contexts. Students will gain an appreciation of culturally distinct elements of music as well as its more universal qualities. The music and cultural examples we explore draw from select regions of the world (including Australia, Africa, East Asia, Southwest Asia, North America and the Carribean) and range from ancient ceremonial practices, to traditional court- and folk traditions, to contemporary forms of 'world music' and pop.

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3
0.125
          
  


Course Outline

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Critical Dates

Term Last Day to Add Online Census Date Last Day to WNF Last Day to WF
4220 Mon 08/08/2022 Wed 17/08/2022 Fri 16/09/2022 Fri 28/10/2022


Class Details

Enrolment Class: Workshop
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
23306 WR01 40 3 28 Jul - 15 Sep Thursday 11am - 1pm Elder Hall, LG13, Bishop Hall
29 Jul - 16 Sep Friday 12pm - 1pm Hartley, 112, Concert Room
6 Oct - 27 Oct Thursday 11am - 1pm Elder Hall, LG13, Bishop Hall
7 Oct - 28 Oct Friday 12pm - 1pm Hartley, 112, Concert Room
29778 WRK0 5 4 This class does not have any timetabled face-to-face sessions. Please check MyUni or contact your Course Coordinator for details.