Course

20805207 World Music
Course Information
Description
This course surveys diverse musical traditions worldwide, examining how cultures create, perform, and value music. Students develop critical listening skills to identify regional styles and connect them to cultural contexts. Topics include music from Sub-Saharan Africa, Indigenous Americas, Latin America, India, China, and Indonesia, along with an independent research project on a chosen musical culture.
Total Credits
3
Course Competencies
  1. Describe elements of non-western music using culture-specific musical vocabulary
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Product, Exam, and/or Project
    Criteria
    you complete assignments on time and according to prescribed directions
    you submit assignments in the correct format according to prescribed directions
    you apply musical terminology correctly in written assignments
    you apply musical terminology correctly when describing recorded music
    you complete the research project on time and according to prescribed format
    you cite sources appropriately as related in your research
    you present your research in class according to established guidelines
    you contribute original thoughts in class discussion topics
    you are attentive to comments of other students
    you respond appropriately to comments of other students
    you remain on topic when participating in class discussions
    live performance report fulfills a clear purpose
    live performance report reflects accurate analysis of the target audience
    live performance report shows evidence of logical critical thinking
    live performance report follows prescribed format, meeting criteria for all components
    live performance report exhibits correct and appropriate grammar, punctuation, spelling, syntax, and word usage

  2. Compare musical instruments among diverse cultures using the Sachs-Hornbostel instrument classification system
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Product, Exam, and/or Project
    Criteria
    you complete assignments on time and according to prescribed directions
    you submit assignments in the correct format according to prescribed directions
    you apply musical terminology correctly in written assignments
    you apply musical terminology correctly when describing recorded music
    you complete the research project on time and according to prescribed format
    you cite sources appropriately as related in your research
    you present your research in class according to established guidelines
    you contribute original thoughts in class discussion topics
    you are attentive to comments of other students
    you respond appropriately to comments of other students
    you remain on topic when participating in class discussions
    live performance report fulfills a clear purpose
    live performance report reflects accurate analysis of the target audience
    live performance report shows evidence of logical critical thinking
    live performance report follows prescribed format, meeting criteria for all components
    live performance report exhibits correct and appropriate grammar, punctuation, spelling, syntax, and word usage

  3. Explore the use of the human voice in music-making
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Product, Exam, and/or Project
    Criteria
    you complete assignments on time and according to prescribed directions
    you submit assignments in the correct format according to prescribed directions
    you apply musical terminology correctly in written assignments
    you apply musical terminology correctly when describing recorded music
    you complete the research project on time and according to prescribed format
    you cite sources appropriately as related in your research
    you present your research in class according to established guidelines
    you contribute original thoughts in class discussion topics
    you are attentive to comments of other students
    you respond appropriately to comments of other students
    you remain on topic when participating in class discussions
    live performance report fulfills a clear purpose
    live performance report reflects accurate analysis of the target audience
    live performance report shows evidence of logical critical thinking
    live performance report follows prescribed format, meeting criteria for all components
    live performance report exhibits correct and appropriate grammar, punctuation, spelling, syntax, and word usage

  4. Explore the effects of cultural attitudes and customs on the creation of music
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Product, Exam, and/or Project
    Criteria
    you complete assignments on time and according to prescribed directions
    you submit assignments in the correct format according to prescribed directions
    you apply musical terminology correctly in written assignments
    you apply musical terminology correctly when describing recorded music
    you complete the research project on time and according to prescribed format
    you cite sources appropriately as related in your research
    you present your research in class according to established guidelines
    you contribute original thoughts in class discussion topics
    you are attentive to comments of other students
    you respond appropriately to comments of other students
    you remain on topic when participating in class discussions
    live performance report fulfills a clear purpose
    live performance report reflects accurate analysis of the target audience
    live performance report shows evidence of logical critical thinking
    live performance report follows prescribed format, meeting criteria for all components
    live performance report exhibits correct and appropriate grammar, punctuation, spelling, syntax, and word usage

  5. Differentiate cultural influences in syncretic musics
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Product, Exam, and/or Project
    Criteria
    you complete assignments on time and according to prescribed directions
    you submit assignments in the correct format according to prescribed directions
    you apply musical terminology correctly in written assignments
    you apply musical terminology correctly when describing recorded music
    you complete the research project on time and according to prescribed format
    you cite sources appropriately as related in your research
    you present your research in class according to established guidelines
    you contribute original thoughts in class discussion topics
    you are attentive to comments of other students
    you respond appropriately to comments of other students
    you remain on topic when participating in class discussions
    live performance report fulfills a clear purpose
    live performance report reflects accurate analysis of the target audience
    live performance report shows evidence of logical critical thinking
    live performance report follows prescribed format, meeting criteria for all components
    live performance report exhibits correct and appropriate grammar, punctuation, spelling, syntax, and word usage

  6. Explore the historical development of non-western classical music styles
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Product, Exam, and/or Project
    Criteria
    you complete assignments on time and according to prescribed directions
    you submit assignments in the correct format according to prescribed directions
    you apply musical terminology correctly in written assignments
    you apply musical terminology correctly when describing recorded music
    you contribute original thoughts in class discussion topics
    you are attentive to comments of other students
    you respond appropriately to comments of other students
    you remain on topic when participating in class discussions

  7. Examine the role of music in political and social movements
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Product, Exam, and/or Project
    Criteria
    you complete assignments on time and according to prescribed directions
    you submit assignments in the correct format according to prescribed directions
    you apply musical terminology correctly in written assignments
    you apply musical terminology correctly when describing recorded music
    you complete the research project on time and according to prescribed format
    you cite sources appropriately as related in your research
    you present your research in class according to established guidelines
    you contribute original thoughts in class discussion topics
    you are attentive to comments of other students
    you respond appropriately to comments of other students
    you remain on topic when participating in class discussions

  8. Analyze the relationship between music and cultural identity in diverse world tradition
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Product, Exam, and/or Project

  9. Demonstrate critical listening skills by identifying regional musical characteristics and performance practices
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Product, Exam, and/or Project

  10. Conduct research on a selected musical culture and communicate findings using appropriate musical and cultural terminology
    Assessment Strategies
    Written Product, Exam, and/or Project

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