MUSC 227 - Special Topics in Musicology

CR: 3
Prerequisiste: MUSC 163 or permission of instructor. This course addresses topics related to the historical and cultural study of music. Topics will vary by semester. Topic for Fall 2020: “Music of East Asia.” This course will cover classical, folk, and popular music traditions of China, Japan, and Korea. Students will learn about how music has functioned historically in east Asian societies and how it reflects cultural values of that region. Units will include traditional court music, music dramas, folk music, and K-pop. A background in music will be useful but is not required. May be repeated for credit when the topic is different.