Maui Community College
Course Outline
1. Alpha and Number
Music 107
Course Title
World Music Cultures
Credits
3
Date of Outline
January 2004
2. Course Description
Analyses folk, popular, and art music from
major regions of the world, with emphasis
Asia and the Pacific. Develops a knowledge
of representative styles and regional
characteristics in world music.
3. Contact Hours/Type
3/ lect.
4. Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Recommended Preparation
None
Approved by _____________________________________ Date___________________
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5. General Course Objectives
Incorporates multiple perspectives, including organology, ethnography,
ethnomusicology, and cultural anthropology, and religious practices as they apply to
the study of a music culture. Utilizing the above perspectives, the course analyzes the
development of human societies and their cultural traditions through time and
throughout the world. The primary focus of this course is an endorsement,
celebration, and appreciation of the diverse music cultures of the world. This survey
utilizes the concept of the music culture model, which includes ideas about music,
social organization of music, repertories of music, and material cultures of music.
This course covers a span of music history from ancient to modern times.
6. Student Learning Outcomes
For assessment purposes, these are linked to #7. Recommended Course Content.
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to
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d.
Explain the components of a music culture
Know how to listen to, and write critically, about world music
Show an awareness of the myriad of musics throughout the world
Understand various perspectives employed in studying world music including
organology, ethnography, ethnomusicology, and cultural anthropology
e. Celebrate diversity
f. Discuss the process of cross-cultural interaction
g. Use music as a tool for viewing diverse world outlooks
7. Recommended Course Content and Approximate Time Spent on Each Topic
Linked to # 6. Student Learning Outcomes.
1 week
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Introduction, What is Music? What is a Music Culture?
Cajun and Appalachian Music
Music of Northern India
Music of Indonesia
Music of the Middle East
The Silk Road
Music of China
Music of Japan
Music of Oceania
Music of Sub-Saharan Africa
Music of the Caribbean
Music of Latin America
Music of Native America
Music of Native America
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1 week
Music of the Celts
8. Text and Materials, Reference Materials, Auxiliary Materials and Content
Appropriate text(s) and materials will be chosen at the time the course is offered from
those currently available in the field. Examples include
a. Titon, Jeff Todd. Worlds of Music, 4th ed. Schirmer Books: New York
General reference materials, other guides, and videos should be made available in the
Open Reserve Room at the MCC Library.
9.
Recommended Course Requirements and Evaluation
Specific course requirements are at the discretion of the instructor at the time the
course is being offered. Suggested requirements might include, but are not limited to
10 –50%
Written quizzes, midterm(s) and/or a final exam covering lectures,
discussions, media presentations, concert attendance, field trips,
guest speakers, and reading assignments
5–30%
Lab practical exams and species identification
10 –30%
Reading world music articles and/or watching or attending
programs about ethnomusicology issues in the media (including
newspapers, video, magazines, journals, lectures, web-based
material, etc.) and writing summaries and reactions
5–20%
Map activities
0–20%
Reading text assigned materials and answering discussion
questions
5–20%
Participation in class discussions, group and individual oral reports
20–50%
Concert Reports
10–20%
Projects, reports, and/or Service-Learning
8–10%
Punctuality, attendance, and participation
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10. Methods of Instruction
Instructional methods will vary considerably with instructors. Specific methods will
be at the discretion of the instructor teaching the course and might include, but are not
limited to
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quizzes and other tests with feedback and discussion;
problem solving;
narrated 35-mm slide and/or PowerPoint presentations;
videos, DVDs, CD-ROMs with detailed viewing guide and discussion questions;
field trips including field notes, activities, observations, and data collection;
guest speakers and attendance at public lectures;
group activities;
oral reports and other student presentations;
games and simulations;
homework assignments such as
- reading, or watching, and writing summaries and reactions to world music
issues in the media including newspapers, video, magazines, journals,
lectures, web-based material, and other sources;
- map activities;
- reading text and reference material and answering discussion questions;
- research environmental issues, and problems;
web-based assignments and activities;
reflective journals;
group and/ or individual research projects with reports or poster presentations;
study logs and study groups;
Service-Learning, community service, and/or civic engagement projects; and
other contemporary learning techniques (such as problem-based learning,
investigative case-based learning, co-op, internships, self-paced programs, etc.)