PAMU 333 - The Varieties of Musical Experience

Units: 3
Three hours lecture per week
Prerequisite: Junior Standing or Consent of Instructor
The study of music in its cultural and historical contexts, with an emphasis on the role of music as a form of human expression. A broad range of musical styles will be studied, including, but not limited to: European, Asian, and Middle Eastern classical music; American jazz and popular music; and folk music of western and non-western cultures. Students will study the unifying and authenticating nature of music within groups of people, as well as the experience of music on a personal level.
GenEd: UDGE-C
CI Mission Category(s): Interdisciplinary Approaches