MUET 5040 - Ethnomusicology Studies Abroad

3–6 hours

Study and experience music cultures in their traditional settings. Field school locations include Africa, India and China. On-site visits to celebrations, ceremonies and rituals are combined with instruction by traditional musicians and guest lectures by cultural bearers. Musical traditions are studied from a perspective that emphasizes participant-observation.

Prerequisite(s): None.

Meets with MUET 3040.

Open to majors from all fields of study. No formal musical training required. May be repeated for credit as topics/locations vary.