MU 100
Music and its Contexts
An introduction to music in social and cultural contexts using the lenses of gender, ethnicity, race, and ideology. Music from
a wide variety of Western and non-Western traditions, including classical and popular is explored. The course will also address
the social and cultural functions and uses for music, including entertainment, art, dance, ritual, nationalism, propaganda and
advertising.
Prerequisites: Registration in BMus program
An introduction to music in social and cultural contexts using the lenses of gender, ethnicity, race, and ideology. Music from
a wide variety of Western and non-Western traditions, including classical and popular is explored. The course will also address
the social and cultural functions and uses for music, including entertainment, art, dance, ritual, nationalism, propaganda and
advertising.
Prerequisites: Registration in BMus program
An introduction to music in social and cultural contexts using the lenses of gender, ethnicity, race, and ideology. Music from
a wide variety of Western and non-Western traditions, including classical and popular is explored. The course will also address
the social and cultural functions and uses for music, including entertainment, art, dance, ritual, nationalism, propaganda and
advertising.
Prerequisites: Registration in BMus program
