740-341 Music Cultures of Asia

A study of selected styles of vocal and instrumental music from the Asian region.

On completion of this subject students should be able to • integrate a holistic view of music from different times and places into their professional and intellectual lives • make critical, informed and reflective responses to new sounds and concepts in the study of music • recognise aurally and be able to describe the musical procedures used in selected genres of music of Asia · apply appropriate language in intercultural contexts • use current technologies and assimilate the potential of emerging technologies to pursue knowledge and manage information in the study of music • pursue knowledge in this area independently.

An independent research project of 2500 words (60%); a listening test (40%).

A subject reading pack and CD will be available at the start of the semester.