ASIAN 2259

Music in and of East Asia

Course Description

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

This course explores the breadth of music found in present day China, Japan, and Korea--from indigenous musical traditions, through adaptations of Western art music, up to the latest popular styles--as well as the presence of traditional East Asian musics outside East Asia, including right here at Cornell. In both cases, music offers a lens for examining the myriad social and cultural forces that shape it, and that are shaped by it. The course's academic focus on critical reading and listening, written assignments, and discussion is complemented by opportunities to engage directly with music, whether attending concerts or participating in workshops with student-led ensembles. (HC, SC)

Corequisites Majors may enhance this course with additional content and an extra credit by enrolling concurrently in MUSIC 3901.

Distribution Requirements (CA-AG, LA-AG), (ALC-AS)

Exploratory Studies (CU-ITL)

Last 4 Terms Offered 2024SP, 2023SP, 2022SP, 2021SP

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