New spring quarter course: “Introduction to Musical Arts and Technology in the Near and Middle East”
NEAR E 296A | SLN: 17701
Meets: TTH 12:30 AM - 1:50 PM
Instructor: Gabriel Skoog
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This course will look at instrument technology, performance practices, and musical cultures of the Near and Middle East. The course will pay particular attention to the various instruments shared throughout the region.
It will also include a general overview of both historical and contemporary music found in the region. Using audio and video recordings, students will learn how to identify the songs, instruments and languages of the Near and Middle East.
No musical or language experience is required. Instruction will be predominantly synchronous with occasional asynchronous sessions.
A complete listing of our offerings for Spring 2021 can be found here