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Academic Year 2004/2005

Westernization and National Music Identities
MUSC 261 FA

This course will examine the impact of Western music and musical thought on contemporary musical cultures in Japan and China. In particular, it explores the historical significance of the Meiji Restoration on the children's song movement, the origins of Japanese contemporary music, the Japanese influence on Chinese school songs, the adaptation and preservation of traditional music genres, the development of new music since World War II, and the rise of popular music and the music industry. We will focus on the cultural conflicts and musical problems encountered by Japanese and Chinese musicians and composers in search of national music identities in the processes of East-West interactions.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: HA MUSC    Grading Mode: Student Option   

Prerequisites: NONE Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-21-2005

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