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MUSC313
Music of India: The Karnatak (South Indian) Tradition
MUSC313 SP
Next Offered in 9899 SP
This course will survey the principal performance
genres, instruments, compositional amd improvisational
forms and theoretical structures of South Indian art music.
Emphasis will be placed upon developing a) the ability to
listen sensitively and critically to recorded and live
performances and b) a corresponding familiarity with South
Indian musical concepts and descriptive vocabulary. The
social and religious context of this music will be examined,
and, if possible, there will be an opportunity to learn some
basic melodic and rhythmic skills through traditional
performance exercises.
MAJOR READINGS
Bonnie C. Wade, MUSIC IN INDIA: THE
CLASSICAL TRADITIONS
Assorted articles, journals and reference works will be
assigned as appropriate, not to exceed 30 pages per week.
Sound recordings and videotapes will also constitute
important "texts."
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Two hour exams, two short
concert reviews (2-3 pages), one 10-12 page paper, final
exam. Regular listening assignments of one to two hours per
week. Attendance at a minimum of four concerts.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
No formal
prerequisites; open to graduate and undergraduate students.
Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting
or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the
first class, they will be dropped from the class list.
NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form
to the Registrar's Office.
COURSE FORMAT: Discussion Lecture Performance
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level: UG Credit: 1.00
Gen Ed Area & Dept: HA MUSC
Prerequisites:
None
Last Updated on MAR-03-1998
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