MUSA132-26S1 (C) Semester One 2026

Musics of the World

15 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 16 February 2026
End Date: Sunday, 21 June 2026
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Sunday, 1 March 2026
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Sunday, 10 May 2026

Description

This course explores musical traditions from a range of geographical regions and introduces key concepts for the study of music in culture.

Restrictions

MUSA232 and MUSA332

Timetable 2026

Students must attend one activity from each section.

Lecture A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Monday 12:00 - 13:00 A8 Lecture Theatre
16 Feb - 29 Mar
20 Apr - 31 May
Workshop A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Thursday 12:00 - 14:00 Beatrice Tinsley 111
16 Feb - 29 Mar
20 Apr - 31 May

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage  Description
Reflective Essay 20%
Quiz 1 15%
Quiz 2 15%
Research Essay 30%
Participation in tutorials and workshops 20% Contribution and participation to tutorials and workshops

Textbooks / Resources

Recommended Reading

Larsen, Arved M. , Borg, Paul W; Crossroads in music : traditions and connections ; Thomson ; Schirmer, 2003.

Steven Cornelius and Mary Natvig; Music: A Social Experience ; Pearson, 2012.

Terry E. Miller and Andrew Shahriari; World Music: A Global Journey, 5th ed ; 5th; Routledge, 2020.

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $1,058.00

International fee $5,038.00

* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.

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