The Music of East Asia

1.00 credits · Undergraduate

This course examines various historical, cultural, and political issues that have impacted the flow and transmission of music across East Asia (China, Taiwan, Korea, Japan, Mongolia) throughout the centuries. Students will gain an overview of the forces that have shaped the music of the region, with a focus on developments leading up to today’s popular music (C-pop, J-pop, K-pop, Cantopop). (Formerly RTA 530.)