The minor provides educational resources for those students interested in understanding global music and culture for varying careers or for enrichment. The subject is interdisciplinary and offers selected departmental courses organized into a cohesive program. Students will be introduced to a variety of perspectives within the disciplines of music, dance, ethnic studies, anthropology, as well as to a synthesis of knowledge drawn from other relevant disciplines. Skills in understanding culturally diverse expressions of global musical arts increase the graduate's career opportunities in a variety of ways.
Creativity is a central focus of the minor.
To develop awareness, appreciation of, and participation in non-western music and dance. To develop understanding of one's individual musical and ethnic resources within a social context. To encourage creativity in the design of academic projects. These activities vary from semester to semester. This program consists of 24 units.