Ethnomusicology (ETHM)
Online Prerequisite: ETHM 511 or Music and Culture (ETHM 411) with a score of 3 or Music World Culture (MUSC314) with a score of 3
The study of non-Western theories of music, with an emphasis on both existing systems of art and folk music as well as systems without an articulated theory.
Offered: Online
The study of traditions, belief systems, and practices of world cultures as approached through the comparative study and analysis of the music cultures of contrasting ethnic groups.
Offered: Online
The study of various philosophical approaches in the practice of ethnomusicology. Primary emphasis is given to research of the history of the discipline, comparative analysis, and readings of some major contributors in the field of ethnomusicology.
Offered: Online
Explore the anthropological side of ethnomusicology by examining a wide variety of theoretical and ethnographic approaches to music culture analysis.
Offered: Online
The study of sound instrument classifications and characteristics, their use in Western and non-Western cultures, and the variety of contexts in which instruments are found. Emphasis is also given to recent approaches and uses in the field of organology.
Offered: Online
The examination of various strategies for using music to break down cultural barriers and build bridges for intercultural relationships, including chronological storytelling in cultures of oral tradition.
Offered: Online
Online Prerequisite: ETHM 511 or Music and Culture (ETHM 411) with a score of 3 or Music World Culture (MUSC314) with a score of 3
This course will provide an overview of ethnic music theory, organology, and transcription and analysis for music in world cultures.
Offered: Online
A study of worship as observed in biblical examples. Scriptural principles regarding worship are applied to the life of the individual and to individual responsibility in the corporate worship experience. Emphasis is on building a theological orientation for interculturality by understanding the nature of worship as the foundation for building interdependent relationships in the kingdom of God.
Offered: Online
Bibliographic research in the field of ethnomusicology. Students will identify, access, evaluate, and interpret ethnomusicology resources and materials in preparation for performing research regarding the socio-musical culture of selected ethnic group(s).
Offered: Online
Concentrated study of a selected ethnic music culture. In scheduling each seminar, consideration will be given to student interest and the availability of appropriate guest musicians.
Offered: Online
Concentrated study of a selected ethnic music culture. In scheduling each seminar, consideration will be given to student interest and the availability of appropriate guest musicians.
Offered: Online
Concentrated study of a selected ethnic music culture. In scheduling each seminar, consideration will be given to student interest and the availability of appropriate guest musicians.
Offered: Online
Concentrated study of a selected ethnic music culture. In scheduling each seminar, consideration will be given to student interest and the availability of appropriate guest musicians.
Offered: Online
Concentrated study of a selected ethnic music culture. In scheduling each seminar, consideration will be given to student interest and the availability of appropriate guest musicians.
Offered: Resident and Online
Concentrated study of a selected ethnic music culture. In scheduling each seminar, consideration will be given to student interest and the availability of appropriate guest musicians.
Offered: Online
Concentrated study of a selected ethnic music culture. In scheduling each seminar, consideration will be given to student interest and the availability of appropriate guest musicians.
Offered: Online
Concentrated study of a selected ethnic music culture. In scheduling each seminar, consideration will be given to student interest and the availability of appropriate guest musicians.
Concentrated study of a selected ethnic music culture. In scheduling each seminar, consideration will be given to student interest and the availability of appropriate guest musicians.
Offered: Online
Concentrated study of a selected ethnic music culture. In scheduling each seminar, consideration will be given to student interest and the availability of appropriate guest musicians.
Offered: Online
Individual and/or ensemble performance in an ethnic music instrumental or vocal genre. The performance genre will be arranged in cooperation with the Coordinator of Ethnomusicology, who will also approve the instrumental or vocal genre to be studied. A minimum of ten (10) 30-minute lessons, ten (10) 60-minute ensemble rehearsals, or a combination thereof is required each time the student takes this course.
Offered: Online
Practice in the generative transcription and theoretical analysis of non-Western music systems, including etic and emic elements, systems of notation, and computer-assisted analysis.
Offered: Resident and Online
Students will learn how to become artistic catalysts and so facilitate local community engagement and effective outreach through music and the arts, including: 1) strategies for development of professional and intercultural relationships; 2) systems of pre-engagement and assessment of current issues; 3) contextualization of music in local worldwide contexts; 4) promoting the creation of indigenous songs; 5) promoting the distribution of such songs through appropriate media.
Offered: Resident and Online
The practice of ethnomusicology including: 1) a summary of technology and audio/video recording practices; 2) development of professional and intercultural relationships; 3) contextualization of music in worship, discipleship, and evangelism; 4) promoting the creation of indigenous Christian songs; 5) promoting the distribution of such songs through appropriate media; and, 6) introduction to other areas of applied ethnomusicology.
Offered: Resident and Online
Online Prerequisite: ETHM 531
Introduction to research methodologies in preparation for completion of the master's thesis or capstone project in ethnomusicology.
Offered: Online
Studying ethnomusicology often requires students to interact with people in other cultures in their native language. This course is where students document that they have achieved foreign language proficiency, which is a requirement for the MA in Ethnomusicology Degree.
Offered: Online
Online Prerequisite: ETHM 650
Extended field experience in a cross-cultural setting providing for the on-site application of skills. This course serves as the basis for field research for the master's thesis or project.
Offered: Online
In this course, master’s students engage in the research and writing of their thesis or capstone project.
Offered: Online
Online Prerequisite: ETHM 689
The culmination of the degree program in the form of written and/or oral defense of the research thesis or application project. The final document should reflect the ability of the student to integrate the various facets of course preparation to practical research in the field of ethnomusicology or a field project.
Offered: Online
Online Prerequisite: ETHM 689 (may be taken concurrently)
This course is a written and oral examination that serves as a culminating assessment for the MA in Ethnomusicology. The comprehensive exam will be based on content of courses taken in the MA in Ethnomusicology.
Offered: Online