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Minor Code - U108
The minor in World Music is intended for students with a musical interest outside of Western art music. The required courses focus on the relationship between music and culture and support WVU's vision of diversity and the advancement of international activity and global engagement. Students may participate in the School of Music's World Music ensembles, including steel drums, African music and dance, Balinese and Javanese gamelans, Japanese taiko drums, and more. Optional study abroad programs include a summer music program in Ghana and an exchange program with universities in Brazil.
A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required in all minor courses.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | 6 | |
| Music in World Cultures | ||
| Music of Africa | ||
| Music Ensembles and/or Chamber (May be repeated for additional credit) | 6 | |
| Gamelan | ||
| Steel Band | ||
| African Music Ensemble | ||
| Brazilian Music Ensemble | ||
| Experiential Music Ensemble | ||
| Taiko Ensemble | ||
| Music Electives: | 6 | |
| Fundamentals of Music | ||
| Great Composers in Performance | ||
| Introduction to Music | ||
| American Popular Music | ||
| Music and the Immigrant Experience | ||
| Introduction to History of Jazz | ||
| Music in Appalachia | ||
| Hip Hop Nation: Musical and Conceptual Foundations of a Cultural Revolution | ||
| Aural Theory 1 | ||
| Written Theory 1 | ||
| Aural Theory 2 | ||
| Written Theory 2 | ||
| Introduction to Recording Technology | ||
| Introduction to Jazz and Commercial Music Improvisation | ||
| Applied Lessons for Minors | ||
| Global Service Learning | ||
| Total Hours | 18 | |