MUSC 101GMusics of Central Asia
An in-depth, ethnomusicologically oriented course on select music cultures in Central Asia. Comparison of theoretical, historical, and cultural aspects of musical practices from Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Afghanistan, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, and the Xinjiang region of China, as well as from the Caucasus (Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Armenia). Students are expected to become conversant in both musical and cultural norms of the region, in order to develop their skills in the analysis of non-Western musics.
Prerequisite(s): satisfaction of the Entry Level Writing and Composition requirement, and one of the following courses: MUSC 10, MUSC 11D, MUSC 20A, MUSC 30A, MUSC 80A, or MUSC 80S; or by permission of instructor.
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When it runs
Winter 2026Open Winter 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 9:50am–11:25am | Music Center 136 | T. H. Merchant | Open 6/18 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanya Merchant | 3.0 / 5 | 2.6 / 5 | 43% | 39 |
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