MUSC 203IMusics of Central Asia
In-depth, ethnomusicologically oriented seminar 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 engage with the textbook and develop and evaluate a bibliography of academic sources on music and related practices from Central Asia. Students also expected to analyze sound and discourse from the region to make effective comparisons and to understand music and sound within their broader socio-cultural frameworks.
Enrollment is restricted to graduate students.
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When it runs
Winter 2026Open Winter 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Seminar | Tue Thu 9:50am–11:25am | Music Center 136 | T. H. Merchant | Open 0/8 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanya Merchant | 3.0 / 5 | 2.6 / 5 | 43% | 39 |
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