Introduction to Latin American Music MULT 270 – 102 (3 credits)
Course Description. This course will introduce students to the general styles of music of the Latin American region, including Central America, South America and the Caribbean Islands. Students will attend lectures that will cover historical, social and cultural heritage of these regions and how the different styles of music turned traditional of their own places. The students will be assessed on knowledge, essay writing, listening and a final presentation. Three credits.
Prerequisites / Corequisites. Enrollment in the Bachelor of Music curriculum in any of its majors (Performance, Music Education, Music Therapy, Music Theatre and Music Production and Recording Technology).
Course Foundation. MULT 270 is an elective course designed for undergraduate level students majoring in music. This course will allow the students to discover new styles of music that are part of the traditions and culture of Latin America. The students will gain knowledge in…, who will eventually to perform, research or teach these styles in their future professional lives.
Required Texts and Materials. -Hess, Carol. Experiencing Latin American Music. University of California Press, 1st edition, 2018. -Notebook.
Required Technologies. -Laptop recommended -Reliable access to the Internet.
Learning Outcomes. At the conclusion of this course, you (the student) will be able to: 1. Identify different styles of Latin American music and its country of origin; 2. Describe the historical context of the creation of these genres; and 3. Defend the usage and importance of Latin America’s styles of music in the twenty-first Century.
Evidence of Student Learning. Classroom assignments, quizzes, Final exam.(LO #1) Classroom assignments, written assignments.(LO #2) In-class participation, discussion board, debate, presentations. (LO #3)
Course Evaluation. The final grade of the course will be determined by seven in-class assignments, two major projects, and a final exam. All in-class assignments and homework will represent the same percentage for the final grade. Make sure to list different ponderation. Assignment 1: Quiz 1 25% Assignment 2: Quiz 2 Assignment 3: Quiz 3 Assignment 4: Quiz 4 Assignment 5: Quiz 5 Assignment 6: Quiz 6 Assignment 7: In-class debate Assignment 8: Discussion board. Assignment 9: Mid-term paper 15% Assignment 10: Latin American Summit 15% Assignment 11: Presentations 10% Assignment 12: Final exam 30% Participation and Attendance 5% TOTAL 100%
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