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Introduction to Japanese Music

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
1/27/25 - 5/14/25
MoWe noon – 1:15p.m.		 McCormack M02-0419 3 $1984 (guest students)
Date
1/27/25 - 5/14/25
Time
MoWe noon – 1:15p.m.
Location
McCormack M02-0419
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$1984 (guest students)

Description

This course is an introduction to Japanese music from the 5th century to the present. Students will explore a variety of genres, including J-pop and music in the contexts of performing arts and films. In addition, we will discuss the use of traditional instruments in modern music and the influence of Japanese music in other parts of the world. The course will consist of lectures, discussions, and in-class demonstrations and workshops by the instructor and guest performer(s).

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

1/27/2025 - 5/14/2025

Location

McCormack M02-0419

Enrolled / Capacity

11 / 20

Status

Open

Instructor

Hiromi Baba

Tuition*

$1984 (guest students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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