MUSC 180B: Africa & Americas
University of California, Santa Cruz
In-depth ethnomusicological studies of selected music cultures of sub-Saharan Africa and South and North America, including Native America. Emphasizes comparison of historical, theoretical, contextual, and cultural features. Includes basic ethnomusicological points of reference, as regards organology, music ritual, notation and transcription, and aspects of field research.
Average GPA: 3.14
Grade distribution records: 37 students across 3 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 13 | 35.1% |
| A | 3 | 8.1% |
| A- | 3 | 8.1% |
| B+ | 2 | 5.4% |
| B | 2 | 5.4% |
| C+ | 1 | 2.7% |
| D | 1 | 2.7% |
| F | 4 | 10.8% |
| P | 2 | 5.4% |
| S | 1 | 2.7% |
| W | 1 | 2.7% |
Based on 37 student grade records across 3 terms and 1 professor.
Instructors
- Nicol Hammond 37 students, Average GPA 3.14