MUS 8 - Music of Latin America and the Caribbean

    Recent Professors
    Jorge A. Herrera
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    35 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3A
    Description
    This course is an introduction to the musical traditions of Latin America, the Caribbean, and Latin music in the United States. Students will study music as a form of communication and as a social and cultural force. The course will focus on the rhythms, melodies, and cultural contexts of the music and will examine the role of music in social and political movements. Through lectures, discussions, and hands-on activities, students will gain a deeper understanding of the music's evolution, cultural significance, and its impact on the global stage.