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Hawaiian Music

Meta-Major

Arts and Languages

Session Cycle

Fall & Spring

Credits

3

Allow Pass/No Pass

No

Lecture Hours

54

CalGETC Areas

Area 3A - Arts

Transfer Status

UC and CSU

Course Description

Music of Hawaii from ancient to modern times. Covers chants and chanting styles, hula kahiko and auwana, and contemporary music. Incorporates elements of Hawaiian language, culture and dance (hula). Includes the impact of foreigners on Hawaiian music and culture, and Hawaii's impact on the musical world. Musical instruments are covered in depth, plus their impact on other music. [CSU; UC; CSU-GE, AREA C1; IGETC, AREA 3]