Course Description
Survey of Latin American Music. Learn about the rhythms and varieties of music in
Latin America and the cultural roots that nurture these forms of expression. Music
from the Caribbean and South, Central, and North America is covered, including genres
such as salsa, merengue, son, rumba, and tangos. Concert attendance may be required.
Units: 3
Degree Credit
Grade Option (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass)
- Lecture hours/semester: 48-54
- Homework hours/semester: 96-108
- Total Student Learning hours/semester: 144-162
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ENGL 105, or equivalent.
AA/AS Degree Requirements: Area 5b; Area 9C1
Transfer Credit:
CSU
(CSU GE Area C1), UC (IGETC Area 3A)