World Music and Ethnomusicology

          Module 1: Introduction to World Music
Section 1: Defining World Music
- Lesson 1: What is World Music?
  - Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1 What is World Music?
- Lesson 2: The Scope of Global Music Traditions
  - Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2 The Scope of Global Music Traditions

Section 2: Cultural Diversity in Music
- Lesson 1: Exploring Different Musical Cultures
  - Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1 Exploring Different Musical Cultures
- Lesson 2: How Culture Influences Music
  - Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2 How Culture Influences Music

Section 3: Music as a Universal Language
- Lesson 1: Music and Communication Across Cultures
  - Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1 Music and Communication Across Cultures
- Lesson 2: The Role of Music in Society
  - Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2 The Role of Music in Society

Section 4: Listening and Observation
- Lesson 1: Active Listening Techniques for World Music
  - Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1 Active Listening Techniques for World Music
- Lesson 2: Identifying Musical Elements in Global Traditions
  - Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2 Identifying Musical Elements in Global Traditions

Section 5: Introduction to Ethnomusicology
- Lesson 1: What is Ethnomusicology?
  - Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1 What is Ethnomusicology?
- Lesson 2: Key Questions in Ethnomusicological Study
  - Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2 Key Questions in Ethnomusicological Study

Module 2: Traditional Instruments and Sounds
Section 1: Overview of World Instruments
- Lesson 1: Categories of Traditional Instruments
  - Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1 Categories of Traditional Instruments
- Lesson 2: Materials and Construction Techniques
  - Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2 Materials and Construction Techniques

Section 2: String Instruments Around the World
- Lesson 1: The Arabic Oud and its Relatives
  - Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1 The Arabic Oud and its Relatives
- Lesson 2: Asian String Instruments: The Sitar and Erhu
  - Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2 Asian String Instruments: The Sitar and Erhu

Section 3: Percussion Instruments
- Lesson 1: The Role of Drums in Global Music
  - Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1 The Role of Drums in Global Music
- Lesson 2: Unique Percussion Instruments from Different Cultures
  - Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2 Unique Percussion Instruments from Different Cultures

Section 4: Wind Instruments
- Lesson 1: Flutes and Reed Instruments Across Cultures
  - Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1 Flutes and Reed Instruments Across Cultures
- Lesson 2: The Sound and Soul of World Wind Instruments
  - Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2 The Sound and Soul of World Wind Instruments

Section 5: Instrumental Traditions in Ritual and Celebration
- Lesson 1: Music and Ceremony: Instruments in Ritual Contexts
  - Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1 Music and Ceremony: Instruments in Ritual Contexts
- Lesson 2: Case Studies of Instrumental Traditions
  - Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2 Case Studies of Instrumental Traditions

Module 3: Exploring Musical Styles and Forms
Section 1: Vocal Traditions
- Lesson 1: Folk Singing Styles Worldwide
  - Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1 Folk Singing Styles Worldwide
- Lesson 2: Call-and-Response Patterns in Global Music
  - Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2 Call-and-Response Patterns in Global Music

Section 2: Instrumental Ensembles
- Lesson 1: The Role of Ensemble Playing in Tradition
  - Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1 The Role of Ensemble Playing in Tradition
- Lesson 2: Balancing Solo and Group Performances
  - Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2 Balancing Solo and Group Performances

Section 3: Dance and Music
- Lesson 1: The Connection Between Dance and Music
  - Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1 The Connection Between Dance and Music
- Lesson 2: Traditional Dance Forms and Their Music
  - Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2 Traditional Dance Forms and Their Music

Section 4: Folk Music Forms
- Lesson 1: Characteristics of Folk Music
  - Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1 Characteristics of Folk Music
- Lesson 2: Storytelling Through Folk Songs
  - Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2 Storytelling Through Folk Songs

Section 5: Improvisation in World Music
- Lesson 1: Basic Concepts of Musical Improvisation
  - Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1 Basic Concepts of Musical Improvisation
- Lesson 2: Improvisation in Different Cultural Settings
  - Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2 Improvisation in Different Cultural Settings

Module 4: Cultural Contexts and Music Traditions
Section 1: Music and Identity
- Lesson 1: How Music Shapes Cultural Identity
  - Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1 How Music Shapes Cultural Identity
- Lesson 2: Music as a Reflection of Community Values
  - Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2 Music as a Reflection of Community Values

Section 2: Religion, Ritual, and Music
- Lesson 1: Sacred Music Traditions Around the World
  - Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1 Sacred Music Traditions Around the World
- Lesson 2: Ritual Music in Daily Life
  - Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2 Ritual Music in Daily Life

Section 3: Political and Social Influences on Music
- Lesson 1: Music as a Tool for Social Change
  - Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1 Music as a Tool for Social Change
- Lesson 2: Case Studies of Music in Political Movements
  - Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2 Case Studies of Music in Political Movements

Section 4: Globalization and Music Exchange
- Lesson 1: The Impact of Globalization on Traditional Music
  - Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1 The Impact of Globalization on Traditional Music
- Lesson 2: Cross-Cultural Collaborations in Music
  - Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2 Cross-Cultural Collaborations in Music

Section 5: Preservation of Traditional Music
- Lesson 1: Archival Projects and Field Recording
  - Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1 Archival Projects and Field Recording
- Lesson 2: Challenges in Preserving Music Traditions
  - Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2 Challenges in Preserving Music Traditions

Module 5: Introduction to Ethnomusicological Research Methods
Section 1: Research Fundamentals
- Lesson 1: Approaches to Ethnomusicological Research
  - Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1 Approaches to Ethnomusicological Research
- Lesson 2: Basic Research Design in Music Studies
  - Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2 Basic Research Design in Music Studies

Section 2: Fieldwork Techniques
- Lesson 1: Planning Fieldwork in Diverse Cultural Settings
  - Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1 Planning Fieldwork in Diverse Cultural Settings
- Lesson 2: Ethical Considerations in Field Research
  - Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2 Ethical Considerations in Field Research

Section 3: Listening and Interview Methods
- Lesson 1: Effective Listening Strategies in Research
  - Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1 Effective Listening Strategies in Research
- Lesson 2: Conducting Interviews with Musicians
  - Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2 Conducting Interviews with Musicians

Section 4: Documentation and Analysis
- Lesson 1: Recording and Transcribing Field Data
  - Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1 Recording and Transcribing Field Data
- Lesson 2: Basic Analysis of Musical Data
  - Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2 Basic Analysis of Musical Data

Section 5: Presenting Research Findings
- Lesson 1: Writing a Research Report
  - Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1 Writing a Research Report
- Lesson 2: Sharing Ethnomusicological Insights through Presentations
  - Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2 Sharing Ethnomusicological Insights through Presentations