part 1:Please tell the class a little bit about yourself and your background. Do you have any musical experiences such as playing an instrument, singing, or any participation in musical events? Most of us consume or experience music in some way, maybe through religious activities, playing in a band or choir, or just for entertainment. Why do you want to take this course about World Music? What are you hoping to learn from this course? I encourage you to add a profile picture to your Canvas account so that we all can put a face to your name and ideas!
Your discussion post should be around 150 words (5 pts), cover all of the topic points (5 pts), and be submitted on time (5 pts). You are also required to respond to at least two of your fellow classmate’s posts (5 pts). Be sure to add new insight and/or pose questions that are relevant to the discussion topics, and not just agree with or like their post. There are 20 points possible for this assignment.
Discussions Instructions Video:
Part 2:Choose a video example from Unit 1 and write a 150-word journal about it. What culture creates this music? Can you name any of the instruments? What behaviors or activities are associated with this music? Also include your personal thoughts or feelings about your chosen audio/video example. Do you like it/dislike it? Why did you choose this particular example?
Your Journal should be around 150 words (5 pts), cover all of the topic points (5 pts), and be submitted on time (5 pts). There are 15 points possible for this assignment.
Part 3;Download the Introduction Study Guide below. This assignment is meant to completed while reading the Introduction Chapter in our textbook, Excursions in World Music. Once you have completed the Study Guide, save the document and then upload your saved doc in the submission area for this assignment.
Your Study guide answers should be complete and correct (20 pts) and be submitted on time (5 pts). There are 25 points possible for this assignment.

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