Learning diverse music cultures around the world will encourage students to respect each musical tradition and inspire them to find themselves within a multicultural space for growth, engagement, and commitment. The course “World Music: Traditions and Transformations” surveys diverse musical traditions and their transformations worldwide. It not only identifies music traditions aurally but also examines sociocultural factors that influence the change of musical traditions. Students will learn about different musical cultures from an ethnomusicological perspective and perceive music as a human activity tightly interrelated with its social and cultural contexts.This course assumes no prior professional training or education in music. However, when registering for this course, students accept responsibility to actively participate in class discussions and complete two projects (mid-term and end-of-term projects).