BACHELOR OF ARTS IN MUSIC
The Bachelor of Arts (Music) program takes cognisance of the importance of music in human society. Music is integral to
all facets of human activity and therefore deserves a central place in our curriculum. The program introduces students to
the theoretical issues in music, the different types of music and their evolution, as well as equipping them with skills
to compose and analyse Develop the skills to read and write different genres of music.
First Year
First Semester
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Code
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Title
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Units
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SAS 101
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Introduction to Reading and Writing Skills (Required)
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3
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SAS 102
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Computer Literacy and Skills (Required)
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3
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LTF 110
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Artistic Expression (Required)
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3
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LTF 111
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Music and Society (Required)
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3
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MUS 110
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Theory & Practice of Music I: Chord Structure (Core)
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3
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MUS 111
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Introduction to Music & Dance (Core)
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3
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*Any one of the following:
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FMS 110
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History of Film
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3
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LIT 110
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Introduction to Literature
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3
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THE 111
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History of Theatre I (Africa)
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3
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PHL 110
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Introduction to Philosophy of Human Nature
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3
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Second Semester
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Code
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Title
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Units
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SAS 104
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Social Science Perspectives on HIV and AIDS (Required)
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3
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LTF 120
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The Motion Picture (Required)
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3
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LTF 121
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Introduction to Performance (Required)
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3
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MUS 120
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Theory & Practice of Music II: Principles of Modulation (Core)
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3
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MUS 121
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Introduction to Western Music (Core)
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3
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*Any two of the following:
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LIT 120
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Reading & Writing Skills in Literature
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3
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FMS 120
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History of Contemporary Film
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3
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THE 120
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History of Theatre 2: Europe & Asia
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3
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PHL 120
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Introduction to Logic
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3
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PRT 120
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Introduction to Ethics
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3
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SOC 101
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Psychology of Individual Development & Social Life
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3
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LIT 120
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Reading & Writing Skills in Literature
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3
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Second Year
First Semester
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Code
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Title
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Units
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SAS 201
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Introduction to Research Methods (Required)
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3
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LTF 210
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Fundamentals of Literature I – Drama (Required)
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3
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LTF 211
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Art and Communication (Required)
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3
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MUS 210
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Composition Studies and Practical Musicianship I (Core)
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3
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MUS 211
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African Music and Dance (Core)
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3
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MUS 212
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Western Music II: From Bach to Beethoven (Core)
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3
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*Any one of the following:
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LIT 211
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Fundamentals of Literature II – Poetry
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3
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THE 211
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Script Making and Interpretation
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3
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FMS 211
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Film Analysis
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3
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PHL 210
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Classical Logic
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3
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LIN 210
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Introduction to Sociolinguistics
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3
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Second Semester
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Code
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Title
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Units
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SAS 202
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Critical Thinking (Required)
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3
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LTF 220
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Issues in Kenyan Theatre (Required)
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3
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LTF 221
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Issues in Kenyan Cinema (Required)
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3
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MUS 220
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Composition Studies and Practical Musicianship II (Core)
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3
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MUS 221
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African Musical Instruments (Core)
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3
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*Any two of the following:
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LIT 221
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Fundamentals of Literature IV– Oral Literature
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3
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FMS 221
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Acting for the Screen
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3
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THE 221
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Dance Drama
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3
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PHL 223
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Feminist Philosophy
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3
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LIT 221
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Fundamentals of Literature IV– Oral Literature
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3
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FMS 221
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Acting for the Screen
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3
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Third Year
First Semester
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Code
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Title
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Units
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SAS 301
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Contemporary Gender Issues (Required)
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3
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LTF 310
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Research Methods in the Humanities (Required)
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3
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LTF 311
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Art and Psychology (Required)
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3
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MUS 310
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Theory and Practice of Music III:The Chromatic Scale (Core)
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3
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*Any one of the following:
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FMS 312
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Television Journalism
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3
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LIT 314
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European Drama I
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3
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THE 312
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Radio & TV Drama
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3
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LIN 313
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Theories of Editing
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3
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PHL 311
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African Philosophy
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3
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Second Semester
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Code
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Title
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Units
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SAS 302
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Entrepreneurship and Accounting (Required)
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3
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LTF 320
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Copy Writing (Required)
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3
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MUS 320
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Introduction to Ethnomusicology (Core)
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3
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MUS 321
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Western Music IV:The Modern Period (Core)
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3
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*Any two of the following:
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LIT 328
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West African
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3
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FMS 320
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Film Directing
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3
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THE 320
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Technical Theatre III: Costume Design
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3
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LIN 323
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Editing Skills
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3
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PHL 320
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Aesthetics
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3
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Fourth Year
First Semester
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Code
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Title
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Units
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SAS 401
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Policy Analysis and Project Management (Required)
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3
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LTF 410
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Discourses on African Art (Required)
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3
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LTF 411
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Literary Journalism (Required)
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3
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MUS 410
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Advanced Form and Analysis (Core)
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3
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MUS 411
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Ethnomusicology/Musicology Project (Core)
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3
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MUS 412
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Music and the Media (Core)
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3
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*Any one of the following:
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LIT 411
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The African Novel
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3
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FMS 410
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Educational Television
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3
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THE 412
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Drama and Theatre in Education
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3
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PHL 410
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African Aesthetics
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3
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HIS 401
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Issues in African Historiography
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3
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Second Semester
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Code
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Title
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Units
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SAS 402
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Disaster and Conflict Management (Required)
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3
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LTF 420
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Discourses in African Cinema (Required)
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3
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MUS 420
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Computer Based Music (Required)
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3
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MUS 421
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Church Music and Hymnology (Required)
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3
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MUS 422
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Popular Music (Required)
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3
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*Any two of the following:
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3
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FMS 422
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Media and Public Relations
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|
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LIT 421
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Major Literary Movements
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3
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THE 421
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Entertainment Management and Marketing
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3
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PHL 420
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Philosophy of Language
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3
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PHL 421
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Political Philosophy in Africa
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3
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Objectives/Admission
The programme aims at:
- Appreciation of the various genres and styles of music.
- Devel op a central rol e for music in all human endeavours
- Nurture artistic creativity.
Duration of Programme
The BA Music degree programme shall normally take four years.
Admission Requirements
Students must have attained a minimum of grade C+ at KCSE in music in addition to meeting the other general university admission requirements.
