Philippine Women’s University
Vision
A University that develops individuals through excellence
in teaching, dynamic and relevant research, and
responsive service supported by evolving technology for
global competence.
Mission
An enduring commitment to prepare the learner to
continuously search for knowledge through a holistic
education which treasures heritage, and is imbued with
the core values of personal integrity and spirituality, family
solidarity and community participation.
Four-fold Objectives
1. Holistic development of personality and moral
character
2. Preparation for a vocation, career and profession
3. Training for home and family life
4. Training for community participation and leadership
Institutional Learning Outcomes (ILO):
Philippine Women’s University envisions graduates who
possess the following attributes:
1. Gain the knowledge and skills in their respective
industries. (ILO1)
2. Develop global competitiveness in diverse cultures and
international environments. (ILO2)
3. Demonstrate community engagement and
environmental responsibility. (ILO3)
4. Design innovation, creativity with critical judgment.
(ILO4)
5. To possess the core values of personal integrity and
respect for the human individual(ILO5)
Doctor of Philosophy Program Institutional and Program Learning Outcomes Mapping
Vision Program Learning Outcomes (PLO) Institutional Learning
A community that nurtures all music and music creations in the spirit Outcomes (ILO)
of artistic expressions always striving for excellence and seeking 1 2 3 4 5
deeper knowledge and understanding in vibrant harmonious 1. Possess analytical skills needed in / / /
understanding music and its compositional
interaction.
processes (PLO1)
Mission 2. Competent in solo and collaborative / / / / /
To provide an environment of growth for the music artist through performances fit for a global stage and that
music performance, instruction and research that integrates values of reflect: knowledge of music repertoire and
integrity, spirituality, and personal discipline and a true appreciation of history; understanding of style and
our cultural heritage. interpretation and mastery of technique.
(PLO2)
Program Learning Outcomes (PLO): At the end of the program, the 3. Equipped with pedagogical content / / / / /
students should have been able to do the following: knowledge and skills needed in individual
1. Understand music and its compositional processes. (PLO1) and classroom music instruction. (PLO3)
2. Perform in solo and collaborative performances fit for a global
stage and that reflect: knowledge of music repertoire and history;
understanding of style and interpretation and mastery of 4. Competent in conducting music research / / / / /
technique. (PLO2) using a variety of approaches,
3. Implement pedagogical content knowledge and skills needed in methodologies, and framework (PLO4)
individual and classroom music instruction. (PLO3)
4. Conduct music research using a variety of approaches, 5. Demonstrate artistic creativity that reflects / / / / /
methodologies, and framework. (PLO4) an ASEAN and global purview and imbued
5. Demonstrate artistic creativity that reflects an ASEAN and global with personal integrity, discipline,
purview and imbued with personal integrity, discipline, professionalism, and the desire to put one’s
professionalism, and the desire to put one’s art in the service of art in the service of society (PLO5)
society. (PLO5)
Program Attributes:
The PWU School of Music envisions graduates who possess the
following attributes:
1. Music professionals in the areas of performance, pedagogy, and
research.
2. Capable of elevating musical standards and promoting musical and
cultural awareness in the university and in the country.
3. Able to undertake research and performance of Philippine, Asian,
and Western Music.
4. Artistically creative and imbued with personal integrity and the
desire to put one’s art in the service of society.
Philippine Women’s University (Music Program) Program Learning Outcomes and Course Mapping (PLO & CLO)
Vision Course Code Course Learning Outcomes (CLO) Program Learning
A community that nurtures all music and music creations Course Title Seminar in Southeast Asian Music Cultures Outcomes (PLO)
in the spirit of artistic expressions always striving for Number of Units 3 1 2 3 4 5
excellence and seeking deeper knowledge and Prerequisite None 1. Do a socio-cultural and musical analysis of / / / / /
understanding in vibrant harmonious interaction. different Southeast Asian music cultures (CLO1)

Mission Course Description 2. Critique music performances (CLO2) / / / / /

To provide an environment of growth for the music artist A literature survey from a wide variety of perspectives of different
through music performance, instruction and research that Southeast Asian music cultures.
integrates values of integrity, spirituality, and personal
discipline and a true appreciation of our cultural heritage.

Program Learning Outcomes (PLO): At the end of the Course Learning Outcomes (CLO): 3. Critique and write a review of literature on / / /
program, the students should have been able to do the At the end of this course, the student should have been able to do the Southeast Asian music . (CLO3)
following: following:
1. Understand music and its compositional processes.
(PLO1) 1. Do a socio-cultural and musical analysis of different Southeast
2. Perform in solo and collaborative performances fit for 4. Present a lecture-demonstration on / / / / /
Asian music cultures. (CLO1) Southeast Asian music cultures (CLO4)
a global stage and that reflect: knowledge of music 2. Critique music performances (CLO2)
repertoire and history; understanding of style and 3. Critique and write a review of literature on Southeast Asian music .
interpretation and mastery of technique. (PLO2) (CLO3)
3. Be equipped with pedagogical content knowledge and 4. Present a lecture-demonstration on Southeast Asian music cultures
skills needed in individual and classroom music (CLO4)
instruction. (PLO3)
4. Conduct music research using a variety of approaches,
methodologies, and framework. (PLO4)
5. Demonstrate artistic creativity that reflects an ASEAN
and global purview and imbued with personal
integrity, discipline, professionalism, and the desire to
put one’s art in the service of society. (PLO5)
Course Content Course Grading System

A. Introduction to the Course Discussions/Critical Reviews – 50%

B. Austronesia Overview Final Porject – 50%
C. Southeast Asia as a Musical Area
D. Overview of Southeast Asian Music TOTAL: 100%
E. Southeast Asia in Prehistory
F. Cultural Influences in Southeast Asian
Music Course Textbooks and References
G. Modernization and Tradition
H. Project Presentations Abels, Birgit, Ed. Austronesian Soundscapes.
Amsterdam: Amsterdam University Press.

Miller, Terry and Sean William, Eds. 2008. The

Garland Handbook of Southeast Asian Music.
New York: Routledge.

Course Readings
 Topic Week Strategies/Activities Resources/references Evaluation
Criteria
A. Introduction to Week 1 1. Introduce course expectations to the students. Syllabus Discussion
the Course 2. Give an introductory discussion the expectations required of
graduate students.
3. Discuss final project: Students will be assigned a particular
Southeast Asian music culture and will discuss it with the class.

B. Austronesia Week 2 1. Give an overview of the Austronesian culture. Show map. Abels, Birgit, Ed. Discussion
Overview 2. Discuss features of Austronesian music and its continuity today. Austronesian Soundscapes.
Amsterdam: Amsterdam
University Press.
(Introduction)
C. Southeast Asia as Week 3 1. Show a music cultural map of Southeast Asia. Discuss. Miller, Terry and Sean Discussion
a Musical Area William, Eds. 2008. The
Garland Handbook of
Southeast Asian Music. New
York:
Routledge.(Introduction:
Southeast Asia as a Musical
Area)

D. Overview of Week 4 1. Give an overview Southeast Asian music culture. Show map. Miller, Terry and Sean Discussion
Southeast Asian 2. Discuss features of Southeast Asian music. William, Eds. 2008. The Listening analysis
Music 3. Watch videos of performances and analyse the music. Garland Handbook of Paper
Southeast Asian Music. New
Assignment 1: Answer any of the questions in Questions for Critical York: Routledge.(Southeast
Thinking (Garland Handbook) with a 500 word essay. Asian Musics: An Overview)

Videos

WEEK 5: RESEARCH BREAK

 Topic Week Strategies/Activities Resources/references Evaluation
Criteria
E. Southeast Asia in Week 6 1. Discuss the archaeological record of Southeast Asian Music. Miller, Terry and Sean Discussion
Prehistory William, Eds. 2008. The Paper
Garland Handbook of
Assignment 2: Answer any of the questions in Questions for Critical Southeast Asian Music. New
Thinking (Garland Handbook) with a 500 word essay. York: Routledge.(Southeast
Asian Music in Prehistory)

F. Cultural Influences Week 7 1. Discuss the following waves of influence in Southeast Asian Miller, Terry and Sean Discussion
in Southeast Asian music: William, Eds. 2008. The Paper
Music a. Indic Garland Handbook of
b. Chinese Southeast Asian Music. New
c. Islamic York: Routledge.(Southeast
d. Western Asian Musics: An Overview)
2. Watch videos of music performances.
Videos
Assignment 3: Answer any of the questions in Questions for Critical
Thinking (Garland Handbook) with a 500 word essay.

G. Modernization Week 8 1. Discuss modernity in Southeast Asian society and culture. Miller, Terry and Sean Discussion
and Tradition 2. Discuss modernist influences in music. William, Eds. 2008. The Paper
Garland Handbook of
Assignment 4: Answer any of the questions in Questions for Critical Southeast Asian Music. New
Thinking (Garland Handbook) with a 500 word essay. York: Routledge.(The Impact
of Modernization in
Traditional Musics)

WEEK 9 RESEARCH BREAK

H. Project Week 1. Student presentations Projects Presentation

Presentations 10-13 Discussion
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