Course Description
Investigation of a special topic not otherwise covered in the curriculum. Topics and instructors vary from semester to semester.
Athena Title
SEM MUSICOL-ETHNOMU
Semester Course Offered
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
Upon completion of the course, the successful student will be able to: * synthesize and articulate the factual and theoretical components of the topic; * conduct research; * write a fully and correctly annotated paper; * apply appropriate analytical approaches to music.
Topical Outline
1. Sources appropriate to the study of the selected topic 2. Approches to historical, cultural, and analytical research 3. Critical evaluation of sources 4. Application of appropriate interpretive strategies.