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Honors Seminar in Music


Course Description

Discussion of music and the broad evolution of musical styles from both western and non-western traditions. Students will explore a variety of individual musical topics and participate in class discussions on the creation, performance, and reception of music.


Athena Title

HONORS SEM IN MUSIC


Equivalent Courses

Not open to students with credit in MUSI 2020


Prerequisite

Permission of Honors


Semester Course Offered

Not offered on a regular basis.


Grading System

A - F (Traditional)


Course Objectives

This course addresses special topics in music. Upon completion, the successful student will be able to: * recognize and describe significant aspects of musical style, aesthetics, performance, or process in music of specific historical and cultural contexts; * demonstrate active learning through informed participation in the musical and cultural life of the local, historical, or global cultures studied; * deliver oral presentations appropriate to professional audiences.


Topical Outline

Main topics may include: * introduction to the cultural study of music as a global phenomenon; * introduction to the historical study of music and the variety of musical traditions; * case studies of selected music cultures, genres, composers, and works; *exploration of the applied study of music within the larger framework of the social and cultural experience.


General Education Core

CORE IV: Humanities and the Arts

Syllabus