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 ArtsSyllabus