Catalog 2013-2014

MUSC 1101 Music Appreciation (3-0-3)

This course explores materials that composers use to create music, giving an overview of the history of classical music from the Medieval period through the present, as well as introducing concepts related to non-western, popular, and film music. Students will develop deep-level listening skills and study the connections between music and broader cultural movements. Assignments will include attending and reporting on concerts and written responses to assigned listenings. The ability to read music is not required for this course.

Offered every semester

Prerequisite

Degree program admission language competency or successful completion of required English and reading learning support courses with a grade of C* or higher