MUS 203: Introduction to Music and Its Literature

Subject
Credits 3
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Covers music of the post-Romantic era and the 20th century.

Course Outcomes

Upon successful completion students should be able to:

  • Communicate effectively with musicians and nonmusicians on the historic development of the western music tradition.
  • Persuasively convey how the western music tradition represents a diversity of forms of music expression, cultural norms, social-political hierarchy, and religious ogma.
  • Educate others about how remarkable individual usical accomplishments have impacted the cultural, religious, artistic, and musical traditions of their time, and still bear influence today.
  • Perform and create music employing the period and stylistic characteristics of the post-romantic and 20th century western music tradition.
  • Advocate before political, educational, and community member organizations about the intrinsic value and importance of music in education.
Prerequisites

Equivalent placement test scores also accepted.

Grading Options
Letter Grades
Additional Information

This course fulfills the following GE requirements: Arts and Letters/AAOT, Arts and Letters/AS, Arts and Letters/AAS, Arts and Letters/AGS, Arts and Letters/ASOT-B.