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MUH 120: Development Of Western Music

3 credits

This rigorously historical course traces the evolution of Western classical music techniques and stylistic schools by examining music written from the early Middle Ages to present day. Students will study this music in its socio-political and historical contexts and discuss how this music contributes to aesthetic theory and cultural developments. (Distribution Reqs:Arts)

Learning Goals

Key learning outcomes of this course include: to satisfy DistributionRequirement A; to place important works from the Western classical tradition in properhistorical contexts; to gain a understanding of fundamental musical concepts of form,meter, pitch, and rhythm as they apply to the works studied. Class discussions areencouraged in this course. We will frequently relate the topic at hand to contemporary examplesin an effort to relate each major topic to Western music as a whole. Students are encouraged toshare their experiences with this music.

*The learning goals displayed here are those for one section of this course as offered in a recent semester, and are provided for the purpose of information only. The exact learning goals for each course section in a specific semester will be stated on the syllabus distributed at the start of the semester, and may differ in wording and emphasis from those shown here.

Sections Offered: Fall 2024
Development Of Western Music
0196-120-011	C. Lyndon-Gee				Online	3	This Course is Filled to Capacity
0196-120-012	C. Lyndon-Gee				Online	3	This Course is Filled to Capacity
Sections Offered: Summer 2024, Summer I
Development Of Western Music
0196-120-011	S. Zak	May 29 - Jul 3			Online	3
Sections Offered: Spring 2024
Development Of Western Music
0196-120-001	P. Moravec		Tue/Thu	1:40 pm - 2:55 pm	GC - PAC 215	3
0196-120-011	C. Lyndon-Gee				Online	3	This Course is Filled to Capacity
0196-120-012	C. Lyndon-Gee				Online	3