General Information
- Name: Special Studies in Music Literature
- Division: Liberal Arts
- Discipline: Music
- Units (Credits): 2.00 - 3.00
I. Catalog Course Description
Prerequisites: pianists should be of intermediate level proficiency
Focuses in depth on a special topic in music literature. Topics might include Baroque, classical, romantic, or 20th century keyboard literature. Students will explore musical topics through both lecture and their own performance of representative works. Class may be repeated for up to six credits.
II: Course Objectives
By the completion of the class, the students should, with an accuracy of 75%:
- Discuss in depth one particular aspect of music history.
- Interpret the musical style of a particular era.
III: Course Linkage
This course fulfills the Student Learning Objectives of ensuring that students:
- Know the subject matter to a level that is appropriate for a musical theater degree
- Can succeed at their transfer institutions
- Posses an understanding of the importance of cultural traditions, diversity, and ethics in the modern world
- Obtain a working knowledge of the fine arts or performing arts.
- Develop their personal creative capabilities
- Appreciate the unique role that the fine arts and humanities have in the development of cultural values
- Desire to participate in cultural or artistic events
Scheduled MUS-224 classes:
Fall 2021
There are currently no MUS-224 classes scheduled for this term.