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 Department:    MUSC&

 Course #:    105

 Credits:    5

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    5

 CIP:    500902

 EPC:    n/a

 REV:    2024

 Course Description  

As an introduction and exploration of music, this foundation course examines Western music from the Middle Ages to the present, focusing on significant composers and compositions and the historical context in which they were written.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: ENGL 099 with a "C" or higher (or placement into ENGL& 101).

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 55

Lab: 0

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Academic Humanities  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

1. Recognize styles of music by period and composer.
2. Write and define in essay form the relationship of music to the historic chronological events of Western Civilization.
3. Use music vocabulary to define forms and functions of music.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of musical forms through listening.
5. Identify specific musical selections through listening.
6. Research and articulate specific musical contributions by composers.
7. Analyze and define specific cultural influences in music.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

Course Contents

1. The Greek Ethos of music making
2. The role of the Catholic Church in the Medieval period
3. Humanism in the Renaissance
4. The 17th century and the impact of J.S. Bach
5. The Age of Enlightenment: 18th century
6. Romanticism and the 19th century
7. The Beginnings of the 20th century