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GEN_MUS 170-0 : Introduction to Music

Description

Music is innate to the human experience and has a rich and varied history. Whether consumed as a form of entertainment, used as a means of cultural preservation, or observed as a discipline unto itself, music has unique ways of informing and decorating time and space. Through active listening, watching, reflection and discussion, this course will explore music through a variety of styles and genres by surveying a representative body of the Western classical musical canon and placing it in the context of other global traditions.

Assessments will include attendance and class participation, listening quizzes, weekly journals, attending musical event(s), and a final exam. No prior musical knowledge or experience is required.

Class materials (required): Kristine Forney and Andrew Dell'Antonio, The Enjoyment of Music, Essential Listening Edition, 4th edition. W.W. Norton, 2020. ISBN: 978-0-393-42155-2 (e-book); 978-0-393-42150-7 (paperback) Estimated retail price: $140