MUS 104 Music Appreciation 3 credits
This course is designed to promote an appreciation of music and the habit of intelligent listening. Basically designed for students with little or no previous musical experience, students begin by learning musical terms, definitions, etc. Music is then presented in a historical perspective with an emphasis on prominent composers and musical periods/styles. Ideas, customs and political climates in relation to each musical period are examined. Outside classroom concert attendance is required. Students study each period of music history by reading, recordings, films, concerts and live class performances. R, W1, 11 (3 lecture hours) IAI: F1 900