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MUS 101: Intro/Western Classical Music
Undergraduate 3 credits
DEC: D SBC: ARTS
An introduction to music of the Western classical tradition. This course covers basic concepts and vocabulary such as melody, harmony, rhythm, counterpoint, and form, as well as particular pieces of Western classical music. Various compositions and genres are considered in relation to the cultural and ideological values they embody, and the historical contexts in which they emerge. No previous musical training is assumed. Not for credit after MUS 130.
Session Class # Section Instructor Mode Days Time Campus Status Winter 1032 30 Justine Walker Online Asynchronous Flexible (Online) TBA West (Main Campus) Open -
MUS 109: Rock, Popular Music, & Society
Undergraduate 3 credits
DEC: D SBC: ARTS
A study of rock and related popular musical traditions in the United States. The music is investigated through consideration of its: 1) musical constituents (rhythm, form, pitch structure, instrumental texture, and vocal style), 2) historical development, beginning with its roots in earlier folk and popular styles through to the present, and 3) social meanings, uses, and ramifications.
Session Class # Section Instructor Mode Days Time Campus Status Winter 1033 30 Elizabeth Lawrensen Online Asynchronous Flexible (Online) TBA West (Main Campus) Open -
MUS 308: History of Jazz
Undergraduate 3 credits
DEC: K SBC: HFA+; USA
Historical study of the origins, evolution, and influence of jazz, a musical art form originating in and evolving with the experiences of black Americans. Examination of styles, figures, and places connected to jazz, from Louis Armstrong in New Orleans to Billie Holiday in New York to Kendrick Lamar in Los Angeles. Consideration of central issues including improvisation, commercialization, race, and gender. Not for music major credit.
Session Class # Section Instructor Mode Days Time Campus Status Winter 1076 30 Steven Gehring Online Asynchronous Flexible (Online) TBA West (Main Campus) Open - Modify search