MUS 121 Music History II

This course deepens students' exploration of the history of musical forms, styles, and elements by examining music and the musician within society. Through critical listening, analysis, and writing, students will examine how music reflects and influences social, political, and historical movements. Emphasis is placed on diverse musical traditions and the contributions of historically marginalized creators and performers. Students will refine their academic writing and analytic skills while engaging with music as a living, evolving expression of identity, resistance, and community. The course encourages students to think critically about whose stories are told in music history - and why.