MUS 220 Music History III

This course will examine the forms, styles, creators, and global influences on the Western Art Music tradition beginning before the common era until the 20th century. Students will analyze music within social, political, historical and cultural contexts, while developing advanced research and writing skills. Emphasis is placed on critical comparison, inclusive perspectives, and the contributions of diverse music creators to the shaping of genres and styles. Through listening, discussion, and independent inquiry, students will learn to ask meaningful questions about music and explore its role in shaping -- and being shaped by- human experience.