MUSC 1101 Syllabus

Subject Code

MUSC

Course Number

1101

Course Title

Music Appreciation

Prerequisites

Degree program admission language competency or successful completion of required English and reading learning support courses with a grade of C* or higher

Corequisites

Terms Offered

Offered every semester

Credit Hours

(3-0-3)

Course Description

This course explores the formal elements of musical composition, musical form and style, and the relationship of music to historical periods.  The course includes listening and analysis of well-known works of music.  This course encourages student interest in musical arts beyond the classroom.

Course Outcomes

Value, Purpose, Form and Style

Order

Description

1

Explore and experience the musical world

2

Comprehend and use the vocabulary of music

3

Compare and contrast musical compositions.

4

 

Recognize musical form and style.

 

Musical Elements and Principles of Composition

Order

 

Description

1

 

Recognize how compositional elements have been used in works of music.

2

 

Identify the formal elements and principles of musical composition.

 

Instrumentation and Voicing

Order

 

Description

1

 

Identify primary instrumentation and voicing by sight and sound.

 

Historical and Cultural

Order

 

Description

1

 

Discuss music in historical and cultural context

2

 

Recognize major works of music by major composers in music history.