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
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Value, Purpose, Form and Style
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1
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Explore and experience the musical world
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2
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Comprehend and use the vocabulary of music
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3
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Compare and contrast musical compositions.
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4
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Recognize musical form and style.
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Musical Elements and Principles of Composition
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Recognize how compositional elements have been used in works of music.
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2
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Identify the formal elements and principles of musical composition.
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Instrumentation and Voicing
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1
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Identify primary instrumentation and voicing by sight and sound.
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Historical and Cultural
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1
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Discuss music in historical and cultural context
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2
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Recognize major works of music by major composers in music history.
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