MUSC 3230 Music History III

The history of western music from the mid/late 19th century to the present. This is the third in a three-course sequence designed to provide a chronological perspective of the history of western music from the time of the ancient Greeks up to the present. Although courses are chronological, each component is self-contained and may be taken out of sequence.

Registration Name

Music History III

Lecture Hours

3

Lab Hours

0

Credits

3

Prerequisite

MUSC 1110

Offered

Demorest: Fall

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the following outcome-based learning skills:

1. Demonstrate a strong knowledge base relating to sacred, secular, vocal and instrumental from the late 18th century to the present.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of compositional style, performance practice, and historical context of music from the late 18th century to the present through analysis, synthesis, comparison and contrast of compositional style. 
3. Demonstrate the ability to perform music from the late 18th century to the present in an informed, historically correct manner.
4. Demonstrate the ability to write about music from the course content through study, critical thinking and clear writing.