MUS 122 - History of Western Art Music 2
Credits: 3
3 Lecture Hours
Description
This course in an in-depth study of Western art music from 1750 through the present day. It traces the continued development of music’s aural traditions by exploring composers and their compositions. Students examine musical form, practice and style. Contemporaneous developments in Western cultures and societies are examined for context.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Summarize Western art music’s continued development since 1750.
- Compare the predominant musical forms of eighteenth and nineteenth-century Western art music.
- Summarize twentieth and twenty-first-century compositional techniques.
- Identify important composers and compositions name through listening.
- Examine the place of music within the arts and humanities of Western civilization.
- Examine the relationship between music history and historical events in Western cultures.
Listed Topics
- Classical music
- Romantic music
- Twentieth century music
- Twenty-first-century music
Reference Materials
Department selected text and music recordings
Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals: - Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
- Culture Society & Citizenship
Approved By: Dr. Quintin B. Bullock Date Approved: 04/12/2024
Last Reviewed: 04/12/2024
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