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MUS 1101 – Music Appreciation |
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Course Description Explores the analysis of well-known works of music, their composition,
and the relationship to their periods through writing. Students practice various modes of writing,
ranging from exposition to argumentation and persuasion. The course includes a brief review of
standard grammatical and stylistic usage in proofreading and editing. An introduction to locating, acquiring, and
documenting information resources lays the foundation for research to
include: the creative and critical
process, the themes of music, the formal elements of composition, and the
placing of music in the historical context, writing analysis, practice,
revision, and research about a musical composition or compositions. Topics
include: historical and cultural development represented in musical arts;
contributions of the musical arts; and communication skills. |
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Competency Areas |
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Historical and Cultural Development Represented in Musical Arts |
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5 |
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Contributions of the Musical Arts |
D. Lab |
0 |
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Communication Skills |
P. Lab/O.B.I. |
0 |
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Credit |
5 |
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Prerequisite: |
ENG 1101 with a grade of “C” or better. |
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Corequisite: |
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Course
Guide |
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Competency |
After
completing this section, the student will be able to: |
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D.Lab
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HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL DEVELOPMENTS |
20 |
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0 |
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Major periods of musical history |
Identify selected musical compositions. |
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CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE MUSICAL ARTS |
20 |
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Significance |
Describe the significance of the musical arts in the thought and technology
of the historical-cultural periods. |
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Influence |
Describe the influence of the musical arts on contemporary and future
thought and technology. |
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COMMUNICATION SKILLS |
10 |
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0 |
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Discussion and Writing |
Review grammar and stylistic choices appropriate for communicating
ideas. |
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Suggested
Resources |
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Media |
Note: Please adhere to the APA Formatting and
Style Guidelines. Duncan, G.J., & Brooks-Gunn, J.
(Eds.). (1997). Consequences of growing
up poor. New York: Russell Sage Foundation. |
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Print: |
Kamien, Roger. (2007). Music:
An appreciation. (6th ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill. |
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Willoughby, David. (2006). The
world of music. (6th ed.).
Boston: McGraw Hill. |
Posted: 09/18/08