MUSC 2055 - Music History Survey II
This course examines the music and aesthetics of Western art music from the Classical through the Contemporary eras. Major composers and their works are put into historical context. Critical listening, thinking and analytical skills are developed. The skills practiced and learned provide students with the fundamental knowledge of music history required for further study in the discipline.
Credits: 3
Instructional Method Lecture
General Education Requirement: Visual and Performing Arts
Comments: This course does not meet UW’s Human Culture requirement unless transferred as part of an Associate degree.
Prerequisites:
ENGL 1010 English I with C or better; or instructor consent
Minimum Student Competencies
Upon completion of MUSC 2055 Music History Survey II, the student will:
- examine music and aesthetics of Western art music.
- identify major composers, genres, and works associated with stylistic periods studied.
- explore major composers, genres, and works in a historical context.
- summarize the musical aesthetics of each stylistic period studied.
- identify musical excerpts both visually from scores and aurally from recordings or performances.
- distinguish musical works based on personal stylistic traits of individual composers.
Program Outcomes
Music AFA
PO#2 Summarize musical styles, genres, and major composers from different cultures and historical periods.
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