History, Literature and Analysis of Classical Music

Course Code:

MUS 1210

Course Credit Units:

4

Semester:

Semester 2

Year of Study:

Year 1

Undergraduate or Graduate Level:

Undergraduate Level

Academic Programs:

Bachelor Of Arts (Music)

College:

College of Humanities and Social Sciences

School:

School of Liberal and Performing Arts

Department:

Music Dance Drama

Course Discipline:

Music

Course Description & Objectives:

The course examines both the general and specific characteristics of Western Classical Music; the major instrumental and vocal forms; the main composers and the analysis of the major representative works of the period. The approach in this course is historical, analytical, as well as contextual. Objectives:

To offer a historical and analytical appreciation of music of the Classical period, which will be the basis of the students understanding of Western art music composition and performance
To develop an understanding of the historical context of the Classical Era
To be able to discuss the musical genres and musical style of the Classical Era

Learning Outcomes:

Developed comparative understanding of the styles, trends, and achievements of the Classical Period.
Ability to identify the most important composers of the Classical Period and explain their contributions and analyze their music
Analytical appreciation of music of the Classical period, which will be the basis for understanding Western art music composition and performance of the seventeenth century