MU 3053 Music of Latin America
Three hours lecture. An introduction to the diverse musical traditions of Latin America. The course includes the study of the relationship between music and history by addressing issues of geography, colonialism, globalization, gender, politics and religion.
MU 3103 Native American Music
Three hours lecture. An introduction to the diverse musical traditions of Native America. The course includes study of the role and meaning of “tradition” in Native American music, selected tribal musical styles, and historical context which influenced tribal music and dance.
MU 3143 History of Jazz
Three hours lecture. History of Jazz musical genres. Follows the timeline of Jazz from its multi-cultural origins to its emergence as a uniquely American musical form. Describes the development of different periods of Jazz history, representative personalities, and the role of Jazz in society and culture.
MU 3153 Music of Africa
Three hours lecture. An introduction to the diverse musical traditions of Africa. The course includes the study of the relationship between music and history by addressing issues of geography, colonialism, globalization, gender, politics, and religion.
MU 3173 Women in Music
(Prerequisites: EN 1103 or EN 1163) Three hours lecture. A survey of music from the Middle Ages to the present focusing on music commissioned, written, or performed by women, and the evolution of women’s rights as it pertains to the music industry, with an emphasis on writing skill development.
MU 3183 History of Rock and Roll
Three hours lecture. History of the development of Rock and Roll from the early 1950’s to the present, including early Rock and Roll, the British invasion, and 21st century current trends. The course examines the symbiotic relationship between music and society.
MU 3193 American Music
Three hours lecture. Historical development of music and composers of the United States; individual investigation of related American music special topics; individual and directed listening to musical examples.
MU 3273 Music of the Beatles
(Prerequisite: EN 1103 or EN 1163) Three hours lecture. A survey of the music of the Beatles focused on its structure, lyrics, social influence, and cultural significance, with emphasis on writing skill development.
The semesters in which these courses are offered are subject to change.
The departments control when the courses will be available.
