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MUSC 2205: History and Literature
Effective date
September 2013
Department
Music
School
Arts and Sciences
Description
The history of music from the early Romantic period to the present. 3:0:1
Credits
3.0
Year of study
2nd Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
History and Literature of Music 2105 or permission .
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Identify and describe the music of the 19th and 20th centuries
- Identify and describe major musical genres and styles
- Identify selected repertoire by major composers
- Describe the social and cultural contexts of Romantic, Modern and Post-modern music
- Develop introductory skills in musicology
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 3
Total Hours: 3
Total Hours: 3
Instructional Strategies
lecture, guided critical listening, readings, discussion
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C-
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Other |
45 |
Students will take three listening quizzes |
|
Project |
30 |
Students will conduct two research projects |
|
Final Exam |
25 |
Students will take a cumulative final exam |
Course topics
- Romanticism in music
- Wagner and his influence
- Conservative Romanticism
- Romantic Nationalism
- Modernism
- Musical trends since World War II
- Social and cultural contexts of Romantic, Modern and Post-modern music
- Musicology skills
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.