MUS 105 - Music Appreciation

WR 115  or designated placement

WR 115Q  as required

Course Description: Introduces the history and repertory of Western classical music. Through guided listening, students will develop both an aural and an intellectual understanding of music while emphasizing the political, cultural, and scientific values that have shaped the history of Western music.

Course Learning Outcomes:

• CLO#1: Identify the style and genre of a given music. (ILO: Critical Thinking)
• CLO#2: Discuss the political and cultural values that shaped the music of a given genre.
• CLO#3: Identify basic musical elements including melody, accompaniment, dynamics, texture, and rhythm.