MUS-133 Music History I

This course is a survey of the history of music from antiquity through the Classical period (around 1800). While focusing on art music of the Western world, this course aims to relate course topics to music of all time periods, cultures, and styles. Students will develop an understanding of the evolution of music through the centuries, as well as the culture, politics, technology, and human drama that shaped that music. This course is designed for music majors, but is open to any students with rudimentary knowledge of music.
Prerequisites MUS-101 and Grade of C or better in ESL-098 and ESL-099 or in RDG-095 and ENG-095, or exemption by placement testing.
Gen. Ed. Course No
Mass Transfer Course Yes
Credits: 3