Introduction to Music (170-0-2)

Instructors

Kunjing Dai

Meeting Info

RCMA 1-164: Tues, Thurs 2:00PM - 3:20PM

Overview of class

This course will explore the many ways in which music, across history, has exerted a profound influence on and served as a reflection of our societies. We will adopt a thematic approach, delving into representative works from the Western classical music canon to contemporary compositions, with the historical contexts informing them. Students will be expected to engage in active listening, and to complete a variety of assignments, including written work, discussions, a final project, etc. No prior musical knowledge or experience is necessary.

Class Materials (Required)

Kristine Forney and Andrew Dell'Antonio, The Enjoyment of Music, Essential Listening Edition, 5th edition. W.W. Norton, 2024. ISBN: 978-1-324-07119-8 (e-book, estimated retail price $54); 978-1-324-07113-6 (paperback, estimated retail price $120).

Class Attributes

Literature and Arts Foundational Discipline
Literature & Fine Arts Distro Area