Introduction to Music (170-0-3)

Instructors

Ke Wang

Meeting Info

RCMA 1-164: Tues, Thurs 12:30PM - 1:50PM

Overview of class

This course offers an immersive exploration of musical styles and genres spanning from antiquity to the present, encompassing Western classical masterpieces alongside diverse global traditions. The course involves deep exploration of music's social, cultural, and historical contexts, examining music's interdisciplinary relationships with religion, literature, theatre, and more. By fostering students' individual critical thinking on music, this course paves the way to enlightenment and empowerment for future music appreciation and music-making.

Registration Requirements

This course is suitable for beginners; neither prior knowledge of music history nor prior musical experience is required.

Learning Objectives

Through focused listening, students will establish their basic understanding of musical vocabularies and various styles.

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