MUSC 690
SEMINAR IN MUSICOLOGY

Catalog Entry

MUSC690. Seminar in Musicology
Three hours lecture (3).

Pre- or corequisite: MUSC601

In-depth study and research in a specialized topic chosen from areas such as: acoustics, aesthetics of music, computer music, ethnomusicology, history of theory, jazz, problems of performance practice, works of a major composer, a major composition, group of compositions or genre. May be taken again for credit with different topics for a maximum of six semester hours.

Detailed Description of Content of Course

The course content will differ each time the course is offered according to the chosen specialized topic.

Detailed Description of Conduct of Course

This class will involve lecture, manuscript, score and aural analysis and scholarly research. Each student will be expected to make seminar presentations and be required to submit a research paper dealing with a specific problem or area of interest.

Goals and Objectives of the Course

Graduate students in music are expected to gain an in depth understanding of a specialized topic in music, and to relate that understanding to the larger context of the art of music.

Assessment Measures

Grades will be determined by assessment of the quality of student participation in the seminar, the quality of scholarship of student's research paper and by assessment of a comprehensive final examination.

Other Course Information

Approval and Subsequent Reviews

DATE ACTION REVIEWED BY
March 2001 Reviewed E. Fellin, Chairman