University General Course Catalog 2026-2027 
    
    Oct 25, 2026  
University General Course Catalog 2026-2027

MUS 712 - Special Topics in Nineteenth Century Music

(3 units)
This course will examine topics in western music cultures from the Nineteenth Century, with an emphasis toward understanding how musical meaning and values are created in a cultural context. There is a significant writing and participation component to the class.

Maximum units a student may earn: 3

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Graduate program in Music.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Fall - Odd Years

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. analyze the variety of social, cultural, migrational, ethnic, and gendered contexts that inform western music of the Nineteenth Century.
2. speak and write about music with nuance.
3. apply their knowledge of music history to their area of specialization.


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