Course Description
Rotating theoretical and/or analytical topics outside the Western art music tradition such as Intercultural Encounters, Global Pop Music, Hollywood Harmony, Funky Pitch Systems, Funky Rhythms & Asymmetric Meters, Feminist Music Theory & Embodiment, and Heavy Metal. Prerequisite: MUP 204 or MUS 215 or MUS 216; and MUS 207; Note: May be repeated once for credit when topic varies.
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
- Identify by ear titles, artists, and dates for representative songs.
- Describe the evolution of funk in the USA from 1965-1975.
- Create and perform an original song.
Course Grading Information:
| Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
| Listening quizzes | 20% |
| Homework assignments | 20% |
| Midterm exam | 20% |
| Final exam | 20% |
| Final project | 20% |
Attendance/Participation:
Attendance/participation is not a graded component included in the student's final grade for this course.
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
Portable Keyboard ($25).
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.