MUS 115: History of Classical Music
Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Acceptable for Credit: CSU, UC
Lecture 3 hours.
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer
This course introduces students to the canon of Western classical music through a survey of great composers from the medieval period to the present. Methods include historical analysis of each style period and extensive guided listening. The course also considers sociological influences on art and music.