MUS 191 - Music Appreciation

Institution:

Gwinnett Technical College

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Description:

Explores the analysis of well-known works of music, their compositions, and the relationships to their periods through writing. Students practice various modes of writing, ranging from exposition to argumentation and persuasion. The course includes a brief review of standard grammatical and stylistic usage in proofreading and editing. An introduction to locating, acquiring, and documenting information resources lays the foundation for research. Topics include: the creative and critical process, the themes of music, the formal elements of composition, and the placing of music in the historical context, writing analysis, practice, revision, and research about a musical composition or compositions. Contact hours: Class - 5, Lab - 0. Credit hours: 5. (F, W)

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0.00

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Instructional Type:

Lab

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Institution Website:

www.GwinnettTech.edu

Phone Number:

(770) 962-7580

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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