MSC 4900 - Music And Society

Institution:

CUNY Bernard M Baruch College

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Description:

3 hours; 3 credits This course considers music in its interaction with social, technological, economic, and commercial factors. Extra - musical organizations-court, religious institution, private commission, publishing house, foundation-as well as biographical data such as the living and employment conditions of composers are studied for their impact on the musical work in the past and present. Works representing a wide range of styles will be studied in connection with their immediate social environments. Term projects will strengthen skills in research and analysis through the preparation of a major research paper and offer opportunities to enhance intensive communication capabilities through the presentation of written and oral reports. Prerequisites: MSC 1003 or 1005, plus a minimum of two courses in music at the 3000 level.

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3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.baruch.cuny.edu

Phone Number:

(646) 312-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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