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3.00 Credits
Fall and Spring Semesters Uses cases and field-based projects that require integration of the skills and knowledge acquired in the various management disciplines to develop solutions to complex, organizational problems. Involves financial analysis, forecasting, strategic planning, and knowledge of the organizational dynamics that exist between and among functional departments. Strategy development and implementation — viewed as central to effective decision-making and the development of a “general manager’s” perspectiv— are emphasized. Required for management majors. Prerequisites: 1000 - & 2000-level Management prerequisite and major core requirements. (May be taken concurrently with MGT 3930 and MGT 3950).
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3.00 Credits
Fall Semester As Americans are paying increasing attention to the richness of Western classical music, many have discovered that the sounds and structures of this heritage become better understood when its international nature and its evolution in a social and cultural context are comprehended. Taught in this way, music, as a universal language, has the potential to link the listener with the time and place in which it was composed. The course traces “classical” music from its early roots, through its spread fromaristocratic privilege to public access in Europe, its coming of age in Russia and the United States, its service to the intense nationalism of the late nineteenth century, and finally its role in the internationalism of contemporary society. Text reading, use of course web materials, selected reserve readings, and preparatory listening are required. Basic music concepts, presented in Introduction to Fine Arts, are reviewed briefly at the beginning of the course. This course satisfies the international/multicultural requirement. Pre- or Corequisite: FA 1000 or permission of instructor. Catalog 2007-08 129
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3.00 Credits
This course explores the traditions of Sacred Sound among spiritual traditions of the world. Sound is a universal dimension of human spirituality. How does Sacred Sound express human connection to the Transcendent? How does it shape and transform human experience of life and community? The course will focus on sonic cultures from many of the major spiritual traditions on the earth: India, the Middle East, the Far East, Latin America, the aboriginal peoples of Australia, Africa and North America as well as western Europe and the U.S. Attention will be given to contemporary expressions and explorations of Sacred Sound as a primary modality of healing, spiritual wholeness, and intercultural understanding. (Same course as REL 2100).
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2.00 Credits
Offered on Demand A performance-oriented study of improvisation in contemporary music styles, including jazz and fusion. Open by audition to students who have basic proficiency in an instrument and some prior music training. Auditions should be arranged with the course instructor no later than the first class meeting This course may be repeated.
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3.00 Credits
Offered Periodically Provides fundamental skills for understanding how music is constructed (pitch, rhythm, expression), including ear training, notation, analysis, and score reading. Concepts of melody, harmony, and rhythm are enhanced through the use of instruments. Pre- or Corequisites: FA 1000 or permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Offered Periodically The investigation of the diverse aspects of jazz approached primarily from an historical perspective. Designed for the liberal arts student, the course involves extensive listening in and out of class, and when possible a class trip to a Boston area jazz event. Pre-or Corequisite: FA 1000 or permission of instructor.
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Offered Periodically With emphasis on listening, this course traces the degree to which other music, such as classical music, jazz, country music, pop, and music of other cultures has influenced the development of rock music styles. Students will become competent in music structure analysis with emphasis on evaluating what makes music items good or “classic.” Attention will be given tocertain contemporary issues related to rock music, such as rock music criticism, rock music as a political statement, rock music and violence, and rock music as an advertising tool. Several films will highlight the major eras in the history of rock. Pre- or Corequisite: FA 1000 or permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Offered Periodically Through the analysis of various short forms, such as television commercials and short subject films, students address the ways in which music and sound are used to persuade and manipulate audiences. Theoretical papers and writings present a variety of perspectives which illustrate how music and sound effects are integral to the success of several feature length films. Academy Award winning musical scores and composers will be highlighted. Pre- or Corequisite: FA 1000 or permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Offered Periodically A survey of major artists and genres of North American pop music from approximately 1970 to the present, including rap, hip hop, “cross-over”, and “commercial” pop music. The courwill follow the development of MTV and digital music synthesis technologies as primary media for the definition and dissemination of pop music in this period. We will investigate the influences of earlier genres of American pop music, their continued development and transformation into these “new” genres.This course will require a great deal of listening out of class to assigned music groups and pieces in addition to analytic readings and research. All students must own or purchase both a CD player and cassette tape player for listening and analysis assignments in this course. All students must demonstrate facility in online research techniques. Prerequisites: FA 1000, or MUS 2000/2370/2400/2430/2550/ 2610, or any course in music history from another accredited college.
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3.00 Credits
Offered Periodically The world’s cities provide countless opportunities to encounter the rhythms and sounds of many traditional and popular music styles. Boston is no exception. This course relies on recorded music, film and readings in an effort to encounter the wide variety of ideas and feelings that can be expressed through music. It addresses music and personal identity, race, gender, and politics and society. Students will complete either an on-site field project in the Boston area or a library/computer based research project. Popular, dance and hip-hop styles from Polynesia, Africa and Latin America will be highlighted. This course satisfies the multicultural/international requirement. Pre- or Corequisite: FA 1000 or permission of instructor.
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