2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

MUS 101 Music Appreciation

This course is a basic survey of the music of the Western World. Emphasis will be placed on elements of music, terminology, and form within a historical context. Students will learn to listen and react to music on a emotional and intellectual level. The goal is to establish in the student a life-long enjoyment of this art form. For non-music majors. 

Credits

3

Offered

Spring

Student Learning Outcomes

  1. Listen to music of different styles.
  2. Identify the composer (writer) of the work and its title.
  3. Learn the differences in styles of music and be able to discuss (and write) with others.
  4. Learn the terminology associated with different styles of music.
  5. Understand basic historical periods.
  6. Express music on your own and in groups through special projects.