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.
Prerequisite: MSC 1003 or 1005, and two courses in music history or literature at the 3000 level. (MSC 3002, MSC 3003, MSC 3004, MSC 3005, MSC 3014, MSC 3016, MSC 3019, MSC 3022, MSC 3024, MSC 3025, MSC 3032, MSC 3034, MSC 3036, MSC 3043, MSC 3044)