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Oct 23, 2026
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MUSC 2202 - Music History and Literature II
Credits: 3
Catalog Description
Study of the Classical, Romantic, and 20th Century periods of western music including their influence on political, religious, cultural, and social movements. Explore masterwork composers such as Beethoven, Mozart, Debussy, and more through listening, attendance at a live concert, reading, and writing.
Recommended Skills, Abilities, or Coursework: College level writing course (e.g., ENGL 1121 ), some experience in music reading (individual instrument study or ensemble experience)
Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) Goal Area(s) fulfilled: Goal 06C: The Humanities and Fine Arts, Goal 08: Global Perspective
Additional fee to student: No
Learner Outcomes
- Effectively explain the significant musical events of the Classical, Romantic and 20th century periods.
- Apply appropriate musical vocabulary (Latin, Italian, German, etc) to analyze repertoire.
- Demonstrate an understanding of significant historical events and their impact on the music of the period.
- Incorporate and communicate both personal reactions and research findings to music of this period experienced through listening assignments and concert attendance.
- Identify cultural, linguistic, religious and stylistic differences in music of the period.
- Explore historical role of music in fostering cultural exchange and implications for present and future interactions.
Major Areas of Course Content
- Classical, Romantic and 20th Century western music history survey
- Aural identification of major works, stylistic trends, historical elements
- Influence of social, political, religious and cultural events on music
- Writing about music of this period from a personal and critical standpoint
Credit for Prior Learning Options
Course-Specific Exam, Credit by Portfolio Review
Credit for Prior Learning Option Procedure(s)
Contact Department Chair.
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