2023-24 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

HIST-3720 3 hours History of Political Thought II: Modern and Contemporary–Sp Study of the development of political thought in the late medieval era and modern era with special attention given to the works of Thomas Hobbes and Friedrich Nietzsche. Course may also explore topics in political philosophy.. Crosslisted as HIST or POLS. Prerequisite: Major or minor in economics, history, or political science or permission of instructor. HIST-3730 American Political Thought–Sp 3 hours Survey and examination of the course of political thought in the American colonies and the United States from the 1600s to current times. Includes special attention to American Founders and the rise of political liberalism in the thought of Woodrow Wilson. Crosslisted as POLS or HIST. Prerequisite: GSS-1100 Politics and American Culture. (even years) HIST-3750 Social Movements–Fa, Sp 3 hours Study of the influence of ideas and institutions upon social movements in America. Crosslisted as HIST or SOC. HIST-4050 Diplomacy of the Major Powers–Sp 3 hours Examines diplomatic relations among the world’s most powerful nations, focusing on 20th century diplomacy and the future of international relations in the 21st century. Crosslisted as HIST, INTL, or POLS. Prerequisite: POLS/INTL-3650 International Relations or permission of instructor. HIST-4440 Special Topics: History 1–3 hours Investigation of specific topics in social science and history that have intrinsic worth and engage student interest. HIST-4500 Seminar–Fa, Sp 3 hours This course exposes students to the academic literature and major concepts in a historical field or subject in a seminar setting. The topic will vary by the professor’s expertise, but will be in some area of American history, European history, non-Western history, or the history of Christianity. HIST-4700 Research in History–Sp 3 hours All history majors are required to take HIST-4700, the senior capstone course. Each student will prepare a formal monograph. Prerequisite: Major or minor in history. (Fee: $80) HIST-4900 1–3 hours Independent Study in History Provides the means whereby gifted and interested students may explore, in a more in-depth and intensive manner, general information acquired in the major courses. Further, independent study provides a logical way to complete required hours not obtained in normal sequencing. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Music History (HLMU) HLMU-2100 2 hours Jazz History: Music of the Multi-Culture–Fa Survey of jazz as an American art form, as a representative of both Western and non-Western practices, that now make up our American multi-culture, and as the primary vehicle for the realization of improvisation within that multi-culture. Acquaints the student of music with jazz styles and the major figures in jazz history and assists in the discovery of jazz influence upon all other American music, both classical and popular. Prerequisites: THMU1220 Music Theory II; THMU-1320 Aural Skills II. (even years) HLMU-2310 Introduction to Music Literature–Sp,Su 3 hours Study of music by genre and chronology. Focuses on art traditions in music. Students become familiar with a wide variety of music literature and learn to listen analytically. Serves as the introductory music history course for sophomore music majors. HLMU-3120 Vocal Literature–Sp 3 hours Survey of literature for the solo voice from the onset of thoroughbass to the 21st century. Includes major repertoire in Italian, French, English, and German, along with important works in other languages. Analysis of song and aria scores will be complemented by recordings and live performance. Crosslisted with CLMU. (even years) HLMU-3130 Opera and Oratorio Literature–Sp 3 hours Survey of opera and oratorio literature from Monteverdi’s Orfeo and Carissimi’s Jephte to works of the 21st centry. Analysis of scores will be complemented by recordings, live performance, libretti studies, and historical background. (odd years) Crosslisted with CLMU. HLMU-3310 Music History I–Fa, Su 3 hours Study of the music of Western civilization traced from its primitive sources and giving special attention to Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, and Classical music as demonstrated through the vocal and instrumental music of composers from each period. Prerequisites: HLMU-2310 Introduction to Music Literature; THMU-2210 Music Theory III; permission of instructor. HLMU-3320 Music History II–Sp, Su 3 hours Study of the music of Western civilization traced from 1800 to the present time, giving special attention to romantic, 20th century, and contemporary music as demonstrated through the vocal and instrumental music of composers from each period. Prerequisites: HLMU-2310 Introduction to Music Literature; THMU-2210 Music Theory III; permission of instructor. HLMU-3400 Global Music–Fa 3 hours A socio-anthropological approach to the study of the world’s music. Surveying music of cultures of Africa, the Americas, and Asia as well as European folk music. Music traditions are studied from a perspective that emphasizes music as an integral part of society and culture, helping students discover the influence of culture on music, and the subsequent role of music within the culture. (Fee: $50) (odd years) HLMU-3410 Traditional Irish Music–Fa 2 hours This course introduces students to the practice of traditional Irish music through study of primary tune forms, experience of the social context of Irish music-making, and acquaintance with leading performers within the tradition. The class culminates in an Irish music festival held at a local coffee shop. Crosslisted with CLMU-3410 Traditional Irish Music. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. (Fee: $30) HLMU-3420 Music of the Church–Fa 3 hours An in-depth review of the past, present, and future of music in the church and its use in worship. The course provides tools that students can use to evaluate the quality and usefulness of various musical styles within the context of different worship traditions. (odd years) HLMU-3910 Writing and Research in Music I 1 hour This is the first of two courses designed to develop the writing and research skills in music that are necessary for professional success. Prerequisite: Junior status or permission of instructor. HLMU-4910 Writing and Research in Music II 1 hour This is the second of two courses designed to develop the writing and research skills in music that are necessary for professional success. Prerequisite: HLMU-3910 Writing and Research in Music I or permission of instructor. HLMU-4110 Choral Literature–Sp 3 hours An historical overview of choral music from 1400 to the present. Attention is given to primary genres of choral composition: motet, madrigal, mass, anthem, oratorio, passion, cantata, and orchestral works with choir. This course will serve as an elective for majors in choral music education, church music, vocal performance, and composition. (even years) Page 268 2023–24 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Course Descriptions HIST-3720 – HLMU-4110

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