MUSC522 - Seminar in Comparative Music Theory

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Academic Year 2002/2003

Seminar in Comparative Music Theory
MUSC 522 FA

Many concepts and models in music theory previously thought to be general are now known to be valid for one or only a few traditions. Experimental music, drawing upon a range of cultural/musical experience, while at the same time connecting musical experience with physical and biological phenomena, has revealed much conventional theory (but not necessarily ancient theory) to be of limited application. This seminar examines responses to these challenges. Examples from different musics will be analyzed; traditional theories will be examined, and the matter of universals will be knocked about.

MAJOR READINGS

To be determined as the seminar develops.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Each student will conduct an independent research project and compose a substantial research paper.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Attendance required. The seminar is designed specifically for Ph.D. candidates in Ethnomusicology. MA and BA candidates will be accepted by way of exception.

Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: GRAD Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: NONE Grading Mode: Graded

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Hoyt,Peter A.

Times: ..T.... 02:30PM-05:30PM; Location: MST301

Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 10)

SR. major: Jr. major:

SR. non-major: Jr. non-major: SO: FR:

Special Attributes:

Permission: Permission of Instructor Required

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Last Updated on MAR-18-2003