2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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MLL 340 - Interconnections: Social and Historical Confluences (3.00)
This course treats key historical events and social movements in France and French-speaking lands and their connections with the rest of the world. These include: exploration in the New World, the Great Revolution of 1789, nationalism, the Napoleonic legacy, socialism and communism, the World Wars, imperialism and decolonization. This course is repeatable for credit.
Course ID: 50099
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Attributes: Arts and Humanities (GEP), Culture (GEP), Arts and Humanities (GFR), Culture (GFR)
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must complete FREN 302 with a grade of C or better.
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MLL 341 - Studies in World Literature (3.00)
A study of selected literary works from a single nation or from several nations, with the focus on a century, movement, genre, theme or individual writer. Topics are announced each semester offered. This course is repeatable up to 12 credits or 4 attempts.
Course ID: 50043
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Topics: Stds:Love/Death-Russ Lit, Afro-Hisp Literature, Studies In World Lit, Post-Colonial Literature, Studies, Literature Of Oppression, Lit Of The Holocaust, Representations Of Evil, Stds Wrld Lit:Ltn Am Wrt, The Eastern European Exp, War & Passion, Eastern European Exper, Yiddish Literature, Cont Latin American Lit, 20Th Century European, Tolstoy & Dostoevsky, Stds: Lit Of The Occult, Cont Dev Lit & Culture, Stds:Love/Death Russ Lit, Korean Society Lit&Film, War & Passion:Balkan Lit, Twentieth-Century Poetry, Shakespeare and his
Attributes: Arts and Humanities (GFR)
Same as Offered: CPLT 341, ENGL 315
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MLL 342 - Myth and Literature (3.00)
Studies in the mythologies of various cultures and in the relationship between myth and literature. Topics to be announced each semester offered. Note May be repeated once for credit with permission of the advisor.
Course ID: 50058
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Topics: Myth And Literature, Honors Myth & Literature
Same as Offered: CPLT 342, ENGL 318
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must complete a 200 level ENGL course with a C or better
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MLL 344 - Literature and the Other Arts (3.00)
A study of the relationship between literature and music, film and the fine arts, with an emphasis on common concerns, solutions and terminology. Topics to be announced each semester offered. Note May be repeated once for credit with permission of the advisor.
Course ID: 50052
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Topics: Languages Of Film, Life And Films Of Welles, Attack Of The B-Movies, Women In Media, Amer Film In The 1970’s, Culture And Values, Film Noir, Film Adaptation, Fiction And Film, Cult Films, Mediated Movies, Films:Hitchcock & Lang, Nvls & Plitcs/Vctrn Engl, Introduction To Film, Banned Films, The Avant-Garde at the Movies, Biblical Art and Literature in the English Renaiss, Horror Film and Fiction
Same as Offered: CPLT 344, ENGL 316
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MLL 370 - 19th Century Russian Literature and Society (3.00)
A study of Russian literature of the 19th century in relation to the intellectual, political and social concerns of the time. Authors include Pushkin, Gogol, Dostoevsky, Tolstoy, Turgenev and Chekhov. Topics for discussion include class and rank, the role of women, the intelligentsia, socialism and religion, as well as the evolution of literary style. Readings and discussion in English, although students may choose to read works in the original Russian. Recommended Preparation ENGL 100 and either a 200-level literature course or a Russian language course.
Course ID: 50187
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Attributes: Culture (GEP), Writing Intensive (GEP), Culture (GFR)
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MLL 371 - 20th Century Russian Literature and Politics (3.00)
A study of the interaction of literature and politics in the Soviet Union, from the October revolution through Socialist realism, to dissident literature and glasnost. Authors include Blok, Zamiatin, Babel, Sholokhov, Bulgakov, Pasternak, Solzhenitsyn and Brodsky. Subjects for discussion include the place of the individual in a collective society, the role of the artist in a totalitarian state, propaganda, the manipulation of art for social control, and the power of literature to effect social and political change. Readings and discussion in English, although students may choose to read works in the original Russian. Recommended Preparation ENGL 100 and either a 200-level literature course or a Russian language course.
Course ID: 50203
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Attributes: Culture (GEP), Writing Intensive (GEP), Culture (GFR)
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MLL 399H - Introduction to Honors Project (1.00)
An independent study course focused on the systematic development of a topic and methodology for the honors thesis. Open to students who have been admitted to the MLL Honors Program.
Course ID: 55469
Consent: Department Consent Required
Components: Independent Study
Topics: Intro To Honors
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MLL 400 - Special Projects in Modern Languages and Linguistics (1.00 - 3.00)
Open to students with special projects on application to the instructor who will supervise the particular project. Request for permission to register must be in writing and must specify the number of credits sought. Credits earned in MLL 400 may not be used to satisfy the basic requirements for any track in the MLL major, minor or certificate of language studies. Exceptions will be granted only with the written permission of an instructor and the chair of MLL. Note This course may be repeated for credit.
Course ID: 55470
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Independent Study
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MLL 406 - Theory and History of Intercultural Media (3.00)
This course traces the historical and stylistic evolution of documentary and other film genres, including ethnographic and feature films, while exploring the use of these as a conduit for intercultural communication. Students will view intercultural film and video projects of the invited filmmakers. Reading selected texts will help inform the discussion and analysis of what constitutes the genre “intercultural film”. Recommended Preparation MCS 334 or MCS 390
Course ID: 55473
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Same as Offered: MCS 406
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MLL 413 - Language, Gender & Culture (3.00)
In Language, Gender and Sexuality, students gain an in-depth understanding of how language, gender, and sexuality are integrated into the fabric of cultures and societies and how sociocultural contexts give meaning to linguistic practices, to categories of gender and sexuality, and to the construction of gendered, sexual, and other identities.. Students will examine and evaluate a diverse body of scholarship from linguistics, anthropology, gender and sexuality studies, and sociology. Critical attention will be paid to understanding the roles of language, gender and sexuality in the U.S. context, especially with regard to education and the media; we will also explore relationships between language, gender, and sexuality in the range of other Western and non-Western cultures. Students will apply what they have learned in the course to final research projects.
Course ID: 100279
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Same as Offered: GWST 413 , GWST 613, LLC 613, MLL 613
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must complete one of the following: GWST 100 or GWST 200 or LING 360 all with a C or better.
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MLL 424 - Introduction to Cross Cultural Competency in the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) (3.00)
This course examines main concepts in cross-cultural studies in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) regions. The course aims to develop students’ critical thinking and promote their cross-cultural competency and awareness. Students will explore the concept of culture and common approaches from the field of cross-cultural communication. The course highlights the key concepts of language (verbal / nonverbal) and culture, social and cultural identity. It also addresses various topics such as barriers in intercultural communication, dimensions of culture, multiculturalism, and culture’s influence on perception.This course places heavy emphasis on case studies and experiential learning. Recommended Preparation MLL 191 or MLL 305
Course ID: 102728
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
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MLL 425 - Intercultural and Cross-Cultural Communication (3.00)
The purpose of this course is to study communication within the context of the cultural setting. Three main goals are: to provide students with material, both cognitive and experiential, with which they can develop an awareness of their own cultural identity; to increase their knowledge of the special communication problems to be expected in a cross-cultural situation; and to offer students the opportunity to apply new insights to cross-cultural encounters.
Course ID: 55474
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must complete MLL 190 or MLL 191 or MLL 230 with a grade of C or better.
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MLL 430 - Internship in Modern Languages and Linguistics (1.00 - 3.00)
An internship is a defined project using the target language in work involving governmental or non-governmental agencies, social service organizations, hospitals, schools, businesses or other community institutions. Variable credit course repeatable for a maximum of 3 credits. Note Notes: Request for permission to register must be in writing and must specify the number of credits sought.
Course ID: 55475
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
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MLL 470 - L2 Acquisition and Learning: Theory to Practice (3.00)
This course examines issues in second-language acquisition and learning from the perspective of teaching and learning in ESOL and foreign-language classrooms. Topics covered include a review of past and current learning theories, an exploration of the range of factors (physiological, cognitive, affective, environmental) affecting first and second-language acquisition, the role of input and output in second-language development, the role of learning styles and strategies in language learning, and language processing in reading and listening. These topics will be explored through readings, class discussions, and various individual and collaborative projects and assignments.
Course ID: 55476
Consent: Department Consent Required
Components: Lecture
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MLL 480 - Transcultural Studies in Global Television (3.00)
This course will study the concepts, institutions, distribution channels, production and marketing practices, products and audience reception of globally distributed television programming. Special emphasis will be placed on localization strategies, aesthetic conventions and genre traditions, notions of cultural proximity, and debates around hybridity and transculturality. Students enrolled in MLL 480 will be expected to have advanced foreign language proficiency and will be expected to examine foreign language television productions and discuss issues in the secondary literature in that language. MLL 480 students will need department consent to take the course. Recommended Preparation MCS 333
Course ID: 100677
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Same as Offered: MCS 390
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must have completed MCS 222 with a C or better.
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MLL 490 - Seminar in Modern Languages and Linguistics (3.00)
This course is repeatable for credit.A study of a specific topic involving language, literature or culture, and/or their interrelations.
Course ID: 55477
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Topics: Language Learning, Seminar: Mdrn/Lang/Ling, Literacy, Thgt & Power, Second Lang Acquisition, Bilingualism, The European Union, Sem:Against Metaphor, Top:Mass Media/European, Poetry As Translation, Seminar In Mll, Sem: Language Learning, Infotech In Foreign Lang, Ethnographic Description, Linguistic Acquisition, Language and Gender, Global Television, Exploration in Korean Culture, Technology, Culture and Identity
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MLL 495 - Video Ethnography (3.00)
This course uses video production as a method of exploring the social world. Students will work closely with community members in Baltimore as collaborators in telling their stories as they create short documentaries that amplify community voices. Emphasis is placed on reflective and participatory documentary methods and the use of video as a qualitative research tool. Students will gain experience in video field production techniques including video cameras and DSLR operation, lighting, sound and post-production.
Course ID: 55478
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Same as Offered: MCS 495
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MLL 498H - Senior Honors Seminar (3.00)
An interdisciplinary seminar that allows Honor Program students to work together at a high level on a topic that they have helped to define. Open to students who have been admitted to the MLL Honors Program.
Course ID: 55479
Consent: Department Consent Required
Components: Lecture
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MLL 499H - Senior Honors Project (3.00)
An independent study course that involves the production of an honors thesis. Enables honors students to pursue work that has a special meaning for them and provides them with valuable experience in planning and executing a large-scale research project.
Course ID: 55480
Consent: Department Consent Required
Components: Independent Study
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MUSC 100 - Introduction to Music (3.00)
A study of what music is, with special reference to the relationship between music and listener. For students with little or no formal training in music, this course explores, in a nontechnical way, the elements of music (e.g., rhythm, melody, harmony, texture and form) and discusses the various cultural contexts in which music is found and how these affect the nature of the music and the listener’s perception.
Course ID: 55548
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Attributes: Arts and Humanities (GEP), Arts and Humanities (GFR)
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MUSC 101 - Fundamentals of Music Theory (3.00)
A study of the fundamentals of music theory, including notation, scale construction, intervals, chords, meter, etc., with emphasis on learning and developing music reading skills.
Course ID: 55550
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Attributes: Arts and Humanities (GEP), Arts and Humanities (GFR)
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MUSC 110 - Musicianship Laboratory I (1.00)
This course is designed to develop elementary musical skills for music majors. Topics include sight-singing, notation, and dictation. Note Open to music majors only.
Course ID: 55552
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Prerequisite/Corequisite: Student must be admitted into one of the following Music Milestones: Vocal Performance, Instrumental Performance, Choral Education, Instrumental Education, Composition, Jazz Studies or Technology
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MUSC 111 - Musicianship Laboratory II (1.00)
A continuation of MUSC 110 , this course is designed to develop intermediate musical skills for music majors. Topics include sight-singing, notation, dictation, and transposition.
Course ID: 55553
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must have completed MUSC 110 with a grade of ‘C’ or better.
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MUSC 112 - Music Repertoire (1.00)
This is a class for music majors to explore repertoire for their specific instrument or voice. Class involves regular performance opportunities and discussions about repertoire, techniques and stylistic issues. This course is repeatable for a maximum of 10 credits. Note Permission of the department is required.
Course ID: 55554
Consent: Departmental Consent Required
Components: Lecture
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MUSC 115 - Jazz Improvisation and Theory Workshop I (3.00)
A course to help the student develop jazz improvisational skills in a performance/workshop setting. The course also provides the student with the theoretical underpinnings of jazz. Some of the topics and styles covered: chord scales, blues, bebop, swing, modal improvisation, The New Thing, block chord harmonization, song forms and reharmonization.
Course ID: 55556
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
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MUSC 116 - Jazz Improvisation and Theory Workshop II (3.00)
A continuation of MUSC 115 . A course to help the student develop jazz improvisational skills in a performance/workshop setting. The course also provides the student with the theoretical underpinnings of jazz. Some of the topics and styles covered: chord scales, blues, bebop, swing, modal improvisation, The New Thing, block chord harmonization, song forms, and reharmonization.
Course ID: 55557
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must have completed MUSC 115 with a grade of ‘C’ or better.
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MUSC 125 - Theory I: Basics of Music (3.00)
This course is designed to introduce the fundamentals of music, with intensive consideration of underlying principles of music such as melodic design, tonality, harmonic organization, and elements of formal design. Note Open to music majors only.
Course ID: 55559
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Prerequisite/Corequisite: Student must be admitted into one of the following Music Milestones: Vocal Performance, Instrumental Performance, Choral Education, Instrumental Education, Composition, Jazz Studies or Technology
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MUSC 126 - Theory II: Form and Analysis (3.00)
A continuation of MUSC 125 , this course is designed to introduce the fundamentals of music, with intensive consideration of underlying principles of music such as melodic design, tonality, harmonic organization, and elements of formal design.
Course ID: 55560
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must have completed MUSC 125 with a grade of ‘C’ or better.
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MUSC 161 - Diction: International phonetic alphabet/English/Italian (1.00)
A course designed to introduce singers to pronunciation and use of the languages most often encountered in vocal repertoire, while providing an overview of representative repertoire and its development. Note Open to voice performance majors only.
Course ID: 100310
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Prerequisite/Corequisite: Student must be admitted into the following MUSC Milestone: Vocal Performance
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MUSC 162 - Diction: French (1.00)
A course designed to introduce singers to pronunciation and use of the languages most often encountered in vocal repertoire, while providing an overview of representative repertoire and its development. Note Open to voice performance majors only.
Course ID: 100311
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must have completed MUSC 161 with a grade of ‘C’ or higher.
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MUSC 163 - Diction: German (1.00)
A course designed to introduce singers to pronunciation and use of the languages most often encountered in vocal repertoire, while providing an overview of representative repertoire and its development. Note Open to voice performance majors only.
Course ID: 100277
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must have completed MUSC 161 with a grade of ‘C’ or higher.
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MUSC 170 - Beginning Voice Class (1.00)
Beginning instruction in vocal techniques.
Course ID: 55562
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
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MUSC 171 - Intermediate Voice Class (1.00)
A continuation of MUSC 170 , this course offers intermediate instruction in vocal techniques.
Course ID: 55563
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must have completed MUSC 170 with a grade of ‘C’ or higher.
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MUSC 173 - Introduction to Choral Singing (2.00)
This course offers an introducation to basic sight-singing skills. Students will develop an understanding of how to read choral music and they will learn rudimentary musicianship skills, including melodic notation and its application to the keyboard. Traditional hymns will be used to develop this skill. The skills developed in this course will enhance the opportunity to participate in the UMBC choral ensembles in the music department. to participate in the UMBC choral ensembles in the music department.
Course ID: 55565
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
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MUSC 174 - Beginning Vocal Methods (1.00)
This course provides an inquiry into effective vocal pedagogy for intended music educators when teaching beginning singers. It also provides opportunities for observing beginning voice classes, instruction in appropriate teaching methodologies for this population, and practicum experiences. Note Open to choral music education majors only.
Course ID: 55566
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Prerequisite/Corequisite: Student must be admitted into the following Music Milestone: Choral Education
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MUSC 175 - Intermediate Vocal Methods (1.00)
This course provides an inquiry into effective vocal pedagogy when teaching intermediate singers. Designed for intended music educators, the course provides opportunities for observing intermediate voice classes, instruction in appropriate teaching methodologies for this population, and practicum experiences.
Course ID: 55567
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must have completed MUSC 174 with a grade of ‘C’ or better.
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MUSC 176 - Keyboard Skills I (1.00)
This course is designed to enable students to achieve the level of proficiency in keyboard skills required for the major and to complement their studies in music theory. Topics covered include harmonization, sightreading, technique, and functional keyboard harmony. Note Open to music majors only.
Course ID: 100308
Consent: Department Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Prerequisite/Corequisite: Student must be admitted into one of the following Music Milestones: Vocal Performance, Instrumental Performance, Choral Education, Instrumental Education, Composition, Jazz Studies or Technology
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MUSC 177 - Keyboard Skills II (1.00)
A continuation of MUSC 176 , this course is designed to enable students to achieve the level of proficiency in keyboard skills required for the major and to complement their studies in music theory. Topics covered include harmonization, sightreading, techniques, and functional keyboard harmony.
Course ID: 100309
Consent: Department Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must have completed MUSC 176 with a grade of ‘C’ or better.
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MUSC 178 - Keyboard Skills III (1.00)
A continuation of MUSC 177 , this course is designed to enable students to achieve the level of proficiency in keyboard skills and to complement the student’s studies in music theory. Topics covered include harmonization, sightreading technique, solo performing, transposition, improvisation and functional keyboard harmony. Good knowledge of music theory needed.
Course ID: 55568
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Topics: Level 1, Level 2
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must have completed MUSC 177 with a grade of ‘C’ or better.
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MUSC 179 - Keyboard Skills IV (1.00)
A continuation of MUSC 178 , this course is designed to enable students to achieve the level of proficiency in keyboard skills required for the major and to complement their studies in music theory. topics covered include harmonization, sightreading, technique, solo performing, transposition, improvisation, and functional keyboard harmony. Good knowledge of music theory needed.
Course ID: 100357
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must have completed MUSC 178 with a grade of ‘C’ or better.
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MUSC 182 - String Methods: Violin and Viola (1.00)
This course introduces the methods of teaching basic string techniques. This class is designed specifically to help music education majors build skills and gain understanding for teaching in K-12 contexts. Note Open to instrumental music education majors only.
Course ID: 55572
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must be admitted into the following Music Milestone: Instrumental Education
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MUSC 183 - String Methods: Cello and Bass (1.00)
This course introduces the methods of teaching intermediate string techniques. This class is designed specifically to help music education majors build skills and gain understanding for teaching in K-12 contexts. Note Open to instrumental music education majors only.
Course ID: 55573
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must have completed MUSC 182 with a grade of ‘C’ or higher.
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MUSC 184 - Woodwind Methods: Clarinet & Saxaphone (1.00)
This course introduces the methods of teaching basic and intermediate woodwind techniques. This class is designed specifically to help music education majors build skills and gain understanding for teaching in K-12 contexts. Students enrolled in this course will also need to enroll in the correlating section of PRAC 096 on the first day of class. Note Open to instrumental music education majors only.
Course ID: 55574
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Topics: Clarinet and Saxaphone
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must be admitted into the following Music Milestone: Instrumental Education
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MUSC 185 - Woodwind Methods: Flute and Oboe (1.00)
A continuation of MUSC 184 , this course introduces the methods of teaching basic and intermediate woodwind techniques. This course is designed specifically to help music education majors build skills and gain understanding for teaching in K-12 contexts. Students enrolled in this course will also need to enroll in the correlating section of PRAC 096 on the first day of class. Note Open to instrumental music education majors only.
Course ID: 55575
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Topics: Flute and Oboe
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must have completed MUSC 184 with a grade of ‘C’ or better.
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MUSC 186 - Beginning Brass Methods (1.00)
This course introduces the methods of teaching basic brass techniques. This course is designed specifically to help music education majors build skills and gain understanding for teaching in K-12 contexts. Students enrolled in this course will also need to enroll in the correlating section of PRAC 096 on the first day of class. Note Open to instrumental music education majors only.
Course ID: 55576
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must be admitted into the following Music Milestone: Instrumental Education
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MUSC 187 - Intermediate Brass Methods (1.00)
A continuation of MUSC 186 , this course introduces the methods of teaching intermediate brass techniques. This course is designed specifically to help music education majors build skills and gain understanding for teaching in K-12 contexts. Students enrolled in this course will also need to enroll in the correlating section of PRAC 096 on the first day of class.Instruction in the methods of teaching intermediate brass techniques. Open to music education majors. Note Open to instrumental music education majors only.
Course ID: 55577
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must have completed MUSC 186 with a grade of ‘C’ or better.
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MUSC 188 - Percussion Methods (1.00)
This course introduces the methods of teaching basic percussion techniques. This course is designed specifically to help music education majors build skills and gain understanding for teaching in K-12 contexts. Note Open to instrumental music education majors only.
Course ID: 55578
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must be admitted into the following Music Milestone: Instrumental Education
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MUSC 189 - Guitar Methods (1.00)
This course introduces the methods of teaching basic guitar techniques. This course is designed specifically to help music education majors build skills and gain understanding for teaching in K-12 contexts. Note Open to music education majors only.
Course ID: 55579
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must be admitted to one the following Music Milestone: Choral Music Education or Instrumental Music Education
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MUSC 190 - Private Lessons for Non-Music Majors (2.00 - 3.00)
This is a course for non-music majors to take weekly private music lessons. Instruction is offered in most Western instruments and voice. The lessons direct students toward attaining a competent technique, a diverse performing repetoire, and stylistic interpretive sensitivity. Note This course is repeatable for a maximum of 30 credits.
Course ID: 55581
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Topics: Perf Studies - Voice, Perf Studies - Guitar, Perf Studies - Organ, Perf Studies - Sitar, Perf Studies - Koto, Guitar, Trombone, Upright Bass, Perf Studies - Cello, Perf Studies - Flute, Bassoon, Trumpet, Percussion, Bagpipes, Perf Studies - Trumpet, Perf Studies - Tabla, Flute, French Horn, Perf.Studies:Western Art, Jazz Improvisation, Improv, Perf Studies - Piano, Perf Studies - Bassoon, Perf Studies - Trombone, Perf Studies - Saxophone, Perf Studies-Percussion, Clarinet, Organ, Perf Stds: Voice, Electric Bass, Accordian, Perf Studies - Viola, Perf Studies - Bass, Perf Studies - Harp, Voice, Bass, Tabla, Piano, Perf Studies - Tuba, Perf Studies - Fr Horn, Violin, Saxophone, Harp, Accordion, Harpsichord, Bagpipe, Sax Improv, Recorder, Perf Studies - Violin, Perf Studies - Oboe, Oboe, Instruments And Voice, Perf Studies Piano, Perf Studies - Clarinet, Perf Studies - Accordion, Viola, Cello, Tuba, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Jazz Trumpet, Jazz Vibraphone, Alexander Technique
Attributes: Course Fee = $150.00 per credit
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MUSC 191 - Recital Preparation (1.00)
The course is designed to prepare students for public performance by requiring attendance at weekly music forums and attendance at 10 concerts (at least seven on campus) each semester. This course is repeatable for a maximum of 8 credits.
Course ID: 55582
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
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MUSC 193 - Private Lessons for Music Majors (3.00)
This is a 3-credit course for music majors to take weekly private music lessons. Instruction is offered in most Western instruments and voice. The lessons direct students toward attaining a competent technique, a diverse performing repertoire, and stylistic interpretive sensitivity.This course is repeatable for a maximum of 30 credits. Note Permission of Department is required.
Course ID: 55583
Consent: Departmental Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Topics: Guitar, Trombone, Upright Bass, Bassoon, Trumpet, Percussion, Flute, French Horn, Improv, Clarinet, Organ, Electric Bass, Voice, Tabla, Piano, Violin, Bagpipe, Saxophone, Harp, Sax Improv, Recorder, Oboe, Perf.Studies Musc Majors, Viola, Cello, Classical Guitar, Tuba, Electric Guitar, Harpsichord, Jazz Trumpet, Jazz Vibraphone, Alexander Technique
Attributes: Course Fee = $425.00
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MUSC 194 - Private Lessons for Music Majors (2 credits) (2.00)
This is a 2-credit course for music majors to take weekly private music lessons, restricted to students in the music technology major or those music majors studying a second instrument. Instruction is offered in most Western instruments and voice. The lessons direct students toward attaining a competent technique, a diverse performing repertoire, and stylistic interpretive sensitivity.This course is repeatable for a maximum of 20 credits. Note Permission of Department is required.
Course ID: 55584
Consent: Departmental Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Topics: Guitar, Trombone, Upright Bass, Bassoon, Trumpet, Percussion, Flute, French Horn, Improv, Clarinet, Organ, Electric Bass, Voice, Piano, Violin, Saxophone, Harp, Sax Improv, Oboe, Viola, Cello, Classical Guitar, Tuba, Recorder, Tabla, Electric Guitar, Harpsichord, Jazz Trumpet, Jazz Vibraphone, Alexander Technique
Attributes: Course Fee = $284.00
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MUSC 210 - Musicianship Laboratory III (1.00)
A continuation of MUSC 111 , this course is designed to develop advanced musical skills for music majors. Topics include sight-singing, notation, dictation and transposition.
Course ID: 55590
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must have completed MUSC 111 with a C or better.
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MUSC 211 - Musicianship Laboratory IV (1.00)
A continuation of MUSC 210 , this course is designed to develop advanced musical skills for music majors. Topics include sight-singing, notation, dictation, and transposition.
Course ID: 55591
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must have completed MUSC 210 with a grade of ‘C’ or better
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MUSC 214 - The History of Jazz: Origins-Present (3.00)
This course explores the evolution of jazz from its origins to the present day, focusing in particular on principal genres and representative musicians/ ensembles: blues, ragtime, early New Orleans and Chicago schools, swing, big band, bop, cool jazz, hard bop, avantgarde and “free” jazz, and jazzrock fusion within the context of musical, cultural, social and political developments. For students with little or no formal training in music, this course explores jazz in a non-technical way.
Course ID: 55594
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Attributes: Arts and Humanities (GEP), Arts and Humanities (GFR)
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MUSC 215 - Introduction to Black Music (3.00)
A survey of the form and function of music in African and diasporan cultures. General areas to be explored will be music in ritual and ceremony, as transmitter of history and culture, and as a social and political tool.
Course ID: 50014
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Attributes: Arts and Humanities (GEP), Culture (GEP), Arts and Humanities (GFR), Culture (GFR)
Same as Offered: AFST 245
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MUSC 216 - Introduction to the Musical Cultures of East Asia (3.00)
Introduction to the music of East Asia, with special focus on China, Korea, Japan and Vietnam. The principal musical genres are discussed in the context of related cultural phenomena. The mutual relationship between specific cultural areas are explored in historical perspective.
Course ID: 55595
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Attributes: Arts and Humanities (GFR)
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MUSC 217 - Rock and Related Music: 1950-Present (3.00)
This course explores the evolution of rock ‘n’ roll from its origins to the present day, focusing on soul, folk rock, British rock, psychedelic, heavy metal, disco, punk and rap styles within the context of cultural, social and political developments. For students with little or no formal training in music, this course’s emphasis will be on the styles and evolution of the music, which will be discussed in a non-technical way that centers on music fundamentals -i.e., melody, harmony, texture, rhythm and form.
Course ID: 55597
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Attributes: Arts and Humanities (GEP), Arts and Humanities (GFR)
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MUSC 218 - Recording Techniques (3.00)
This course takes the student through the basics of acoustics and psycho-acoustics, microphone design and placement techniques, consoles, and stereo recording principles. Students will also conduct hands-on recording sessions of various different musical instruments, ensembles, and genres. Note Open to music technology majors only.
Course ID: 55598
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must have been accepted in the following Music Milestone: Music Technology
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MUSC 219 - Introduction to Digital Audio Workstations (3.00)
A continuation of MUSC 218 , this course introduces students to the use of digital audio work stations for music production. Recording, editing, and mixing techniques will be explored, and students will work with various musical ensembles.
Course ID: 55599
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must have completed MUSC 218 with a grade of ‘C’ or better.
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MUSC 221 - Jazz Theory and Aural Skills (3.00)
This course introduces the following jazz theory topics: jazz harmony and materials, basic musical forms, composition, techniques of harmonization and reharmonization, and substitution,. Students will also develop their aural recognition of basic jazz materials throughout the course, including modes of the major and melodic minor scale, chords including extensions and alterations, and pentatonic, diminished, and whole tone scales. Basic musical forms are learned through composition projects.
Course ID: 55601
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must have completed MUSC 126 with a ‘C’ or better.
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MUSC 222 - Jazz Arranging (3.00)
This course covers the techniques of scoring and arranging jazz music, including orchestration, transposition, melodic and rhythmic embellishment, and techniques of harmonization essential to jazz arranging. Harmonic techniques covered include tonicization through dominant and diminished sevenths, chromatic and diatonic planning, and the linear approach. Composition projects progress to five-part writing, culminating in arranging for nonet.Course covers the techniques of scoring and arranging jazz music, including orchestration, transposition, melodic and rhythmic embellishment and techniques of harmonization essential to jazz arranging. Techniques covered include tonicization through dominant and diminished sevenths, chromatic and diatonic planing and the linear approach. Composition projects progress to five-part writing, culminating in arranging for nonet.
Course ID: 55602
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must have completed MUSC 221 with a grade of ‘C’ or better.
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MUSC 223 - Jazz Composition (3.00)
This course covers the techniques and materials of jazz composition through the study of its masters. The course progresses from basic lead sheet composition, through extended forms to ensemble writing. Composers studied include Thelonious Monk, Bill Evans, Kenny Wheeler, Bud Powell, Wayne Shorter, and Clare Fischer. The course culminates in performance and recording of compositions.
Course ID: 55603
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must have completed MUSC 221 with a grade of ‘C’ or better.
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MUSC 224 - Instrumentation (3.00)
This course provides an introduction to arranging and composing for specific instruments and instrumental ensembles. Basics of transposition and standard instrumentations are covered, as well as issues of idiomatic voicing and other timbral and textural considerations when arranging for traditional and nontraditional instrumental ensembles.
Course ID: 55604
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must have completed MUSC 125 with a grade of ‘C’ or better.
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MUSC 225 - Theory III: Counterpoint (3.00)
A continuation of MUSC 126 , this course covers the study and application of the various technical aspects of music writing/composition as expressed through tonal and expanded harmonic idioms, contrapuntal procedures, and various formal constructions.
Course ID: 55605
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must have completed MUSC 126 with a ‘C’ or better.
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MUSC 226 - Theory IV: Music Writing (3.00)
A continuation of MUSC 225 , this course offers an analytical study of musical styles and structure, with emphasis on chromatic harmony and 19th-century technique. The course is designed to develop the student’s analytical abilities by examining scores. Some of the topics covered include rhythmic, textural and thematic analysis, and the expansion of the orchestra.
Course ID: 55606
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must have completed MUSC 225 with a grade of ‘C’ or higher.
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MUSC 227 - Theory V: Post-Tonal Analysis (3.00)
An analytical study post-tonal musical styles and techniques. Some of the topics covered include pantonality, serial technique, intermedia forms and chance music.
Course ID: 55607
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must have completed MUSC 222 or MUSC 223 or MUSC 226 with a grade of ‘C’ or higher
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MUSC 230 - Musics of the World (3.00)
A survey of selected musical cultures of the world, with emphasis on the musical forms, instruments, tonal material, the role of music in society and its relationship to other arts.
Course ID: 55608
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Attributes: Arts and Humanities (GEP), Culture (GEP), Arts and Humanities (GFR), Culture (GFR)
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MUSC 252 - Music in Wartime (3.00)
This course explores the emotional, practical, and political uses of music during specific times of violent conflict worldwide. Topics may include the Bosnian War, the American Civil War, WWII, the Vietnam War, the recent wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the Dutch colonization of Bali, and South African apartheid. Students will examine how soldiers, prisoners, civilians, and nations used music during these times for such disparate purposes as entertainment, propaganda, protest, torture, grieving, and community healing.
Course ID: 102335
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Attributes: Arts and Humanities (GEP), Arts and Humanities (GFR), Culture (GEP), Culture (GFR)
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MUSC 261 - Teaching Choral Singing (3.00)
Teaching Choral Singing provides an introduction to choral pedagogy for music educators. Fundamentals of vocal technique are combined with methodologies for teaching beginning and intermediate choruses how to read choral music and how to create a good choral sound. Class involves opportunities for teacher observation and practicum experiences.
Course ID: 55611
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must have completed MUSC 175 with a grade of ‘C’ or better
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MUSC 300 - Performance Studies Workshop (1.00 - 3.00)
Designed for students with performance abilities in various areas of music. Topics will vary to include opera, musical theatre, mixed-media, etc. Note Students need the consent of the Instructor.
Course ID: 55614
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Topics: Baltimore Voiceworks, Chinese/Korean Workshop, Perf Stds Wksp: Piano, Wksp: Opera Workshop, Turkish Music Workshop, Voc/Instr Chamber Music, Opera Workshop, Perf Stds Wksp:Turkish, Perf Studies Workshop, Perf Stds Wksp: Opera, Chinese/Korean Wkshp, Vocal Performance Wkshop, Balto Voiceworks, Solo Voc Lit Survey
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MUSC 301 - UMBC Chamber Players (2.00)
The UMBC Chamber Players is a small, select ensemble of instrumentalists and singers coming from all academic areas. A diverse program of chamber music from all historical periods is performed on and off campus throughout the year. This course is repeatable for a maximum of 20 credits. An audition with the ensemble director is required. MUSC 301 cannot be taken concurrently with MUSC 358 . Recommended Preparation MUSC 190 or MUSC 193 or MUSC 194 or prior experience playing in an ensemble Note Permission of Department is required.
Course ID: 55615
Consent: Departmental Consent Required
Components: Lecture
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MUSC 303 - UMBC Camerata–Chamber Choir (2.00)
The UMBC Camerata is a small, select ensemble of singers coming from all academic areas. A diverse program of vocal literature is performed throughout the year including madrigals and works for small choruses. This course is repeatable for a maximum of 20 credits. An audition with the ensemble director is required. MUSC 303 cannot be taken concurrently with MUSC 358 Recommended Preparation MUSC 190 or MUSC 193 of MUSC 194 or prior experience singing in an ensemble Note Permission of Department is required
Course ID: 55617
Consent: Departmental Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Course Equivalents: MUSC 303H
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MUSC 303H - UMBC Camerata–Chamber Choir (3.00)
The UMBC Camerata is a small, select ensemble of singers coming from all academic areas. A diverse program of vocal literature is performed throughout the year including madrigals and works for small choruses. An audition with the ensemble director is required. MUSC 303H cannot be taken concurrently with MUSC 358 . Recommended Preparation MUSC 190 or MUSC 193 or MUSC 194 or prior experience in an ensemble. Note Permission of department is required.
Course ID: 101966
Consent: Departmental Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Course Equivalents: MUSC 303
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MUSC 304 - UMBC Jubilee Singers (2.00)
This class affords students instruction in sacred music, predominantly from the African- American heritage. The course will provide an introduction to and study of a variety of musical styles, including spirituals, hymns and anthems. Vocal technique is also part of the class structure. The course is repeatable for 20 credits. An audition with the ensemble director is required MUSC 304 cannot be taken concurrently with MUSC 358 Recommended Preparation MUSC 170 or MUSC 171 or prior experience singing in an ensemble. Note Permission of department is required.
Course ID: 55618
Consent: Departmental Consent Required
Components: Lecture
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MUSC 305 - UMBC Symphony Orchestra (2.00)
The UMBC Symphony is a full-size symphonic ensemble consisting of students, faculty and community members. The orchestra meets once a week in the evening and performs regularly in public throughout the year. This course is repeatable for a maximum of 20 credits. An audition with the ensemble director is required. MUSC 305 cannot be taken concurrently withMUSC 358 . Recommended Preparation MUSC 190 orMUSC 193 or MUSC 194 or prior experience playing in an ensemble. Note Permission of the department is required.
Course ID: 55619
Consent: Departmental Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Same as Offered: MUSC 305H
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MUSC 305H - UMBC Symphony Orchestra (3.00)
The UMBC Symphony is a full-size symphonic ensemble consisting of students, faculty and a few community members. The orchestra meets once a week in the evening and performs regularly in public throughout the year. An audition with the ensemble director is required. This course is repeatable for a maximum of 20 credits. MUSC 305H cannot be taken concurrently with MUSC 358 . Recommended Preparation MUSC 190 or MUSC 193 or MUSC 194 or prior experience playing in an ensemble. Note Permission of the department is required.
Course ID: 101967
Consent: Departmental Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Same as Offered: MUSC 305
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MUSC 306 - Improvisation Ensemble (2.00)
The study of recent improvisation practices from graphic scores, to group composition, to coexisting hybrid strategies to free improvisation to intuitive music. Attention also will be given to experimental jazz as a model for further improvisational exploration. Students in the class will be strongly encouraged to develop their own musical voices and invent new ways to improvise. This course is a laboratory for the exploration of the individual musical soul. This course is repeatable for credit. for a maximum of 20 credits. An audition with the ensemble director is required. MUSC 306 cannot be taken concurrently with MUSC 358 . Recommended Preparation MUSC 190 or MUSC 193 orMUSC 194 or prior experience playing in an ensemble. Note Permission of the department is required.
Course ID: 55620
Consent: Departmental Consent Required
Components: Lecture
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MUSC 307 - Small Ensemble (2.00)
This course introduces students to the literature composed for small ensembles. Students will perform with their small ensemble at the end of the semester. This course is repeatable for a maximum of 20 credits. An audition with the ensemble director is required. MUSC 307 cannot be taken concurrently with MUSC 358 . Recommended Preparation MUSC 190 or MUSC 193 or MUSC 194 or prior experience playing in an ensemble. Note Permission of department is required.
Course ID: 55621
Consent: Departmental Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Topics: Sm Ensmb - Guitar, Turkish Ensemble, Guitar, Sm Ensemble - Guitar, Sm Ensemble - Accomp, Small Ensemble:Chin/Kor, Small Ensemble: Jazz, Percussion, African Drumming, Chamber, Jazz Big Band, Small Ensemble, Sm Ensemble-Chin/Kor Ens, Sm Ens:Jazz Guitar, Flute Ensemble, Small Ensemble:Turkish, Sm Ensemble:Chamber Musc, Small Ensemble:Jazz, Sm Ens:Jazz Guitar/Accom, Flute, Pep Band, Jazz Workshop, Sm Ensbl: Turkish Ens, Gospel Choir, African/World Drumming, Collaborative Piano, Sm Ensmb - Jazz, Sm Ens Jazz Guitar & Acc, Small Ensemble-Chmbr Mus, Jazz Improv, Jazz Guitar Quartet, Sm Ensmbl - Accomp, Collegium, Small Ensemble - Flute, Chinese Music Ensemble, Saxophone, Sm Ensmbl - Chin/Kor, Sm Ensmbl - Flute, Sm Ensemble:Accompanying, Small Ensemble:Flute, Sm Ensemble:Turkish Ens, Chinese/Korean, Sax Quartet, Vocal Arts Ensemble, Sm Ensemble - Jazz, Small Ensemble:Guitar, Jazz Combo, Small Ensemble - Guitar, Small Ensemble:Saxophone, Opera Workshop, Brass Lab, Trombone Ensemble, Guitar Reading Ensemble
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MUSC 308 - UMBC Wind Ensemble (2.00)
The UMBC Wind Ensemble is an instrumental ensemble consisting of students, faculty and community members. The group meets once a week in the evening. A diverse program of wind ensemble literature is performed through the year. This course is repeatable for a maximum of 20 credits. An audition with the ensemble director is required. MUSC 307 cannot be taken concurrently with MUSC 358 . Recommended Preparation MUSC 190 or MUSC 193 or MUSC 194 or prior experience playing in an ensemble. Note Permission of department is required.
Course ID: 55623
Consent: Departmental Consent Required
Components: Lecture
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MUSC 309 - UMBC New Music Ensemble (2.00)
The repertory of the UMBC New Music Ensemble centers around the latest developments in the sonic art. The ensemble explores, performs, and studies new concepts in notation, extended performing techniques, group improvisation and group composition. This course is repeatable for a maximum of 20 credits. An audition with the ensemble director is required. MUSC 309 cannot be taken concurrently with MUSC 358 . Recommended Preparation MUSC 190 or MUSC 193 or MUSC 194 or prior experience playing in an ensemble. Note Permission of department is required.
Course ID: 55624
Consent: Departmental Consent Required
Components: Lecture
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MUSC 310 - Beginning Gamelan (2.00)
This course offers an introduction to the repertory of the gamelan, a traditional ceremonial ensemble of Indonesia. This course is repeatable for a maximum of 4 credits. MUSC 310 cannot be taken concurrently with MUSC 358 .
Course ID: 55625
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Topics: Gamelan: Javanese, Gamelan: Balinese, Gamelan: Bali, Gamelan Angklung, Gamelan: Bali/Java, Gamelan Semir Pegulingan, Gamelan Angklung Bali, Gamelan, Javanese, Beginning Gamelan, Gamelan: Java, Gamelan Semar Pegulingan
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MUSC 311 - Free Composition (3.00)
This course is an introduction to music composition. Students are encouraged to develop music in their own styles while exploring a variety of compositional techniques. Students study the works of a variety of composers throughout the semester and hear readings of their compositions by the faculty ensemble Ruckus. Recommended Preparation MUSC 224
Course ID: 55626
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must have been accepted into the following Music Milestone: Composition or must have completed MUSC 125 with a grade of ‘C’ or higher.
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MUSC 312 - Composition (3.00)
A continuation of MUSC 311 , this course offers advanced studies in musical composition.
Course ID: 55627
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must have completed MUSC 311 with a grade of ‘C’ or higher.
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MUSC 313 - Advanced Gamelan (2.00)
An advanced performance course designed to develop students’ knowledge of the music and performance techniques of the gamelan, a traditional ceremonial ensemble from Indonesia. Ensemble performs regularly. This course is repeatable for a maximum of 20 credits. An audition with the ensemble director is required. MUSC 313 cannot be taken concurrently with MUSC 358 . Recommended Preparation MUSC 310 or prior experience playing in an ensemble. Note Permission of department is required.
Course ID: 55628
Consent: Departmental Consent Required
Components: Lecture
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MUSC 318 - Digital Audio Processing (3.00)
A continuation of MUSC 219 , this course will guide students in exploring advanced applications of audio plug-ins for mixing and mastering through work on various projects..
Course ID: 55633
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Topics: Recording Practicum I
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must have completed MUSC 219 with a grade of ‘C’ or better.
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MUSC 319 - Advanced Topics in Music Technology (3.00)
An exploration of advanced topics in music technology. The subject matter varies from semester to semester but may include surround recording techniques, sound design, audio electronics, sound for video, and multimedia.
Course ID: 55634
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Topics: Recording Practicum II
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must have completed MUSC 318 with a grade of ‘C’ or higher.
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MUSC 320 - UMBC Jazz Ensemble (2.00)
This course introduces students to literature composed for jazz ensemble. Students will perform with the UMBC Jazz Ensemble at the end of the semester. This course is repeatable for a maximum of 20 credits. An audition with the ensemble director is required. MUSC 320 cannot be taken concurrently with MUSC 358 . Recommended Preparation MUSC 190 or MUSC 193 or MUSC 194 or prior experience playing in an ensemble. Note Permission of the department is required.
Course ID: 55635
Consent: Departmental Consent Required
Components: Lecture
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MUSC 321 - Music History I (3.00)
This course offers an analytic study of Western music history and literature from Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque periods, with an emphasis on styles, genres and significant composers.
Course ID: 55636
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Attributes: Arts and Humanities (GEP), Arts and Humanities (GFR)
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must have completed MUSC 126 with a ‘C’ or better.
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MUSC 322 - Music History II (3.00)
A continuation of MUSC 321 , this course offers an analytic study of Western music history and literature from the Classic and Romantic eras and the early 20th century, with an emphasis on styles, genres and significant composers.An analytic study of Western music history and literature from the Classic and Romantic eras and the early 20th century, with an emphasis on styles, genres and significant composers.
Course ID: 55637
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Attributes: Arts and Humanities (GEP), Writing Intensive (GEP), Arts and Humanities (GFR)
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must have completed MUSC 321 and ENGL 100 or equivalent with a C or better.
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MUSC 323 - Career Development for Musicians (3.00)
This practicum class examines the components of creating a successful career in the music field. Beginning by exploring traditional careers as well as the many creative, entrepreneurial paths musicians have taken, areas to be studied include self-presentation (writing and speaking), the components of a successful press package, websites, recorded material, and resumes. Financial support options and research methods, legal issues, and contracts will also be discussed.
Course ID: 55638
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must have completed MUSC 126 with a ‘C’ or better.
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MUSC 324 - Small Ensemble Jazz Group (2.00)
The course introduces students to the literature composed for small jazz ensemble groups. Student will perform with their small jazz ensemble group at the end of the semester. This course is repeatable for a maximum of 20 credits. An audition with the ensemble director is required. MUSC 324 cannot be taken concurrently with MUSC 358 . Note: Permission of department is required. Recommended Preparation MUSC 190 or MUSC 193 or MUSC 194 or prior experience playing in an ensemble. Note Permission of department is required.
Course ID: 55639
Consent: Departmental Consent Required
Components: Lecture
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MUSC 333 - Race and Jazz (3.00)
The music known as jazz has been celebrated throughout the world. This course will examine the music itself as well as the role that race has played throughout jazz history. We will examine the music from a historical perspective through the study of the music and lives of its creators and practitioners. Students will learn to make aesthetic judgments, identify various jazz styles and discuss their relevance to their time and to the present.
Recommended Preparation MUSC 100 or MUSC 214
Course ID: 102207
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Attributes: Arts and Humanities (GEP), Arts and Humanities (GFR)
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MUSC 336 - The Beatles: Career, Music, Culture, Innovation, Impact (3.00)
This course offers an exploration of the music and career of the Beatles with respect to innovation in pop music and its impact on Western culture. For students with little or no musical training in music, the Beatles’ music will be discussed in a nontechnical way that centers on music fundamentals - e.g., melody, harmony, texture, rhythm, form and instrumentation. The course also positions the Beatles’ music and influence within the context of cultural, social, and political developments. Recommended Preparation MUSC 100 or MUSC 101
Course ID: 55645
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Attributes: Arts and Humanities (GEP), Arts and Humanities (GFR)
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MUSC 339 - Black American Music (3.00)
An in-depth study of the development of the music of blacks in the United States from early colonial period to the present. Particular attention will be devoted to slave songs, the evolution of the blues and jazz, and the Africanisms evident in these idioms. Recommended Preparation AFST 245 or MUSC 215
Course ID: 50028
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Attributes: Arts and Humanities (GEP), Arts and Humanities (GFR)
Same as Offered: AFST 345
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MUSC 358 - Music in Performance (3.00)
This course is designed for students who have been active musicians in high school. This course couples rehearsal and performance with the study of the compositions and styles being performed, and related issues of music performance. Each week, students rehearse with their preferred ensemble, and meet for a one-hour discussion that involves all students in the course. An audition with the ensemble director is required. MUSC 358 cannot be taken concurrently with MUSC 301 , MUSC 302 , MUSC 303 , MUSC 304 , MUSC 305 , MUSC 306 , MUSC 307 , MUSC 308 , MUSC 309 , MUSC 310 , MUSC 313 , MUSC 320 and MUSC 324 . Recommended Preparation MUSC 190 or MUSC 193 or MUSC 194 or prior experience playing in an ensemble. Note Permission of the department is required.
Course ID: 55651
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Laboratory, Lecture
Topics: UMBC Wind Ensemble, UMBC New Music Ensemble, UMBC Jubilee Singers, UMBC Community Symphony, UMBC Camerata, Sm Ensmb - Guitar, Turkish Ensemble, Guitar, Sm Ensemble - Guitar, Sm Ensemble - Accomp, Small Ensemble:Chin/Kor, Small Ensemble: Jazz, Percussion, African Drumming, Chamber, Jazz Big Band, Small Ensemble, Sm Ensemble-Chin/Kor Ens, Sm Ens:Jazz Guitar, Flute Ensemble, Small Ensemble:Turkish, Sm Ensemble:Chamber Musc, Small Ensemble:Jazz, Sm Ens:Jazz Guitar/Accom, Flute, Pep Band, Jazz Workshop, Sm Ensbl: Turkish Ens, Gospel Choir, African/World Drumming, Collaborative Piano, Sm Ensmb - Jazz, Sm Ens Jazz Guitar & Acc, Small Ensemble-Chmbr Mus, Jazz Improv, Jazz Guitar Quartet, Sm Ensmbl - Accomp, Collegium, Small Ensemble - Flute, Chinese Music Ensemble, Saxophone, Sm Ensmbl - Chin/Kor, Sm Ensmbl - Flute, Sm Ensemble:Accompanying, Small Ensemble:Flute, Sm Ensemble:Turkish Ens, Chinese/Korean, Sax Quartet, Vocal Arts Ensemble, Sm Ensemble - Jazz, Small Ensemble:Guitar, Jazz Combo, Small Ensemble - Guitar, Small Ensemble: Saxophone, Chamber Players, Opera Workshop, Percussion Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble
Attributes: Arts and Humanities (GEP), Writing Intensive (GEP), Arts and Humanities (GFR)
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must have completed ENGL 100 or equivalent with a ‘C’ or better.
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MUSC 360 - Seminar in K-12 Choral Methods (3.00)
Seminar involves a survey of methods and repertoire for K-12 choral education. Class involves ready, performance, discussion and analysis, as well as practicum experiences in the the schools. Those enrolled in this course must have been accepted by the Education Department to enter Phase I of Student Teaching (20 days internship in assigned school), which must be completed concurrently with this course.
Course ID: 55652
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must have completed MUSC 261 and MUSC 385 with a grade of ‘C’ or better.
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MUSC 361 - Seminar in K-12 Instrumental Methods (3.00)
The seminar course involves a survey of methods and repertoire for K-12 instrumental education. Class activities include reading, performance, discussion and analysis, as well as practicum experiences in the schools. Those enrolled in this course must have been accepted by the Education Department to enter Phase 1 of Student teaching (20 days internship in assigned school), which must be completed concurrently with this course. Recommended Preparation MUSC 182 , MUSC 183 , MUSC 184 , MUSC 185 , MUSC 186 , MUSC 187 , MUSC 188 , MUSC 189
Course ID: 55653
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must have completed MUSC 385 with a grade of ‘C’ or better.
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MUSC 362 - Arts in Education (3.00)
For advanced music majors, the course offers an introduction to theories of aesthetic education as they relate to all the arts and an in-depth exploration of those theories as they relate to music. Within the context of this practicum based course, students will learn to teach general music in an experiential manner to prepare both K-12 students and adult audience members for a deeper appreciation of the performance of music. Topics include writing effective lesson plans and planning and presenting interactive concerts as teaching artists. The course requires regular observations and presentations at a local elementary school.
Course ID: 55654
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must have completed four semesters of MUSC 193 or MUSC 194 with a grade of ‘C’ or better.
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MUSC 380 - Introduction to Conducting (3.00)
Introductory course to the art of conducting. Students will learn fundamental principles of conducting and develop technical skills, including basic baton techniques, score reading and analytical skills that are essential for a conductor of any medium.
Course ID: 55658
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must have completed MUSC 211 with a grade of ‘C’ or better.
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