CULTURAL & HISTORICAL STUDIES 2:1
- Course Code
- CR 2046
- Credit Points
- 15
- Course Coordinator
- Dr D J Smith
Pre-requisites
None.
Overview
The Music in the Eighteenth Century course presents a history of major composers of the Baroque and Classical periods of music. Works by J S Bach, Handel, Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven will be studied. Development of musical style against the changing pattern of society in the Age of Enlightenment and patronage will be considered. The ability to recognise and discuss musical extracts will be developed.
Structure
1 one-hour lecture and 1 one-hour tutorial per week.
Assessment
Examination (40%) and in-course assessment (60%).