CULTURAL & HISTORICAL STUDIES 2:1

Course Code

MU 2046

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Dr P Mealor

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

2 two-hour lecture and 2 two-hour tutorials per week.

Assessment

1st Attempt: Examination (75%) and oral presentation (25%).

Resit: Examination (100%).