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Spring 2008 Class Schedule

Updated: June 12, 2008

Music Fndmntals, History & Lit (MUFHL)


MUFHL 305    Music Appreciation    3 Units

Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGWR 100 or ESLW 320.
General Education: AA/AS Area C.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course is an introduction to classical music styles and composers. It includes a study of the basic elements of music (melody, harmony, form, etc.), musical instruments, a historical survey of classical music and some techniques for listening and enjoying music. No previous musical experience is required.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 19-May 21
MW           09:00AM-10:20AM   LEC   K.Poe                SCC MAIN AUD 27      19708
TTh          09:00AM-10:20AM   LEC   K.Poe                SCC MAIN AUD 27      22065
On-Campus

TBA          TBA               LEC   J.Dupertuis          SCC MAIN Online     22066
Online Class. Students must attend the orientation session on Saturday, January 26, 2008, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm in Room AUD 27.

TBA          TBA               LEC   J.Dupertuis          SCC MAIN Online     20911
Online Class. Students must attend the orientation session on Saturday, January 26, 2008, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm in Room AUD 27.

TBA          TBA               LEC   K.Poe                SCC MAIN Online     21343
Online Class. Students must attend the orientation session on Saturday, January 26, 2008, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm in Room AUD 27.


MUFHL 309    Introduction to American Popular Music    3 Units

Prerequisite: None
Advisory: Eligibility for ENGWR 100 or ESLW 320.
General Education: AA/AS Area C.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course introduces students to the history of popular music in America and the diversity of current styles including classic rock, hard rock, country, jazz, Rhythm and Blues, blues, Latin, rap, reggae, alternative, folk, techno, and others. The emphasis of the course is on listening to music. The course also explores the relationship of popular music to society and other media art forms such as music videos and film.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 19-May 21
MW           10:30AM-11:50AM   LEC   K.Poe                SCC MAIN AUD 27      19710
TTh          10:30AM-11:50AM   LEC   K.Shiflet            SCC MAIN AUD 27      22067
On-Campus

MW           04:00PM-05:20PM   LEC   R.Wrenn              Davis Cntr Davis 104 23764
Off-Campus - Davis Center, 1909 Galileo Court, Davis.


MUFHL 311    Survey of Music History and Literature    3 Units

Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGWR 100 or ESLW 320.
General Education: AA/AS Area C
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course is a historical survey of Western classical music from the 18th Century Enlightenment through modern times. Students use listening exercises and readings to study the development of classical music in historical and cultural contexts. Students study the aesthetic principles and values from various eras to develop their own musical and artistic judgments. The course meets the requirement for music majors.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 19-May 21
MW           12:00PM-01:20PM   LEC   R.Knable             SCC MAIN AUD 34      24506
On-Campus


MUFHL 315    Jazz History    3 Units

Prerequisite: None
Advisory: Eligibility for ENGWR 100 or ESLW 320.
General Education: AA/AS Area C.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course introduces students to the rich history of jazz and related styles including blues, Dixieland big band, bebop, cool jazz, jazz-rock fusion, avant-garde, popular jazz, and many others. The emphasis of the course is on listening to music. The course also explores past and current trends in the relationship of jazz to popular styles such as Rhythm and Blues, hip-hop, alternative, and others. Current and historical cultural influences from African-, European-.and Latin-American sources and their effect on jazz styles are identified and compared.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 19-May 21
TBA          TBA               LEC   A.Garner             SCC MAIN Online     19709
Online Class. Students must attend the orientation on Saturday, January 19, 2008, 10:00 am - 12:00 noon in Room AUD 27.

TBA          TBA               LEC   A.Garner             SCC MAIN Online     21344
Online Class. Students must attend the orientation on Saturday, January 19, 2008,10:00 am - 12:00 noon in Room AUD 27.


MUFHL 320    Exploring Music    3 Units

Prerequisite: None
Advisory: Eligibility for ENGWR 100 or ESLW 320.
General Education: AA/AS Area C.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course is an introduction to the basics of music, including rhythmic and pitch reading, writing and playing scales and chords, and a look at small song forms. Through analytical and creative assignments, students will also examine historical and cultural perspectives to gain an aesthetic appreciation of this art form. It is recommended as a general humanities class to those majoring in audio-engineering and to those music majors who have not had sufficient preparation for MUFHL 400. It is also recommended for those interested in teaching children and students registered in beginning instrumental and vocal classes.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 19-May 21
TTh          10:30AM-11:50AM   LEC   R.Clinger            SCC MAIN AUD 34      22345
TTh          01:00PM-02:20PM   LEC   N.Lower              SCC MAIN AUD 34      22346
MW           09:00AM-10:20AM   LEC   N.Kelley             SCC MAIN AUD 34      24510
On-Campus


MUFHL 330    World Music    3 Units

Prerequisite: ENGWR 50 with a grade of "C" or better; or placement through the assessment process.
General Education: AA/AS Areas C, F
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course is an introduction to traditional folk, dance, devotional, and popular music from around the world. The emphasis of the course is on listening to music. Music of Africa, Asia and Pacific, Caribbean, Latin and North America, Europe, India, and the Middle East will be compared. Concepts of ethnicity, ethnocentrism, racism, ageism, class differences, and gender issues will be addressed. Occasional live performances by guest artists will be presented in class.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 19-May 21
TTh          01:00PM-02:20PM   LEC   K.Shiflet            SCC MAIN AUD 27      22068
On-Campus

TBA          TBA               LEC   K.Shiflet            SCC MAIN Online     22348
Online Class. Students must attend the orientation session on Saturday, January 19, 2008, 9:00 am - 10:00 am in Room AUD 27.


MUFHL 400    Music Theory    4 Units

Prerequisite: None
Advisory: Students should have some ability to play a musical instrument and read music. Concurrent enrollment in MUIVI 345 is recommended if the student has had no piano study.
General Education: AA/AS Area C
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 72 hours LEC ; 18 hours LAB
Description: This course is an introduction to music theory and its applications to classical and commercial music. Students will develop skills in musical analysis, keyboard harmony, dictation, and sight-singing. Short creative assignments will also be included.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 19-May 21
MTWTh        09:00AM-09:50AM   LEC   R.Knable             SCC MAIN AUD 21      20085
MTWTh        09:50AM-10:05AM   LAB   R.Knable             SCC MAIN AUD 21      
On-Campus

MW           05:30PM-07:35PM   LEC   M.Goldsmith          SCC MAIN AUD 34      20087
MW           07:45PM-08:15PM   LAB   M.Goldsmith          SCC MAIN AUD 34      
On-Campus


MUFHL 401    Music Theory    4 Units

Prerequisite: MUFHL 400 with a grade of "C" or better.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 72 hours LEC ; 18 hours LAB
Description: This course is a study of intermediate level harmony (triads, seventh chords, secondary dominants, and modulation), part writing, and small forms in classical and commercial music. It includes the continued development of keyboard, dictation, and sight-singing skills. Short composition assignments are also included.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 19-May 21
MTWTh        10:30AM-11:20AM   LEC   R.Knable             SCC MAIN AUD 21      20089
MTWTh        11:20AM-11:35AM   LAB   R.Knable             SCC MAIN AUD 21      
On-Campus

MW           05:30PM-07:35PM   LEC   M.Goldsmith          SCC MAIN AUD 34      20091
MW           07:45PM-08:15PM   LAB   M.Goldsmith          SCC MAIN AUD 34      
On-Campus


MUFHL 410    Advanced Music Theory    4 Units

Prerequisite: MUFHL 401 with a grade of "C" or better.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 72 hours LEC ; 18 hours LAB
Description: This course is a study of advanced level, chromatic harmony (secondary dominants and leading tone sevenths, borrowed, Neapolitan, and augmented 6th chords), and small instrumental and vocal forms in classical and commercial styles. It includes the continued development of keyboard, dictation, and sight-singing skills. Short composition assignments are also included.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 19-May 21
MTWTh        10:30AM-11:20AM   LEC   R.Knable             SCC MAIN AUD 21      20093
MTWTh        11:20AM-11:35AM   LAB   R.Knable             SCC MAIN AUD 21      
On-Campus

MW           05:30PM-07:35PM   LEC   M.Goldsmith          SCC MAIN AUD 34      20095
MW           07:45PM-08:15PM   LAB   M.Goldsmith          SCC MAIN AUD 34      
On-Campus


MUFHL 411    Advanced Music Theory    4 Units

Prerequisite: MUFHL 410 with a grade of "C" or better.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 72 hours LEC ; 18 hours LAB
Description: This course is a study of more advanced chromatic harmony, extended harmonic structures, and modern techniques such as quartal harmony and synthetic scales. It includes the continued development of keyboard, dictation, and sight-singing skills. Short composition assignments are also included.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 19-May 21
MTWTh        10:30AM-11:20AM   LEC   R.Knable             SCC MAIN AUD 21      20097
MTWTh        11:20AM-11:35AM   LAB   R.Knable             SCC MAIN AUD 21      
On-Campus

MW           05:30PM-07:35PM   LEC   M.Goldsmith          SCC MAIN AUD 34      20099
MW           07:45PM-08:15PM   LAB   M.Goldsmith          SCC MAIN AUD 34      
On-Campus


MUFHL 482    Survey of Music History and Literature - Honors    3 Units

Prerequisite: Admission to the Honors Program, which includes a 3.0 GPA, eligibility for ENGWR 300, or upon application and letters of recommendation.
General Education: AA/AS Area C
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course is a survey of Western classical music from the time of 18th century Enlightenment to present day. Students use listening exercises, source readings and group projects to study the development of classical music in historical and cultural contexts. Students study the aesthetic principles and values from various eras to develop their own musical and artistic judgments. It meets the requirement for music majors. This honors section leads the student through an intensive and scholarly approach to the subject matter in a seminar environment and uses an intensive instructional methodology designed to challenge motivated students.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 19-May 21
MW           12:00PM-01:20PM   LEC   R.Knable             SCC MAIN AUD 34      24507
On-Campus

Spring 2008 Class Schedule

Updated: June 12, 2008

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