MUSI 1A
Music Appreciation: Music in Western Cultures
Course Description
Introduction to the discipline of music; methods of understanding music available in modern culture; listening techniques; use of fundamental concepts including form, style, musical media, and textures; acquaintance with and comparison of musical examples from various eras and cultures; roles of music in society.
Class Details
| CRN | Course | Section | Days | Times | Instructor | Loc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01333 | MUSI 1A | 02Z | ······· | TBA-TBA | Grace Lai | ONLINE |
Class Dates: This class runs from 2025-04-07 to 2025-06-27.
Footnote:
MUSI-001A-02Z: Fully ONLINE. This is an online class that does not have scheduled meetings. Students can log in anytime to do the required weekly course work. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382. The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning
Class Materials
| Textbook/Material | Type | Required | Purchase | Rent | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New | Used | New | Used | |||
| Music (RRMCG) (13th Edition) Kamien © 2022 ISBN: 9781260719345 | Textbook | Required | $280.00 | $210.00 | $70.00 | $70.00 |
| Music: An Appreciation (13th Edition) Kamien ISBN: 9781260868104 | E-Book | Required | $98.75 | |||
| Music: An Appreciation (13th Edition) Kamien ISBN: 9781260868104 | E-Book (180 days) | Required | $65.00 | |||
| Music: An Appreciation (13th Edition) Kamien ISBN: 9781260868104 | E-Book (360 days) | Required | $82.50 | |||
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Course Details
- Units
- 4 Units
- Hours
- Weekly Lecture Hours: 4
- Weekly Lab Hours: 0
- Program Status
- Program Applicable
- Credit
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Grading Method
- Letter Grading
General Course Statement
- General Statement
- See general education pages for the requirements this course meets.
Requisite and Advisory
- Advisory
- ESL 272. and ESL 273., or ESL 472. and ESL 473., or eligibility for EWRT 1A or EWRT 1AH or ESL 5.