MUS 215: Women, Music, and Culture

Goal: To challenge students to engage actively and to think critically about women’s roles and the power of perspective in historical narrative. Students will learn how to listen and analyze a number of musical styles and genres, as well as consider issues such as gender and control in music and how women are perceived cross-culturally.
Content: This course will examine the contributions of women involved in the world of music, including composers, producers, consumers, performers, and educators. The course will cover the major historical music periods as well as a number of popular and world music styles.
Gen. Ed. Category: Synthesizing Perspectives; Women’s Experiences; (FA).
Cross-Listed as: WST 215.
Credit: 3
Degree Level: Undergraduate