MUSI 1A
Music Appreciation: Music in Western Cultures
Course Description
This course is an 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39756 | MUSI 1A | 02Y | ······· | TBA-TBA | Grace Lai | ONLINE |
Class Dates: This class runs from 2026-01-05 to 2026-03-27.
Class Syllabus: Download Syllabus
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: 2025 Release (13th Edition) Kamien ISBN: 9781260868104 | E-Book | Required | $109.50 | |||
| Music: An Appreciation: 2025 Release (13th Edition) Kamien ISBN: 9781260868104 | E-Book (180 days) | Required | $72.00 | |||
| Music: An Appreciation: 2025 Release (13th Edition) Kamien ISBN: 9781260868104 | E-Book (360 days) | Required | $91.50 | |||
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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
Requisite and Advisory
- Advisory
- ESL D272. and ESL D273., or ESL D472. and ESL D473., or eligibility for ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H or ESL D005.