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Music History and Literature (MUHL)
- http://www.usc.edu/schools/music/programs/history/
- D class assignments available in TMC200; phone (213) 740-4721.
- Students accepted into a graduate program must take entrance examinations prior to their first registration. Any deficiencies revealed must be removed prior to completion of two semesters of course work. Transferring undergraduate students registering for the first time who have previous course work must take the appropriate examination for placement. Contact the Thornton School Office of Student Affairs for information. INDIVIDUAL INSTRUCTION - 1 unit has a $350 fee, and includes 7.5 hours of total instruction. 2 units has a $700 fee, and includes 15 hours of total instruction. Contact school for course level guide.
A topical study of critical issues and cultural relationships found in music from antiquity to the present and across musical genres and styles.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
- Note: For music majors ONLY. This course carries GE credit but it is intended for music majors and not a general student audience. Music majors can obtain D-clearance through the department.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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44005D | 001 | Lecture-Discussion | 10:00-11:50am | Mon, Wed | 93 of 100 | Lisa Vest | BMH100 | ![]() ![]() | |
44000D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:20am | Mon, Wed | Canceled | Lisa Vest | ![]() ![]() | ||
44001D | 001 | Discussion | 8:00-8:50am | Friday | Canceled | Lisa Vest | ![]() | ||
44002D | 001 | Discussion | 9:00-9:50am | Friday | Canceled | Lisa Vest | ![]() | ||
44003D | 001 | Discussion | 11:00-11:50am | Friday | Canceled | Lisa Vest | ![]() | ||
44004D | 001 | Discussion | 12:00-12:50pm | Friday | Canceled | Lisa Vest | ![]() |
A study of the musical styles and genres from antiquity through early modern periods within their historical context. Detailed analysis of selected works.
- General Education: This course satisfies the university's general education requirement.
- Note: For music majors ONLY. This course carries GE credit but is intended for music majors and not a general student audience. Music majors can obtain D-clearance through the department.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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44009D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Tue, Thu | 29 of 45 | Bruce Brown | TMCG156 | Word (61543 KB) | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Individual research and readings. Not available for graduate credit.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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44031D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | Joanna Demers | MUS308 | ![]() |
Introduction to music research, information science, and technical writing. Required of all graduate students majoring in music.
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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44058D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Monday | 18 of 20 (2 on waitlist) | Leah Morrison | MUS102B | ![]() ![]() | |
44059D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Tuesday | 20 of 20 (1 on waitlist) | Leah Morrison | MUS303 | ![]() ![]() | |
44060D | 001 | Lecture | 5:00-6:50pm | Wednesday | 13 of 20 | Leah Morrison | MUS102B | ![]() ![]() |
Chief musical developments in Western Europe from the beginning of the Christian era to the middle of the fourteenth century.
- Prerequisite: MUHL 570
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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44068D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Wednesday | 12 of 25 | Rotem Gilbert | KDC241 | ![]() |
Styles, forms, composers, and compositions of the Baroque era.
- Prerequisite: MUHL 570
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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44074D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Wednesday | Canceled | Rotem Gilbert | ![]() |
Music problems and composers of the period. Specific emphasis to be determined by the department.
- Prerequisite: MUHL 570
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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44109D | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-5:50pm | Thursday | 24 of 26 | Nathaniel Sloan | MUS303 | ![]() ![]() | |
44110D | 001 | Lecture | 12:00-1:50pm | Tuesday | 25 of 25 (4 on waitlist) | Tim Page | MUS102B | ![]() ![]() |
Research leading to the Master's Degree. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.
- Prerequisite: MUHL 570
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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44115D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 5 | Joanna Demers | MUS308 | ![]() |
Study and discussion of Baroque music sources and performance practice treatises.
- Corequisite: MUHL 570
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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44118D | 001 | Lecture | 10:00-11:50am | Tuesday | 20 of 20 (3 on waitlist) | Rotem Gilbert | UGW120 | ![]() |
Credit on acceoptance of thesis. Graded IP/CR/NC.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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44122D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 5 | Adam Gilbert | MUS308 | ![]() |
Credit on acceptance of thesis. Graded IP/CR/NC.
- Prerequisite: MUHL 594A
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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44125D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 5 | Adam Gilbert | MUS308 | ![]() |
Credit on acceptance of thesis. Graded IP/CR/NC.
- Prerequisite: MUHL 594B
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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44128D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 5 | Adam Gilbert | MUS308 | ![]() |
Close study of musical repertories and issues (particularly ones transcending period divisions), with emphasis on recent scholarship and methodologies.
- Prerequisite: MUHL 570
- Note: Topic: The Castrato in 18th-Century Operatic Culture (Class meets in MUS 318)
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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44149D | 001 | Lecture | 4:00-6:50pm | Wednesday | 1 of 15 | Bruce Brown | MUS308 | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Research leading to the doctorate. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.
- Prerequisite: MUHL 570
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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44180D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 10 | Joanna Demers | MUS308 | ![]() |
Credit on acceptance of dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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44185D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | Joanna Demers | MUS308 | ![]() |
Credit on acceptance of dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC.
- Prerequisite: MUHL 794A
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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44188D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | Joanna Demers | MUS308 | ![]() |
Credit on acceptance of dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC.
- Prerequisite: MUHL 794B
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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44191D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 10 | Joanna Demers | MUS308 | ![]() |
Credit on acceptance of dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC.
- Prerequisite: MUHL 794C
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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44194D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | Joanna Demers | MUS308 | ![]() |
Credit on acceptance of dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC.
- Prerequisite: MUHL 794D
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student
Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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44197D | 001 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 3 of 10 | Joanna Demers | MUS308 | ![]() |