USC Schedule of Classes

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.

MUHL 250g: Music and Ideas (4.0 units)

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 department.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
44000D	060	Lecture-Discussion	10:00-11:50am	Mon, Wed	86 of 100	Lisa Vest	ONLINE

MUHL 350g: Western Art Music History I (4.0 units)

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
44009D	060	Lecture	10:00-11:50am	Tue, Thu	39 of 45	Bruce Brown	ONLINE	Word (51320 KB)

MUHL 490x: Directed Research (1.0-8.0 units, max 12)

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
44031D	060	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 10	Bruce Brown	ONLINE

MUHL 570: Research Materials and Techniques (2.0 units)

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
44058D	060	Lecture	12:00-1:50pm	Monday	19 of 20	Leah Morrison	ONLINE
44059D	060	Lecture	12:00-1:50pm	Tuesday	18 of 21 (3 on waitlist)	Andrew Justice	ONLINE	PDF (76386 KB)
44060D	060	Lecture	5:00-6:50pm	Wednesday	23 of 23	Andrew Justice	ONLINE	PDF (76386 KB)
44061D	001	Lecture	12:00-1:50pm	Monday	Canceled	Leah Morrison

MUHL 585: Special Studies in Baroque Music (2.0 units, max 6)

Music problems and composers of the period. Specific emphasis to be determined by the department.

• Prerequisite: MUHL 570
• Note: Topic: Music and Culture in Medici Florence

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
44100D	060	Lecture	12:00-1:50pm	Wednesday	12 of 25	Rotem Gilbert	ONLINE

MUHL 588: Special Studies in Music Since 1900 (2.0 units, max 6)

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
44109D	060	Lecture	4:00-5:50pm	Thursday	21 of 28 (1 on waitlist)	Sean Nye	ONLINE
44110D	060	Lecture	12:00-1:50pm	Wednesday	31 of 31 (6 on waitlist)	Tim Greiving	ONLINE	PDF (159788 KB)

MUHL 590: Directed Research (1.0-12.0 units)

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
44115D	060	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 5	Bruce Brown	ONLINE

MUHL 591: Seminar in Baroque Repertories and Performance Practice (2.0 units)

Study and discussion of Baroque music sources and performance practice treatises.

• Corequisite: MUHL 570

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
44118D	060	Lecture	10:00-11:50am	Tuesday	15 of 17	Rotem Gilbert	ONLINE

MUHL 594a: Master's Thesis (2.0 units)

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
44122D	060	Lecture	TBA	TBA	1 of 5	Adam Gilbert	ONLINE

MUHL 594b: Master's Thesis (2.0 units)

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
44125D	060	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 5	Adam Gilbert	ONLINE

MUHL 594z: Master's Thesis (0.0 units)

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
44128D	060	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 5	Adam Gilbert	ONLINE

MUHL 681: Studies in Musicology (4.0 units, max 16)

Close study of musical repertories and issues (particularly ones transcending period divisions), with emphasis on recent scholarship and methodologies.

• Prerequisite: MUHL 570
• Note: Topic: Music of the City of Los Angeles

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
44149D	060	Lecture	5:00-7:50pm	Tuesday	9 of 15	Scott Spencer	ONLINE

MUHL 790: Research (1.0-12.0 units)

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
44180D	060	Lecture	TBA	TBA	2 of 10	Bruce Brown	ONLINE

MUHL 794a: Doctoral Dissertation (2.0 units)

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
44185D	060	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 10	Bruce Brown	ONLINE

MUHL 794b: Doctoral Dissertation (2.0 units)

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
44188D	060	Lecture	TBA	TBA	1 of 10	Bruce Brown	ONLINE

MUHL 794c: Doctoral Dissertation (2.0 units)

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
44191D	060	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 10	Bruce Brown	ONLINE

MUHL 794d: Doctoral Dissertation (2.0 units)

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
44194D	060	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 10	Bruce Brown	ONLINE

MUHL 794z: Doctoral Dissertation (0.0 units)

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
44197D	060	Lecture	TBA	TBA	3 of 10	Bruce Brown	ONLINE