MUS 414

Spring 2014 Part of Term 1

Part of Term 1
Jan 21-May 7

Music and Society

Credit: 3 hours.

Examination of the social context, function and meaning of music/music-making in one or more communities, from one or more areas of the world, in one or more time periods. May address music in relation to such social issues as gender, ethnicity, politics, etc.

May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours if topic varies. Prerequisite: MUS 313 and MUS 314, and junior standing in music; or consent of instructor.

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MUS 414 class schedule data for spring 2014
	CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
	58923	Lecture-Discussion	A	10:00AM -11:20AM	TR	Music Building	Syer, K	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/21/14-05/07/14 Section Info: TOPIC: Altered States: Madness, Dreams and Visions on the Operatic Stage Composers and opera librettists have long been fascinated with the dramatic potential of altered states of consciousness. In this class we will consider the ways that opera scenes depicting ?altered states? are structured and function with the works of which they are a part. We will reflect upon the ways disturbing and pleasant ?altered states? might reflect societal fears and wishes. Repertoire to be studied will be eclectic?drawn from the 17th-21st centuries?and some attention will be paid to evolving practices. A core module in the course will concern developments in dynamic psychiatry and the history of ideas about the unconscious. The vast array of artists involved in opera?an intensely collaborative art form?has responded to these developments in varying and sometimes highly innovative ways. Students will complete one mid-term exam and a final exam, each with a listening component, and participate in a group presentation project that will be followed up with a written submission. Restriction(s): Restricted to students in the Music department.