PROSEMINAR IN MUSIC THEORY
Consider the meaning of the words "analysis" and "theory," specifically as they have been applied to the study of music. Gain an overview of music theory in higher education: the origin of contemporary analytical praxis, as well as critiques of that model. Take a deeper dive into current trends in analysis, focusing on non-conforming, ecumenical, and otherwise "non-theoretical" ways of talking and writing about music, including narrative, semiotics, hermeneutics, performance-based schemata, and others.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: Graduate/professional standing Course Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirement Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Articulate important trends in music analysis Audience: Graduate 2. Examine and debate the role of music theory and analysis within academia Audience: Graduate 3. Hone critical writing and research skills essential for graduate study Audience: Graduate 4. Actively participate in vibrant seminar discussions Audience: Graduate 5. Imagine and implement original analytical techniques Audience: Graduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Articulate important trends in music analysis Audience: Graduate 2. Examine and debate the role of music theory and analysis within academia Audience: Graduate 3. Hone critical writing and research skills essential for graduate study Audience: Graduate 4. Actively participate in vibrant seminar discussions Audience: Graduate 5. Imagine and implement original analytical techniques Audience: Graduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027