MUS 611 - Music Research and Writing

This course surveys select methods and materials related to research in music, including printed and electronic resources, and explores various challenges involved in writing about music. Some of the kinds of writing that will be studied include history, analysis, or criticism, and students will practice writing response papers, critiques, research papers, abstracts, etc. We will also examine style manuals and discuss guidelines for proper documentation of print and electronic sources in footnotes and bibliographies. Research topics covered by the course will range from Renaissance music to jazz.

Prerequisites & Notes
Term offering cycle: Fall. Typical yearly cycle: all years.

Credits: 3