Classes Offered - USC Schedule of Classes

Music History and Literature (MUHL)

http://www.usc.edu/schools/music/programs/history/
D class assignments available in TMC-200; 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 351: Western Art Music History II (4.0 units)

A study of the musical styles and genres in the late modern and contemporary eras within their historical context. Detailed analysis of selected works.

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
44012D	001	Lecture	10:00-11:50am	Tue, Thu	30 of 45	Leah Morrison	TMCG156

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	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 25	Adam Gilbert	MUS317

MUHL 550: Music and the Holocaust (2.0 units)

Study of the creation and performance of Holocaust-related music from 1933 to the present, including interaction with other arts.

Prerequisite: MUHL 570

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
44043D	001	Lecture	12:00-1:50pm	Tuesday	16 of 25	Nick Strimple	MUS303

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	001	Lecture	12:00-1:50pm	Tuesday	15 of 20	Nathaniel Sloan	KDC241

MUHL 572: Seminar in Historical Musical Notation (2.0 units)

Performing, reading, and editing historical notation from original sources.

Prerequisite: MUHL 570

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
44065D	001	Lecture	12:00-1:50pm	Wednesday	11 of 25	Rotem Gilbert	BMH200

MUHL 587: Special Studies in the Music of the 19th Century (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: The Symphony 1740-1910

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
44106D	001	Lecture	2:00-3:50pm	Thursday	11 of 25	Leah Morrison	MUS303

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
44108D	001	Lecture	5:00-6:50pm	Wednesday	33 of 34 (5 on waitlist)	Scott Spencer	KDC236
44109D	001	Lecture	12:00-1:50pm	Monday	19 of 25	Leon Garcia Corona	TMCG156
44111D	001	Lecture	12:00-1:50pm	Thursday	8 of 25	Jonathan Gomez	KDC241

MUHL 589: Seminar in Renaissance Repertories and Performance Practice (2.0 units)

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

Prerequisite: MUHL 570

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
44112D	001	Lecture	10:00-11:50am	Tuesday	9 of 17	Rotem Gilbert	UGW120

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	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 20	Adam Gilbert	MUS317

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	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 5	Adam Gilbert	MUS317

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	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	1 of 5	Adam Gilbert	MUS317

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	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	1 of 5	Adam Gilbert	MUS317

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, Numbers, and Symbolism

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
44149D	001	Lecture	5:00-7:50pm	Tuesday	10 of 15	Adam Gilbert	TMC202

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	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	1 of 20	Adam Gilbert	MUS317