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 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	001	Lecture-Discussion	10:00-11:50am	Mon, Wed	84 of 85 (8 on waitlist)	Nathaniel Sloan	BMH100

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	001	Lecture	10:00-11:50am	Tue, Thu	31 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 10	Adam Gilbert	MUS317

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
44058D	001	Lecture	12:00-1:50pm	Monday	18 of 21	Sean Nye	KDC241
44059D	001	Lecture	12:00-1:50pm	Tuesday	22 of 23 (6 on waitlist)	Scott Spencer	KDC241
44060D	001	Lecture	5:00-6:50pm	Wednesday	17 of 20	Andrew Justice	MUS204	PDF (114006 KB)

MUHL 586: Special Studies in the Music of the Classical Period, 1730-1800 (2.0 units, max 6)

Music problems and composers of the period.

Prerequisite: MUHL 570
Note: Topic: Form and Reform in Western Opera 1690-1810

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
44103D	001	Lecture	12:00-1:50pm	Wednesday	5 of 20	Leah Morrison	KDC236

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	001	Lecture	4:00-5:50pm	Thursday	24 of 26	Lisa Vest	MUS303
44110D	001	Lecture	12:00-1:50pm	Wednesday	30 of 30 (4 on waitlist)	Tim Greiving	KDC241	PDF (339389 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	001	Lecture	TBA	TBA	0 of 5	Adam Gilbert	MUS317

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	001	Lecture	10:00-11:50am	Tuesday	20 of 20 (1 on waitlist)	Rotem Gilbert	UGW120

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	0 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: Decolonial Music Pedagogies

Section	Session	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
44149D	001	Lecture	5:00-7:50pm	Tuesday	7 of 15	Leon Garcia Corona	UGW120

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	2 of 10	Adam Gilbert	MUS317