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MUSIC 309 - Music History II: American Revolution to the Present

MUSIC 309: Music History II: American Revolution to the Present (3 units) at San Diego State University. 1 section offered in Spring 2027, with meeting times, instructors, and seat counts. Prerequisites: MUSIC 108 or MUSIC 151; Open only to Music majors and minors. Counts toward Music, B.A. (2026-27), Music, General Track, B.M. (2026-27).

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3 units
  • Major
Offered: Summer 2027 (not offered), Spring 2027 (offered), Fall 2026 (unknown)

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Survey of Western art music from the American Revolution to the present, examining genres, styles, and practices within their historical, cultural, sociopolitical, technological, and aesthetic contexts. Emphasis on music historiography and the interpretation of primary sources.
Prerequisites
MUSIC 108 or MUSIC 151; Open only to Music majors and minors
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Who can take it
Not open to students who have completed MUSIC 308B and MUSIC 308DW MUSIC 108 or MUSIC 151; Open only to Music majors and minors
Grading
LCR: Letter Grade with Cr/NC available. The grading default for the class will be letter grade, but students can opt to take it for Cr/NC
Typically offered
Spring

1 section in Spring 2027

Class #11135· In-person · Open · Letter or CR/NC
80 of 80 seats open
Tue, Thu 9:30 AM-10:45 AM · M 113
Eric Smigel4.8(40)

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