MUS 132 Women and Music (Not offered 2006-2007; to be offered 2007-2008)
This course will introduce students to various issues concerning women in
music (classical and popular): e.g., the widespread perception that there are no
"great" female composers, the claim that there is a "women's sound" in music,
the representation of women in music by men, the gendered understanding of
musical forms, genres, and techniques, the historical spheres of women's
music-making, and the challenges faced by female musicians in various social
contexts from the Middle Ages to the present. The class will explore women's
contributions to music as composers, performers, teachers, patrons, and
scholars.
Evaluation based on class participation, two papers, a class presentation, and a
final exam.
No prerequisites. Enrollment limit: 19.