Course Description

Course CodeCourse NameCreditsHours
1410082 Music Appreciation 2.0 2
Description This course aims to cultivate students' ability to appreciate music of different ethnic groups, different time and place, different value systems. Through the introduction of basic music elements as well as the appreciation of the masterpieces of various composers, it is hoped that students will build up basic music knowledge about music and enhance professional music appreciation potentiality in music. The goals include: 1. Elevating students' capability in music appreciation 2. Inspiring students' interest in music with a view to improving our society into a harmonious world. 3. Introducing domestic and international famous composers' pieces 4. Touring of various forms of music: classical, ethnic, applied and popular music. Contents of this course include: 1.Introduction 2. Vocal music 3. Instrumental music 4. Ritual music 5. Dance music 6. Theatre music