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Jonathan W Bernard
MUSIC 577
Seattle Campus
Analytical examination of the work of a major composer of the twentieth century. Prerequisite: MUSIC 574 or permission of instructor.
Class description
This offering of Music 577 is devoted to the music of Bela Bartok, with special attention to his six string quartets.
Student learning goals
General method of instruction
The course is conducted as a seminar, with all students expected to participate in discussion on a regular basis.
Recommended preparation
Music 471 will constitute sufficient preparation for this course. Students who have not taken 471, or who believe they may have equivalent experience or preparation, should consult with the instructor before the first meeting of the course.
Class assignments and grading
Regular reading assignments from Bartok's own writings and the secondary literature (books and articles) interspersed with analysis. One assigned presentation at some point during the quarter, which will be developed into the student's final paper for the course.
Contribution to discussion, quality of presentation, and quality of final paper are all counted toward the grade in this course.
