Description
Designed for non-Music/Performing Arts majors, this course provides a wide variety of musical styles and stylistic periods. The emphasis is on perceptive listening along with expository readings. The basic concepts of music such as melody, harmony, rhythm, counterpoint, and form are studied through investigation of the historical and contemporary masterpieces of the Western classical tradition and of various "popular" traditions. The different styles and types of music are considered not only in light of the cultural values they embody, but also in relation to present-day cultural and musical values. [3-0, 3 cr.].
Common questions about PFA 211
What is PFA 211 at LAU?
PFA 211 Survey of Western Music is a 3-credit course at Lebanese American University (LAU), in the English and Creative Arts department. Designed for non-Music/Performing Arts majors, this course provides a wide variety of musical styles and stylistic periods. The emphasis is on perceptive listening along with expository readings.
How many credits is PFA 211?
PFA 211 Survey of Western Music is worth 3 credits at LAU.
Is PFA 211 hard?
Students rate PFA 211 4.4 out of 5 overall, from 5 ratings.
Who teaches PFA 211 at LAU?
Studiety has 6 professors on record for PFA 211: Ghada Simon Hakim, Lubnan Abdel Hamid Baalbaki, Michele, Michele Jean El Chemaly, Reem Anselmo Deeb, Reem Deeb. Sections change every term, so check the registrar for who is teaching now.