MUS 540 - Studies in Cultural Historiography

This course is intended to promote the student’s knowledge and reflection about the study of the history of the arts as history. It is organized on the following topics: origins and philosophical foundations of the modern historical consciousness; the nature of historical knowledge and explanation; historiographic models; and origins, philosophical foundations, and genres of historical musicology.

3 credits

Grading Letter graded (A, A-, B+, etc.)

Offered Fall or Spring alternate years