^STUDIES IN WRITING ABOUT MUSIC

Catalog description

Students will read relevant literature pertaining to a selected topic. These readings will be discussed during the class period, serve as a basis of knowledge for the writing assignments throughout the quarter, and promote critical thinking about the topic. A large portion of the term will be devoted to learning various genres of writing about music, including formal writing and informal, low-stakes writing. Students will be introduced to a variety of ways of writing about music through the course readings and will learn how to tailor one’s writing style towards a genre’s particular audience.