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MUSC 498 - Music History Capstone

Credit(s): 3
MUSIC HISTORY CAPSTONE
Component: Independent Study
Provides a capstone experience for Music History majors.  Working with an advisor, students choose a topic, familiarize themselves with existing scholarship, conduct original research and analysis, and contribute to the scholarly discussion around the topic. Culminates in a 20-25-page essay of original musicological scholarship.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
PREREQ: MUSC 411   and two courses from MUSC 314   MUSC 315  , MUSC 316  , and MUSC 317  .
Capstone: Senior Research Course Typically Offered: Fall and Spring
General Education Objectives:
GE1A: Read Critically GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE1C: Engage in Constructive Ideation GE2A: Communicate Effectively in Writing GE2B: Communicate Orally GE3B: Work Independently Across Cultures