University Studies Component Form: Aesthetic, Interpretive, and Literary Perspectives
I. Rationale
Please provide a rationale for the course which explains how the course being proposed fits into this
component based on the component's description. For your convenience, the overall description and rationale
for this component are included below.
Overall Description and Rationale for Aesthetic, Interpretive, and Literary Perspectives
This component of the University Studies program includes courses that focus on artistic and creative
expression as a means of experiencing and understanding our world. These disciplines include music, dance,
theater, the visual arts, art history, creative writing, film studies, literature and the philosophy of aesthetics.
The category’s fundamental purpose is to provide students with intellectual and experiential engagement
with literature and the arts, thereby fostering an understanding and appreciation of the cultural significance of
imaginative thinking, creative composition and performance. Courses in the Aesthetic, Interpretive, and
Literary Perspectives component will foster creativity, self-expression, analytical thinking, communication
skills and an intimate, humanistic view of the linkages between art and social culture throughout history. In
addition, such knowledge cultivates the imaginative empathy required to appreciate and value diverse
cultural traditions.
Brief Statement of Rationale for Course's Inclusion in Aesthetic, Interpretive, and Literary Perspectives
MUS 150 Survey of Music History, will provide the student with a survey of European
and American art music emphasizing music genres, forms and and styles through
listening. Music literature is unique in its reflection of the culture and historical
circumstance in which it is composed. Students will develop an understanding of the
changes in music styles from the Middle Ages through the 21st Century by studying
the social, historical, philosophical and religious history of Western Civilization as it
relates to music. Students will develop listening skills and learn the terminology they
will need to discuss what they are hearing. They will come away with an
understanding of the history of musical styles and genres. The goal of this class is to
provide the student with the skills to listen and analyze what they are hearing, and give
the student an understanding of music in a cultural as well as a musical context.
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II. Common Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
Each course must address all of the Common Student Learning Outcomes for the component, and list these
Common SLOs along with course-specific SLOs in the model course syllabus (to be attached). For each
Common SLO, list the course SLOs that address the common SLO, describe the opportunities which will be
provided for students to learn the outcome (readings, class discussion and/or activities, applied projects), and
list the means of assessment (exams, papers, projects, quizzes, etc.) that will be used to determine the level of
student understanding.
AIL 1. Demonstrate the ability to critically analyze, appreciate, and make cogent subjective
judgments regarding artistic and literary works, using the appropriate conventions and language of
the discipline.
Course SLO(s) to Address AIL1
The student will: develop listening skills necessary for the analysis and understanding
of music literature; communicate clearly using accurate terminology; be able to
identify, compare, and contrast specific genres and musical styles; develop ability to
make and explain subjective judgements about the quality and value of music
selections.
Opportunities for Student Learning
(reading, researching, discussing, listening, viewing, etc.)
For each class there are assigned readings and assigned listening. The lectures
discuss the material of the readings and feature guided listening of the musical
segments. Students will also be expected to attend live performances.
Means of Assessing Course SLO(s)
(exams, papers, projects, quizzes, etc.)
Weekly listening exams, 3 mid-term exams and 1 final exam will be administered.
Classroom participation is expected and will be evaluated on a regular basis. Each
student is also required to attend eight (8) concerts during the semester and will turn in
the concert programs at the beginning of the final written exam.
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AIL 2. Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of the significance of major literary and
artistic work and movements within their larger socio/historical contexts.
Course SLO(s) to Address AIL2
• Students will understand the larger socio-historical contexts of the musical works and
the lives of their composers and performers through assigned readings and lectures.
• Students will develop their critical and analytical thinking skills through analysis and
evaluation of music from a wide variety of origins, moving far outside the popular
music and its social contexts which generally forms their primary listening material.
Opportunities for Student Learning
(reading, researching, discussing, listening, viewing, etc.)
Students will learn from reading and listening assignments, from lectures and
discussions in class, and from attendance at music events in the community. Lectures
systematically include socio-historical background information on the music and the
composers. Such material is presented in the readings as well, and through
supplemental video or web information viewed in class.
Means of Assessing Course SLO(s)
(exams, papers, projects, quizzes, etc.)
Weekly listening exams, 3 mid-term exams and 1 final exam will be administered.
Classroom participation is expected and will be evaluated on a regular basis. Each
student is also required to attend eight (8) concerts during the semester and will turn in
the concert programs at the beginning of the final written exam.
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AIL 3. Demonstrate basic knowledge of the importance of artistic expression to free and open-minded
inquiry in human society.
Course SLO(s) to Address AIL3
The student will be able to express and justify aesthetic values and be able to apply
them to specific situations. Students will express themselves through discussion of
works that in some cases contain substantially innovative content.
Students will demonstrate knowledge of the large variety of roles of the composer and
performer of music in Western European and American society.
Opportunities for Student Learning
(reading, researching, discussing, listening, viewing, etc.)
Students will develop an understanding of the changes in music styles from the Middle
Ages through the 21st Century by studying the social, historical, philosophical and
religious history of Western Civilization as it relates to music. Listening, readings,
class discussions and assignments foster analytical, aural, communication and critical
thinking skills needed for students to begin their pursuit of musical proficiency. The
student will read articles, listen to recordings, reflect on their content, participate in
classroom discussions, and write essays or responses to questions. Class discussion
shows areas of students' historical knowledge that require reinforcement.
Means of Assessing Course SLO(s)
(exams, papers, projects, quizzes, etc.)
Weekly listening exams, 3 mid-term exams and 1 final exam will be administered.
Classroom participation is expected and will be evaluated on a regular basis. Each
student is also required to attend eight (8) concerts during the semester and will turn in
the concert programs at the beginning of the final written exam.
Submission instructions:
Please submit cover form, all component forms, a model syllabus, and College/School’s course
action form (if needed) to your department chair. Department chairs should then submit these
forms, syllabus, and course action form (if needed) in one email message to
universitystudies@uncw.edu from their UNCW email address.
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