THE MUSIC HISTORY UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM

The undergraduate Music History curriculum was revised in the Fall of 2006 by a vote of the Faculty Assembly. The new courses began in the academic year 2007-2008.

The new curriculum consists of a sequence of three 2-unit courses, plus one 3-unit history and literature elective. The core sequence is numbered MHL 202/203/204. It provides a chronological survey from the Middle Ages to the 21^st century. We recommend that students take MHL 202/203/204 in order. History electives may be chosen from courses in the MHL 400-500 range.  (MMT 252-253 can also be counted as a history elective.) Electives investigate a single topic in depth and introduce students to music history research and writing skills. Students may also take a second Music History and Lit elective if they like, to satisfy the “other MMT/MHL series course” requirement.

A few students may encounter a problem with the transition from the pre-2007 curriculum to the present curriculum. Students who have any problem should let their advisors know and should send an email to John Spitzer (jspitzer@sfcm.edu) explaining their problem. The History Department will make all necessary accommodations, but you have to let us know promptly so we can work things out.