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A selective survey of music of western civilization; evolution of forms, styles, media. Designed to enable the student to listen with understanding.

No Prerequisites

5

Units

Optional

Grading

1, 2, 3

Passtime

None

Level Limit

Letters and science

College
GEs Area F Writing
Unlocks MUS 118A MUS 112A MUS 112B
Disallowed majors music
KATZ D H
Derek Katz
4.5
47 reviews
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12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
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MUS 15 Katz D H Fall 2023 Total: 455
MUS 15 Katz D H Fall 2022 Total: 438
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4.5
MUS15 . Katz D H 1 Year, 9 Months Ago

Professor Katz's class was my favorite class to attend last quarter. He is so passionate about his subject and his classes are a joy to attend after my other classes beat what little stuffing I had left in my brain. The workload is very manageable too and not harsh on grading at all.

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MUS15 . Katz D H 1 Year, 10 Months Ago

Fun class, a few readings and discussions. Sometimes he brings in guest speakers or musical groups on campus. Weekly short responses that are graded complete/incomplete, then longer ones (2 pages double spaced) that are graded. Very informative and easy course.

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MUS15 . Katz D H 1 Year, 10 Months Ago

Very low coursework and overall enjoyable GE. Not a very clear grading scale, the only items letter graded are 3 short papers (650 words) that are graded by the TA. My TA graded generously. Lectures can be quite boring at times.

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MUS15 . Katz D H 1 Year, 11 Months Ago

Prof. Katz is the best! His lectures (especially those on patronage) were mind-blowing. He's also the best at getting students to participate without making it awkward when nobody wants to. He makes a big effort to know his students; he knew many students' names from week 1! The workload is light, and the grading system is perfectly reasonable.

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MUS15 . Katz D H 1 Year, 11 Months Ago

It's such a fun class and super easy too. I had a great TA and we only had 3 short papers for the entire class. 10/10

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MUS15 . Katz D H 2 Years Ago

he is sooooo hot

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