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Derek Katz

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Dissertation Writing Seminar
Derek Katz 4.5
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09:00 AM - 11:50 AM
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MUS 15 Katz D H Winter 2026 Total: 225
MUS 269 Katz D H Spring 2024 Total: 5
MUS 15 Katz D H Fall 2023 Total: 455
MUS 183 Katz D H Fall 2023 Total: 9
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Mus1 . Katz D H 2 Years Ago

Music 1 was a P/NP course for 1 unit so a lot of conventional things don't apply here. The entire class was an 1 hour lecture before a concert, but the lecture was incredibly informative and it really impacted my experience at the concert in a positive way. It relies in no way on music theory, and the paper afterwards was a simple reflection.

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MUS15 . Katz D H 2 Years 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 2 Years 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 2 Years 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 2 Years 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 2 Years 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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