Music in Society - MUS 121 at Northern Virginia Community College


         
 
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MUS 121 - Music in Society
Explores the language of music through an introduction to basic elements, forms and styles across time. Acquaints students with composers' lives and influential creative individualities, discovering representative works and milestones in western society. Develops techniques for listening analytically and critically. Reviews historical development and significance of art music within the context of evolving societal structures. This is a Passport and UCGS transfer course.
Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
3 credits

Schedule at Northern Virginia Community College

Fall 2024 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
66888 MUS 121-001L 3
    Th  
11:10 a.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Loudoun P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
55651 MUS 121-001M 3
 M W   
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2024-08-26 Manassas P
Classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
66889 MUS 121-002L 3
  Tu Th  
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2024-08-26 Loudoun P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
67118 MUS 121-01YA 3
     F 
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2024-08-26 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Hybrid Course
50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom; students are expected to attend class via Zoom on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
74993 MUS 121-040M 3
   W   
6:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
 2024-09-09 Manassas P
Classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
66894 MUS 121-40YL 3
   W   
11:10 a.m.-12:55 p.m.
 2024-09-09 Loudoun P
Hybrid Course
50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Thirteen Week
67120 MUS 121-41YA 3
 M     
2:20 p.m.-4:05 p.m.
 2024-09-09 Alexandria P
Hybrid Course
Thirteen Week
50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
66381 MUS 121-41YN 3
    Th  
11:10 a.m.-12:55 p.m.
 2024-09-09 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom; students are expected to attend class via Zoom on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Thirteen Week
Hybrid Course
66382 MUS 121-80YN 3
  Tu    
11:10 a.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2024-10-23 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Hybrid Course
2nd 7 Week
50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom; students are expected to attend class via Zoom on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
74566 MUS 121-80YW 3
 M     
6:30 p.m.-9:05 p.m.
 2024-10-23 Woodbridge P
2nd 7 Week
50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Hybrid Course
57134 MUS 121-E05L 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-08-26 Virtual and NOL WW
15-week Online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. Starts August 26.
OER-no cost textbooks
57135 MUS 121-E06W 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-08-26 Virtual and NOL WW
15-week Online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. Starts August 26.
OER-no cost textbooks
57138 MUS 121-E40N 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-08-26 Virtual and NOL WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 1st 7-week course. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. Starts August 26.
OER-no cost textbooks
57140 MUS 121-E55L 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-09-09 Virtual and NOL WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 2nd 7-week course. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. Starts September 9.
OER-no cost textbooks
57143 MUS 121-E60N 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-09-23 Virtual and NOL WW
3rd twelve-week online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. Starts September 23.
OER-no cost textbooks
57144 MUS 121-E80A 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2024-10-23 Virtual and NOL WW
NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. This is a fast-paced accelerated 4th 7-week course. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. Starts October 23.
OER-no cost textbooks

Spring 2025 ➜

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