Northern Virginia Community College: Music in Society

Music in Society - MUS 121 at Northern Virginia Community College

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

MUS 121 Detailed Outline

Schedule at Northern Virginia Community College

Spring 2024 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
46195	MUS 121-003A	3	F	9:20 a.m.-11:35 a.m.	2024-01-16	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
46169	MUS 121-01YA	3	M	2:20 p.m.-3:40 p.m.	2024-01-16	Alexandria	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.
40338	MUS 121-01YL	3	Tu	12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.	2024-01-16	Loudoun	P
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
33391	MUS 121-01YM	3	W	11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.	2024-01-16	Manassas	P
50% or more of the time you will meet your class in person on campus; you are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on your schedule. For the rest of the time, instruction is done online, independently, on your own time (following the course syllabus and due dates), via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. Hybrid Course
47775	MUS 121-02YM	3	Th	11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.	2024-01-16	Manassas	P
Classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
45999	MUS 121-03YN	3	W	12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.	2024-01-16	Annandale	P
Hybrid Course Fifteen 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.
40341	MUS 121-40YL	3	W	11:10 a.m.-12:55 p.m.	2024-01-30	Loudoun	P
Thirteen Week 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.
45997	MUS 121-40YN	3	F	11:10 a.m.-12:55 p.m.	2024-01-30	Annandale	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.
40342	MUS 121-41YL	3	Th	9:35 a.m.-11:20 a.m.	2024-01-30	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. Thirteen Week
45996	MUS 121-41YN	3	Tu	11:10 a.m.-12:55 p.m.	2024-01-30	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. Hybrid Course Thirteen Week
54202	MUS 121-42YL	3	Th	2:20 p.m.-4:05 p.m.	2024-01-30	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. Thirteen Week
46587	MUS 121-80YW	3	M	6:30 p.m.-8:35 p.m.	2024-03-19	Woodbridge	P
Hybrid Course 50% or more of the time you will meet your class in person on campus; you are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on your schedule. For the rest of the time, instruction is done online, independently, on your own time (following the course syllabus and due dates), via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. 2nd 7 Week
34779	MUS 121-E05L	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-01-16	Virtual and NOL	WW
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 January 16. OER-no cost textbooks
34780	MUS 121-E06N	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-01-16	Virtual and NOL	WW
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 January 16. OER-no cost textbooks
43772	MUS 121-E50A	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-01-30	Virtual and NOL	WW
2nd 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 January 30. OER-no cost textbooks
37787	MUS 121-E80W	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-03-19	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 March 19. OER-no cost textbooks
37788	MUS 121-E81N	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-03-19	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 March 19. OER-no cost textbooks

Summer 2024 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
35561	MUS 121-001L	3	Tu Th	9:00 a.m.-10:50 a.m.	2024-05-20	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the day(s) and time listed on the class schedule. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required. Twelve Week
34917	MUS 121-070A	3	F	9:00 a.m.-12:45 p.m.	2024-06-17	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	CV
2nd 6 Week Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the day(s) and time listed on the class schedule. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required.
35563	MUS 121-90YL	3	M	9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.	2024-07-02	Loudoun	P
Hybrid Course Third Six 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.
37529	MUS 121-E20N	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-05-20	Virtual and NOL	WW
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 May 20. OER-no cost textbooks
35157	MUS 121-E40L	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-05-20	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 8-week course. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. Starts May 20. OER-no cost textbooks
35158	MUS 121-E41W	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-05-20	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 8-week course. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. Starts May 20. OER-no cost textbooks
35159	MUS 121-E55N	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-06-17	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 8-week course. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. Starts June 17. OER-no cost textbooks
35161	MUS 121-E56A	3		0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.	2024-06-17	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 8-week course. This is a digital open course. No textbook purchase required. Starts June 17. OER-no cost textbooks

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.
66380	MUS 121-040N	3	M W	9:00 a.m.-10:45 a.m.	2024-09-09	Annandale	P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule. Thirteen Week
67119	MUS 121-40YA	3	Tu Th	9:35 a.m.-10:25 a.m.	2024-09-09	Alexandria	P
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. Hybrid Course
66894	MUS 121-40YL	3	W	11:10 a.m.-12:55 p.m.	2024-09-09	Loudoun	P
Thirteen Week 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.
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. Hybrid Course Thirteen Week
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.
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

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