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

Spring 2025 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
45485 MUS 121-001A 3
     F 
9:20 a.m.-11:35 a.m.
 2025-01-21 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
34624 MUS 121-001M 3
 M W   
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2025-01-21 Manassas P
Classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
40562 MUS 121-002M 3
   W   
6:00 p.m.-8:55 p.m.
 2025-01-21 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the days and times listed on your class schedule. Your instructor will facilitate live online lectures and discussions. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required.
43112 MUS 121-01YL 3
  Tu    
12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2025-01-21 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.
OER-no cost textbooks
43114 MUS 121-02YL 3
   W   
11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2025-01-21 Loudoun P
OER-no cost textbooks
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
32365 MUS 121-03YN 3
 M     
8:00 a.m.-9:20 a.m.
 2025-01-21 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Hybrid Course
OER-no cost textbooks
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.
45488 MUS 121-40YA 3
 M     
2:20 p.m.-4:05 p.m.
 2025-02-04 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
43116 MUS 121-40YL 3
    Th  
9:00 a.m.-10:45 a.m.
 2025-02-04 Loudoun P
Thirteen Week
Hybrid Course
OER-no cost textbooks
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.
32366 MUS 121-40YN 3
     F 
11:10 a.m.-12:55 p.m.
 2025-02-04 Annandale P
Hybrid Course
OER-low cost textbooks
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.
43117 MUS 121-41YL 3
 M     
2:20 p.m.-4:05 p.m.
 2025-02-04 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Hybrid Course
OER-no cost textbooks
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
32367 MUS 121-41YN 3
  Tu    
11:10 a.m.-12:55 p.m.
 2025-02-04 Annandale P
Hybrid Course
OER-no cost textbooks
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.
32094 MUS 121-80YW 3
 M     
6:30 p.m.-9:25 p.m.
 2025-03-25 Woodbridge P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
2nd 7 Week
47691 MUS 121-E05L 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-01-21 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. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on the NOVA website. Starts January 21.
47692 MUS 121-E06N 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-01-21 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. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on NOVA?s website . Starts January 21.
51197 MUS 121-E51A 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-02-04 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. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on NOVA?s website . Starts February 4..
47696 MUS 121-E80W 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-03-25 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. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on the NOVA website.
47693 MUS 121-E81N 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-03-25 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. This course uses no-cost textbook materials. Students can opt out on a semester basis of the All Access program, which charges a per-credit fee for textbook materials. For more information and instructions on how to opt out, please visit the All Access page on NOVA?s website . Starts March 25.
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