Music in Society - MUS 121 at Virginia Western 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 Virginia Western Community College

Spring 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
66612 MUS 121-V1 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-01-20 Virtual Distance Learning WW
This course utilizes Open Educational Resources (OER). Materials for this class will be at low-cost or no cost to the student. Please check Canvas for required materials used in this course.
Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/
This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method.
66880 MUS 121-V2 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-01-20 Virtual Distance Learning WW
This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method.
Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/
This course utilizes Open Educational Resources (OER). Materials for this class will be at low-cost or no cost to the student. Please check Canvas for required materials used in this course.
This is a 1st seven-week session. Begins January 20 and end March 11.
85414 MUS 121-V3 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-01-20 Virtual Distance Learning WW
This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method.
Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/
This course utilizes Open Educational Resources (OER). Materials for this class will be at low-cost or no cost to the student. Please check Canvas for required materials used in this course.
67606 MUS 121-V5 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-03-23 Virtual Distance Learning WW
This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method.
This course utilizes Open Educational Resources (OER). Materials for this class will be at low-cost or no cost to the student. Please check Canvas for required materials used in this course.
Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/
This is a 2nd seven-week class. Begins March 23.
67607 MUS 121-V6 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-03-23 Virtual Distance Learning WW
This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method.
This course utilizes Open Educational Resources (OER). Materials for this class will be at low-cost or no cost to the student. Please check Canvas for required materials used in this course.
This is a 2nd seven-week class. Begins March 23.
Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/

Summer 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
66208 MUS 121-V1 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-05-18 Virtual Distance Learning WW
This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method.
Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/
This course utilizes Open Educational Resources (OER). Materials for this class will be at low-cost or no cost to the student. Please check Canvas for required materials used in this course.
66209 MUS 121-V2 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-05-18 Virtual Distance Learning WW
Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/
This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method.
This course utilizes Open Educational Resources (OER). Materials for this class will be at low-cost or no cost to the student. Please check Canvas for required materials used in this course.
This is a first five-week class. May 19to June 26.
66210 MUS 121-V3 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-06-29 Virtual Distance Learning WW
This course utilizes Open Educational Resources (OER). Materials for this class will be at low-cost or no cost to the student. Please check Canvas for required materials used in this course.
Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/
This is a second five-week class. Begins June 27.
This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method.

Fall 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
77779 MUS 121-12 3
 M W   
3:30 p.m.-4:45 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Main P
77780 MUS 121-13 3
  Tu Th  
11:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Main P
76575 MUS 121-V1 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-08-24 Virtual Distance Learning WW
Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/
This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method.
This course utilizes Open Educational Resources (OER). Materials for this class will be at low-cost or no cost to the student. Please check Canvas for required materials used in this course.
76991 MUS 121-V2 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-08-24 Virtual Distance Learning WW
Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/
This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method.
This course utilizes Open Educational Resources (OER). Materials for this class will be at low-cost or no cost to the student. Please check Canvas for required materials used in this course.
77474 MUS 121-V4 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-08-24 Virtual Distance Learning WW
This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method.
Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/
This is a 1st seven-week class. Begins August 25 and ends on October 15.
This course utilizes Open Educational Resources (OER). Materials for this class will be at low-cost or no cost to the student. Please check Canvas for required materials used in this course.
77475 MUS 121-V5 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-10-20 Virtual Distance Learning WW
This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method.
Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/
This course utilizes Open Educational Resources (OER). Materials for this class will be at low-cost or no cost to the student. Please check Canvas for required materials used in this course.
This is a 2nd seven-week class. Begins October 22.
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