MBET 180 Contemporary Music Journalism

1.5credits 22.5 hours
100 level undergraduate course

This course studies the role of the music critic throughout history. It will discuss the ways in
which music was reported historically, and how that has evolved into the many formats that
currently exist. The course will study the process involved with listening to recorded and
live music with an emphasis on content, instrumentation, surroundings, and its purpose.
Ultimately, the student will derive an understanding that will allow them to develop
their own reviews.

Priority enrollment for MBET majors/minors and Business minors.
This course is not repeatable for credit.