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| 2024-2025 | MUSI 246 | OrchestraSAMC’s Orchestra is dedicated to the exploration and sharing of the vast literature of symphonic music, presented on and off-campus to the glory of God. The core repertoire of this large ensemble is the masterworks of the eighteenth through twentieth centuries. In keeping with the School’s spirit of collaboration, the Orchestra also performs newly created works by SAMC faculty and student composers. Membership in this ensemble is open to students of all majors by audition. Course Credits: 1
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| 2025-2026 | MUSI 246 | OrchestraSAMC’s Orchestra is dedicated to the exploration and sharing of the vast literature of symphonic music, presented on and off-campus to the glory of God. The core repertoire of this large ensemble is the masterworks of the eighteenth through twentieth centuries. In keeping with the School’s spirit of collaboration, the Orchestra also performs newly created works by SAMC faculty and student composers. Membership in this ensemble is open to students of all majors by audition. Course Credits: 1
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| 2024-2025 | MUSI 247 | BandSAMC’s Concert Band is dedicated to the exploration and sharing of music for brass, winds, and percussion, presented on and off-campus to the glory of God. The repertoire for this ensemble includes music originally composed for this instrumentation, and arrangements of music from the 18th century to the present. Membership in this ensemble is open to students of all majors by audition. Course Credits: 1
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| 2025-2026 | MUSI 247 | BandSAMC’s Concert Band is dedicated to the exploration and sharing of music for brass, winds, and percussion, presented on and off-campus to the glory of God. The repertoire for this ensemble includes music originally composed for this instrumentation, and arrangements of music from the 18th century to the present. Membership in this ensemble is open to students of all majors by audition. Course Credits: 1
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| 2024-2025 | MUSI 248 | BandSAMC’s Concert Band is dedicated to the exploration and sharing of music for brass, winds, and percussion, presented on and off-campus to the glory of God. The repertoire for this ensemble includes music originally composed for this instrumentation, and arrangements of music from the 18th century to the present. Membership in this ensemble is open to students of all majors by audition. Course Credits: 1
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| 2025-2026 | MUSI 248 | BandSAMC’s Concert Band is dedicated to the exploration and sharing of music for brass, winds, and percussion, presented on and off-campus to the glory of God. The repertoire for this ensemble includes music originally composed for this instrumentation, and arrangements of music from the 18th century to the present. Membership in this ensemble is open to students of all majors by audition. Course Credits: 1
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| 2024-2025 | MUSI 253 | Chamber ChoirThe large vocal ensembles of the School of the Arts, Media + Culture provide opportunity for singers to develop vocal technique and music literacy while learning choral repertoire from many stylistic periods and traditions. The Chamber Choir is the most advanced vocal ensemble at TWU and has the most rigorous rehearsal and performance schedule. This course develops musical leadership by teaching ensemble-singing skills, lyric diction, and expressive performance techniques. The Chamber Choir regularly represents the university in local performances as well as on international tours. TWU’s large vocal ensembles are open to students of all majors by audition. Course Credits: 1
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| 2025-2026 | MUSI 253 | Chamber ChoirThe large vocal ensembles of the School of the Arts, Media + Culture provide opportunity for singers to develop vocal technique and music literacy while learning choral repertoire from many stylistic periods and traditions. The Chamber Choir is the most advanced vocal ensemble at TWU and has the most rigorous rehearsal and performance schedule. This course develops musical leadership by teaching ensemble-singing skills, lyric diction, and expressive performance techniques. The Chamber Choir regularly represents the university in local performances as well as on international tours. TWU’s large vocal ensembles are open to students of all majors by audition. Course Credits: 1
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| 2024-2025 | MUSI 254 | Chamber ChoirThe large vocal ensembles of the School of the Arts, Media + Culture provide opportunity for singers to develop vocal technique and music literacy while learning choral repertoire from many stylistic periods and traditions. The Chamber Choir is the most advanced vocal ensemble at TWU and has the most rigorous rehearsal and performance schedule. This course develops musical leadership by teaching ensemble-singing skills, lyric diction, and expressive performance techniques. The Chamber Choir regularly represents the university in local performances as well as on international tours. TWU’s large vocal ensembles are open to students of all majors by audition. Course Credits: 1
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| 2025-2026 | MUSI 254 | Chamber ChoirThe large vocal ensembles of the School of the Arts, Media + Culture provide opportunity for singers to develop vocal technique and music literacy while learning choral repertoire from many stylistic periods and traditions. The Chamber Choir is the most advanced vocal ensemble at TWU and has the most rigorous rehearsal and performance schedule. This course develops musical leadership by teaching ensemble-singing skills, lyric diction, and expressive performance techniques. The Chamber Choir regularly represents the university in local performances as well as on international tours. TWU’s large vocal ensembles are open to students of all majors by audition. Course Credits: 1
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| 2024-2025 | MUSI 261 | Vocal EnsembleChamber Singers (Section A) Worship Team (Section B) Renaissance Singers (Section C) Vocal Jazz Ensemble (Section D) Musical Theatre Vocal Ensemble (Section E) Course Credits: 1
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| 2025-2026 | MUSI 261 | Vocal EnsembleChamber Singers (Section A) Worship Team (Section B) Renaissance Singers (Section C) Vocal Jazz Ensemble (Section D) Musical Theatre Vocal Ensemble (Section E) Course Credits: 1
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| 2024-2025 | MUSI 262 | Vocal EnsembleChamber Singers (Section A) Worship Team (Section B) Renaissance Singers (Section C) Vocal Jazz Ensemble (Section D) Musical Theatre Vocal Ensemble (Section E) Course Credits: 1
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| 2025-2026 | MUSI 262 | Vocal EnsembleChamber Singers (Section A) Worship Team (Section B) Renaissance Singers (Section C) Vocal Jazz Ensemble (Section D) Musical Theatre Vocal Ensemble (Section E) Course Credits: 1
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| 2024-2025 | MUSI 265 | Instrumental EnsembleBrass Quintet (Section A) Jazz Combo (Section B) Stage Band (Section C) String Quartet (Section D) Woodwind Quintet (Section G) Traditional Jazz Ensemble (Section H) Guitar Ensemble (Section I) Music Theatre Ensemble (Section J) New Music Ensemble (Section K) Course Credits: 1
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| 2025-2026 | MUSI 265 | Instrumental EnsembleBrass Quintet (Section A) Jazz Combo (Section B) Stage Band (Section C) String Quartet (Section D) Woodwind Quintet (Section G) Traditional Jazz Ensemble (Section H) Guitar Ensemble (Section I) Music Theatre Ensemble (Section J) New Music Ensemble (Section K) Course Credits: 1
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| 2024-2025 | MUSI 266 | Instrumental EnsembleBrass Quintet (Section A) Jazz Combo (Section B) Stage Band (Section C) String Quartet (Section D) Woodwind Quintet (Section G) Traditional Jazz Ensemble (Section H) Guitar Ensemble (Section I) Music Theatre Ensemble (Section J) New Music Ensemble (Section K) Course Credits: 1
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| 2025-2026 | MUSI 266 | Instrumental EnsembleBrass Quintet (Section A) Jazz Combo (Section B) Stage Band (Section C) String Quartet (Section D) Woodwind Quintet (Section G) Traditional Jazz Ensemble (Section H) Guitar Ensemble (Section I) Music Theatre Ensemble (Section J) New Music Ensemble (Section K) Course Credits: 1
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| 2024-2025 | MUSI 281 | Concert ChoirThe large vocal ensembles of the School of the Arts, Media + Culture provide opportunity for singers to develop vocal technique and music literacy while learning choral repertoire from many stylistic periods and traditions. The Concert Choir is the introductory vocal ensemble at TWU and most singers will spend a minimum of one semester in Concert Choir before progressing to the more advanced ensembles. This course introduces ensemble-singing skills, lyric diction, and expressive performance techniques. The Concert Choir regularly takes part in major joint performances with the other TWU choirs. TWU’s large vocal ensembles are open to students of all majors by audition. Course Credits: 1
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| 2025-2026 | MUSI 281 | Concert ChoirThe large vocal ensembles of the School of the Arts, Media + Culture provide opportunity for singers to develop vocal technique and music literacy while learning choral repertoire from many stylistic periods and traditions. The Concert Choir is the introductory vocal ensemble at TWU and most singers will spend a minimum of one semester in Concert Choir before progressing to the more advanced ensembles. This course introduces ensemble-singing skills, lyric diction, and expressive performance techniques. The Concert Choir regularly takes part in major joint performances with the other TWU choirs. TWU’s large vocal ensembles are open to students of all majors by audition. Course Credits: 1
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| 2024-2025 | MUSI 282 | Concert ChoirThe large vocal ensembles of the School of the Arts, Media + Culture provide opportunity for singers to develop vocal technique and music literacy while learning choral repertoire from many stylistic periods and traditions. The Concert Choir is the introductory vocal ensemble at TWU and most singers will spend a minimum of one semester in Concert Choir before progressing to the more advanced ensembles. This course introduces ensemble-singing skills, lyric diction, and expressive performance techniques. The Concert Choir regularly takes part in major joint performances with the other TWU choirs. TWU’s large vocal ensembles are open to students of all majors by audition. Course Credits: 1
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| 2025-2026 | MUSI 282 | Concert ChoirThe large vocal ensembles of the School of the Arts, Media + Culture provide opportunity for singers to develop vocal technique and music literacy while learning choral repertoire from many stylistic periods and traditions. The Concert Choir is the introductory vocal ensemble at TWU and most singers will spend a minimum of one semester in Concert Choir before progressing to the more advanced ensembles. This course introduces ensemble-singing skills, lyric diction, and expressive performance techniques. The Concert Choir regularly takes part in major joint performances with the other TWU choirs. TWU’s large vocal ensembles are open to students of all majors by audition. Course Credits: 1
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| 2025-2026 | MUSI 309 | Worship & LeadershipAn examination of leadership issues in the worship practices of the contemporary evangelical church. Through exploration of a range of approaches to the arts, liturgy, worship evangelism, service design, and curation, the course is concerned with (1) theological and philosophical leadership issues for a biblical worship practice in a postmodern culture, and (2) practical concerns relating to development of a vibrant local church worship ministry. Course Credits: 3
NB: Not offered every year.
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| 2024-2025 | MUSI 309 | Worship and LeadershipAn examination of leadership issues in the worship practices of the contemporary evangelical church. Through exploration of a range of approaches to the arts, liturgy, worship evangelism, service design, and curation, the course is concerned with (1) theological and philosophical leadership issues for a biblical worship practice in a postmodern culture, and (2) practical concerns relating to development of a vibrant local church worship ministry. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): RELS 111,112 and Upper Level Standing
NB: Not offered every year.
Cross-listed: WRSH 301 |
| 2024-2025 | MUSI 310 | Special Topics in MusicTopics vary from year to year. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): 6 sem. hrs. of music or instructor's permission.
NB: Not offered every year. Course may be repeated.
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| 2025-2026 | MUSI 310 | Special Topics in MusicTopics vary from year to year. Course Credits: 3
NB: Not offered every year. Course may be repeated.
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| 2024-2025 | MUSI 320 | Arranging for Worship TeamsAn introduction to arranging techniques for the most common instruments and voice groupings found in church worship teams. Materials are taken from contemporary songs and more traditional church repertoire. Student arrangements are performed as often as possible. Course Credits: 2
Prerequisite(s): MUSI 225, 226 or permission of the instructor. (0-0; 2-0)
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair
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| 2025-2026 | MUSI 320 | Arranging for Worship TeamsAn introduction to arranging techniques for the most common instruments and voice groupings found in church worship teams. Materials are taken from contemporary songs and more traditional church repertoire. Student arrangements are performed as often as possible. Course Credits: 2
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
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| 2024-2025 | MUSI 325 | Tonal Harmony IIIAdvanced integrated study of music theory, including written harmony, form and analysis, and counterpoint. Harmonic elements include secondary seventh chords; dominant 9th, 11th, and 13th chords; chromatic harmony; modulation; and writing in two, three, and four parts. Further studies in harmonic and melodic dictation and sight-singing. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): MUSI 225, 226. (3-2; 3-2)
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| 2025-2026 | MUSI 325 | Tonal Harmony IIIAdvanced integrated study of music theory, including written harmony, form and analysis, and counterpoint. Harmonic elements include secondary seventh chords; dominant 9th, 11th, and 13th chords; chromatic harmony; modulation; and writing in two, three, and four parts. Further studies in harmonic and melodic dictation and sight-singing. Course Credits: 3
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| 2025-2026 | MUSI 326 | Counterpoint, Form & AnalysisAdvanced integrated study of music theory, including written harmony, form and analysis, and counterpoint. Harmonic elements include secondary seventh chords; dominant 9th, 11th, and 13th chords; chromatic harmony; modulation; and writing in two, three, and four parts. Further studies in harmonic and melodic dictation and sight-singing. Course Credits: 3
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| 2024-2025 | MUSI 326 | Counterpoint, Form, and AnalysisAdvanced integrated study of music theory, including written harmony, form and analysis, and counterpoint. Harmonic elements include secondary seventh chords; dominant 9th, 11th, and 13th chords; chromatic harmony; modulation; and writing in two, three, and four parts. Further studies in harmonic and melodic dictation and sight-singing. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): MUSI 325. (3-2; 3-2)
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| 2024-2025 | MUSI 327 | CompositionThe study of composition with emphasis on the student producing pieces in a variety of genres and styles (generally short works for soloists, small ensembles, or digital media). The course format involves weekly sessions of a private or semiprivate nature, with the instructor guiding the student in his or her work. (Workload expectations vary with the credit assigned, 2 or 3 sem. hrs. credit.) Course Credits: 2, 3
Prerequisite(s): Prior studies in music theory, preferably MUSI 225, 226, and permission of the instructor. (0-1-0 or 0-1-0)
NB: May not be available every semester.
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| 2025-2026 | MUSI 327 | CompositionThe study of composition with emphasis on the student producing pieces in a variety of genres and styles (generally short works for soloists, small ensembles, or digital media). The course format involves weekly sessions of a private or semi-private nature, with the instructor guiding the student in his or her work. (Workload expectations vary with the credit assigned, 2 or 3 sem. hrs. credit.) Course Credits: 2, 3
NB: May not be available every semester.
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| 2024-2025 | MUSI 328 | CompositionThe study of composition with emphasis on the student producing pieces in a variety of genres and styles (generally short works for soloists, small ensembles, or digital media). The course format involves weekly sessions of a private or semi-private nature, with the instructor guiding the student in his or her work. (The workload expectations vary with the credit assigned, 2 or 3 sem. hrs. credit.) Course Credits: 2
Prerequisite(s): Prior studies in music theory, preferably MUSI 225, 226, and permission of the instructor. (0-1-0 or 0-1-0)
NB: May not be available every semester.
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| 2025-2026 | MUSI 328 | CompositionThe study of composition with emphasis on the student producing pieces in a variety of genres and styles (generally short works for soloists, small ensembles, or digital media). The course format involves weekly sessions of a private or semi-private nature, with the instructor guiding the student in his or her work. (The workload expectations vary with the credit assigned, 2 or 3 sem. hrs. credit.) Course Credits: 2
NB: May not be available every semester.
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| 2024-2025 | MUSI 329 | CompositionThe study of composition with emphasis on the student producing pieces in a variety of genres and styles (generally short works for soloists, small ensembles, or digital media). The course format involves weekly sessions of a private or semi-private nature, with the instructor guiding the student in his or her work. (The workload expectations vary with the credit assigned, 2 or 3 sem. hrs. credit.) Course Credits: 2
Prerequisite(s): Prior studies in music theory, preferably MUSI 225, 226, and permission of the instructor. (0-1-0 or 0-1-0)
NB: May not be available every semester.
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| 2025-2026 | MUSI 329 | CompositionThe study of composition with emphasis on the student producing pieces in a variety of genres and styles (generally short works for soloists, small ensembles, or digital media). The course format involves weekly sessions of a private or semi-private nature, with the instructor guiding the student in his or her work. (The workload expectations vary with the credit assigned, 2 or 3 sem. hrs. credit.) Course Credits: 2
NB: May not be available every semester.
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| 2024-2025 | MUSI 330 | Music History to 1600A study of musical styles, forms, and composers up to 1600. This encompasses an evaluation of ancient, medieval, and Renaissance music. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): MUSI 131, 132; 225, 226.
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair
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| 2025-2026 | MUSI 330 | Music History to 1600A study of musical styles, forms, and composers up to 1600. This encompasses an evaluation of ancient, medieval, and Renaissance music. Course Credits: 3
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
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| 2024-2025 | MUSI 331 | Instrumental LiteratureThe course is an introduction to representative instrumental solo, ensemble, and orchestra literature for the student's particular instruments. Through the study of primary literature (musical scores), source readings and secondary material, the student is acquainted with standard instrumental literature and a variety of musicological and pedagogical perspectives on this body of music. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the instrumental performance stream or instructor's consent (upper level standing).
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| 2025-2026 | MUSI 331 | Instrumental LiteratureThe course is an introduction to representative instrumental solo, ensemble, and orchestra literature for the student's particular instruments. Through the study of primary literature (musical scores), source readings and secondary material, the student is acquainted with standard instrumental literature and a variety of musicological and pedagogical perspectives on this body of music. Course Credits: 3
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| 2024-2025 | MUSI 333 | Keyboard LiteratureA survey of solo music for keyboard instruments from the Renaissance to the present. Works for the harpsichord, clavichord, and piano are reviewed. Course Credits: 2
Prerequisite(s): MUSI 131, 132, 225, 226; 325, and 326 (may be taken concurrently). (2-0 or 2-0)
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair
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| 2025-2026 | MUSI 333 | Keyboard LiteratureA survey of solo music for keyboard instruments from the Renaissance to the present. Works for the harpsichord, clavichord, and piano are reviewed. Course Credits: 2
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
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| 2024-2025 | MUSI 334 | Songwriting for Worship IIA course for students who have done Songwriting for Worship I (MUSI 227), and want to explore working on a self-directed creative project. Students write original songs, which creatively pair music and lyrics that will enhance the worship life of Christians, either in gathered worship or private devotional worship. A spiritual theme which runs across the compositions will be emphasized. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): MUSI 225 and 227
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| 2025-2026 | MUSI 334 | Songwriting for Worship IIA course for students who have done Songwriting for Worship I (MUSI 227), and want to explore working on a self-directed creative project. Students write original songs, which creatively pair music and lyrics that will enhance the worship life of Christians, either in gathered worship or private devotional worship. A spiritual theme which runs across the compositions will be emphasized. Course Credits: 3
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| 2024-2025 | MUSI 335 | Choral LiteratureThe development of sacred and secular choral music from the Middle Ages to the present. Forms and stylistic considerations are examined in representative choral works including the mass, the cantata, the oratorio, and other genres. Course Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): MUSI 131, 132; 225, 226; and 330 (may be taken concurrently).
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair
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| 2025-2026 | MUSI 335 | Choral LiteratureThe development of sacred and secular choral music from the Middle Ages to the present. Forms and stylistic considerations are examined in representative choral works including the mass, the cantata, the oratorio, and other genres. Course Credits: 3
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
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| 2024-2025 | MUSI 336 | Vocal LiteratureA study of forms, idioms, and styles characteristic of solo and chamber song in western art music. Emphasis is on the literature available in Central Europe, the British Isles, and North America from the sixteenth century through to the twentieth century. Course Credits: 2
Prerequisite(s): MUSI 131, 132; 225, 226; 325, and 326 (may be taken concurrently). (2-0 or 2-0)
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair
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| 2025-2026 | MUSI 336 | Vocal LiteratureA study of forms, idioms, and styles characteristic of solo and chamber song in western art music. Emphasis is on the literature available in Central Europe, the British Isles, and North America from the sixteenth century through to the twentieth century. Course Credits: 2
NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
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