MUS-115 Beethoven: Music, Context, and Myth
Making
In this course students study the life and music
of Ludwig van Beethoven. Students gain a detailed
understanding of Beethoven by viewing his life
through various perspectives, including
biographical studies, Beethoven?s letters, and
popular modern media. Students also learn to
assess source materials and are introduced to the
process of myth making. This course is designed
for non-musicians, but students with a background
in music will also benefit from taking the course.