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SOCI A100 Introductory Sociology 3 crs.
This introductory course focuses on the key concepts, theories, and methods that sociologists use to understand the social world. Readings, lectures, videos, and presentations are used to examine the role that culture, socialization, social inequality, and social institutions (e.g., family, education, government, economy, religion) play in shaping human behaviors and human interactions.
SOCI A200 Cultural Anthropology 3 crs.
Major Courses
RELS A215 The Pentateuch 3 crs.
The various theological traditions which comprise the Pentateuch and related writings are studied for their literary value, religious insights, and theological importance for their age and our own.
World Religions Major Course
RELS A216 Biblical Wisdom Literature 3 crs.
Major Courses
PHIL A201 Practical Logic 3 crs.
This course introduces students to the application of practical logical techniques in the analysis and formulation of rational arguments. Topics include how to find premises and conclusions in an argument, definitions, informal fallacies, syllogisms, Venn diagrams, induction, and Mill’s methods.
MUPR M121 – 150 Applied Study 1 – 2 crs.
This course is a concentrated study of voice or a string, woodwind, brass, percussion, or keyboard instrument at the lower division level. Creditable as needed. Music majors and minors only.
MUPR M300 Junior Recital/Recital Appearance 0 crs.
A full or partial recital is required of all candidates for the bachelor of music degrees in performance and jazz studies.
Recital attendance is required of all undergraduate music majors throughout most semesters of residence. Creditable repeatedly.
MUPC M101 Freshman Voice Lab 0 crs.
This is a workshop course for voice majors, offering musical study techniques to prepare for college-level voice lessons: how to practice wisely, how to memorize music quickly and effectively, and how to sing a successful jury exam.
MUPD M110 Introduction to Piano Pedagogy I 2 crs.
This course is an introduction to basic pedagogical principles, general formats of material for beginning pianists, method books currently available, and basic studio policies. In addition to two class meetings each week, students will–during a 45-minute weekly group lesson–assist teachers in the Loyola music preparatory school.
MUPD M111 Introduction to Piano Pedagogy II 2 crs.
MUJZ M107 Jazz Piano and Theory 2 crs.
This course is a study of the theory of jazz harmony, notation, and related functional piano skills. Ear training is also emphasized. This course is a prerequisite to MUTH M304 Jazz Composition and MUTH M309 Modern Arranging.
MUJZ M108 Improvisation I 2 crs.
MUHL M106 Introduction to Music Literature 2 crs.
This course is an introduction to fundamental musical concepts and terminology as applied to listening skills. Students will study a selected body of standard genres and styles used in Western art music from c. 800 CE to the present.
Prerequisite: MUTH M102 or permission of the instructor
MUED M100 Prelude to Music Education 1 cr.
This course provides entering students with an overview of the total music education program in a variety of school settings and to develop artistry in musicianship, pedagogy, and scholarship. Students will become familiar with department policies and procedures related to the major, will learn about opportunities within the department, and will develop skill sets and acquire information to help them navigate university life.
MUIN M100 Arts & Entertainment Industry Forum 1 crs.
Forum is a gathering of all students and faculty in the Music Industry Studies and related Programs. This weekly meeting usually presents a guest speaker from the music industry. These speakers engage in discussions with the class about diverse topics covering all aspects of the music and music industry.
MUGN M100 Italian Diction and Repertoire 1 cr.
This course is designed for singers and covers the basics of Italian pronunciation, including the International Phonetic Alphabet. It develops the student’s ability to sing convincingly in Italian.
MUGN M105 Music Industry Musicianship 2 crs.
All of the Undergraduate Colleges offer minors that range from 18-24 hours. In addition, Loyola offers 13 Interdisciplinary Minors. Information concerning specific requirements for minors is found on the minor tracking sheets posted in the Bulletin. If the requirements for the minor are not completed by graduation, the minor will not be indicated on the transcript. A minimum 2.0 GPA is required in the minor. Students in certain majors must complete a minor as part of their degree requirements.