Courses and Schedules

LIB-3200 The Music of War and Peace


The Music of War and Peace examines music through the lens of war. From the patriotic songs written during the Civil War to songs of remembrance performed in the aftermath of Sept. 11, music has always been greatly affected by conflict. This course connects compositions and songs to their societal functions, unearths their cultural genealogies, and looks at how music has been used throughout history. The music analyzed in this class inspired soldiers, started riots, calmed angry nations, served as propaganda, sent secret messages, and forced governments to censor and imprison their composers. From this course, students will learn how to analyze, reveal, and explain the societal function of different music either inspired by or used during war.

Advisory: This course is an interdisciplinary General Education offering and does not require prior knowledge of music.

Study Methods:

Accelerated Courses (LIB-3200-AC):
3 consecutive Sessions during each 12-week term
Jul 2026,  Aug 2026,  Sep 2026,  Oct 2026,  Nov 2026,  Dec 2026,  Jan 2027,  Feb 2027,  Mar 2027,  Apr 2027,  May 2027,  Jun 2027


Guided Study (LIB-3200-GS):
Sep 2026,  Jan 2027,  May 2027


Online Courses (LIB-3200-OL):
May 2026,  Sep 2026,  Jan 2027,  May 2027


Credits: 3

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