Music Theory (Thesis) (M.A.): Gender and Women's Studies (45 credits)
Offered by: Music (Schulich School of Music)
Degree: Master of Arts
Program credit weight: 45
Program Description
The M.A. in Music; Theory - Gender and Women’s Studies focuses on issues centrally related to gender, sexuality, feminist theory, and/or women’s studies. This program is offered in collaboration with the McGill Institute for Gender, Sexuality, and Feminist Studies that includes faculty and graduate students from across the University.
Students admitted to the M.A. in Music; Theory – Gender and Women’s Studies who have undergraduate degrees other than the B.Mus.; Major in Theory from McGill University, may be required to successfully complete one or more undergraduate course(s) before completion of the Master’s program.
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Required Courses (30 credits)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| WMST 601 | Feminist Theories and Methods. | 3 |
Feminist Theories and Methods. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Examination of feminist theories and research methods from a variety of disciplinary perspectives. | ||
Thesis Courses
The candidate will undertake supervised research leading to a thesis that will be an in-depth investigation in some specialized field of Music Theory on a topic centrally related to issues of Gender and/or Women's Studies.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUGS 684 | Master's Thesis Research 2. | 6 |
Master's Thesis Research 2. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Independent research work under the direction of the Thesis Supervisor. | ||
| MUGS 685 | Master's Thesis Research 3. | 9 |
Master's Thesis Research 3. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Independent research work under the direction of the Thesis Supervisor. | ||
| MUGS 686 | Master's Thesis Research 4. | 12 |
Master's Thesis Research 4. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Independent research work under the direction of the Thesis Supervisor. | ||
Complementary Courses (15 credits)
9 credits from the following:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUTH 652 | Seminar in Music Theory 1. | 3 |
Seminar in Music Theory 1. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Seminar in music theory. Topic varies by year. | ||
| MUTH 653 | Seminar in Music Theory 2. | 3 |
Seminar in Music Theory 2. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Seminar in music theory. Topic varies by year. | ||
| MUTH 654 | Seminar in Music Theory 3. | 3 |
Seminar in Music Theory 3. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Seminar in music theory. Topic varies by year. | ||
| MUTH 655 | Seminar in Music Theory 4. | 3 |
Seminar in Music Theory 4. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Seminar in music theory. Topic varies by year. | ||
| MUTH 656 | Seminar in Music Theory 5. | 3 |
Seminar in Music Theory 5. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Seminar in music theory. Topic varies by year. | ||
| MUTH 657 | Seminar in Music Theory 6. | 3 |
Seminar in Music Theory 6. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Seminar in music theory. Topic varies by year. | ||
3 credits from the following:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MUTH 658 | History of Music Theory 1. | 3 |
History of Music Theory 1. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Selected topics in the history of music theory from Greek antiquity to 1700 through readings of primary and secondary literature. | ||
| MUTH 659 | History of Music Theory 2. | 3 |
History of Music Theory 2. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Selected topics in the history of music theory from 1700 to the present through readings of primary and secondary literature. | ||
3 credits of:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| WMST 602 | Feminist Research Symposium. | 3 |
Feminist Research Symposium. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Discussion and development of participants' research in gender and women's studies. | ||
Or a 3 credit seminar at the 600 level or higher, on gender/women's issues, which may be selected from within or outside the Schulich School of Music. The selection must be approved by the Theory Area.