Program Overview

Course Information

Course Description

The course introduces students to the sociological study of music, through a critical presentation and discussion of the work of key representatives such as Auguste Comte, Herbert Spencer, Georg Simmel, Jules Combarieu, Paul Bekker, Max Weber, Alfred Schutz, John Mueller, Alphons Silbermann, Kurt Blaukopf, Tia DeNora, and Theodor W. Adorno. Issues examined include the social formation of music materials, styles, forms, and genres, the social role of the musician, and the social function of music, as well as the character and evolution of musical institutions and audiences.

Course Details

Course Code

MUSIC369

Instructor

M·rkos TsÈtsos

Course Calendar

The course calendar includes the following dates:

• Previous Month: January 2026
• Next Month: February 2026
• Days of the week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
• Dates: 29, 30, 31, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31

Announcements

• Examination for postgraduate students: Saturday, December 20, 2025 - 6:28 p.m.
• Regarding the textbook: Friday, May 30, 2025 - 5:28 p.m.
• EvdÛxos textbook: Monday, March 24, 2025 - 11:14 a.m.
• Course material: Wednesday, June 5, 2024 - 9:30 p.m.