The course will appraise the rationale for and relevance of music history courses in diverse settings, including private instruction; conservatory classes; community lectures and courses; and university classes, from undergraduate music appreciation courses for non-music students to graduate courses. General pedagogical issues will be studied, such as the writing across the curriculum movement, peer learning, and the use of educational technology. Teaching techniques and strategies pertinent to specific types of music courses (e.g., survey courses or Canadian music courses) will be explored. Some attention will also be given to a survey of earlier philosophies about the teaching of music history.