為學生建立欣賞古典音樂時應具備的基礎常識與概念，包括：樂曲的類型、樂器的音色特徵、樂曲創作的時代背景、及對作曲家的生命的瞭解與其作品風格特色的聯想。學生在未來可以循著這些課堂上所建立的方向，繼續更深入的探討古典音樂的世界。課程內涵包括:音樂基本元素的運用時代風格的轉變、樂器的認識、樂曲類型的介紹、著名音樂家生命、著名演奏家及團體名碟欣賞、發現音樂的趣味創意的另類演出。

Establish basic common sense and concepts that students should have when appreciating classical music, including: types of music, timbre characteristics of instruments, the background of the music creation, and understanding of the composer's life and associations with the style and characteristics of his works. Students can follow the directions established in these classes in the future and continue to explore the world of classical music in greater depth. The content of the course includes: the application of basic elements of music, changes in era styles, understanding of musical instruments, introduction to music types, lives of famous musicians, appreciation of famous discs by famous performers and groups, and alternative performances that discover interesting and creative music.

授課內容
概述自西元1600年以降，西洋古典音樂的發展、時代風格的演變、各樂器的特色、及樂曲的類型。
教學目標
為學生建立欣賞古典音樂時應具備的基礎常識與概念，包括：樂曲的類型、樂器的音色特徵、樂曲創作的時代背景、及對作曲家的生命的瞭解與其作品風格特色的聯想。學生在未來可以循著這些課堂上所建立的方向，繼續更深入的探討古典音樂的世界。
學生通過此課程後所培養的能力： 培養學生從人文的各種角度去思考與欣賞古典音樂的內涵。啟發學生對音樂的愛好，讓音樂成為生活的一部份，並帶動參與藝文活動的熱情。

Teaching content
An overview of the development of Western classical music since 1600 AD, the evolution of era styles, the characteristics of each instrument, and the types of music.
Teaching objectives
Establish basic common sense and concepts that students should have when appreciating classical music, including: types of music, timbre characteristics of instruments, the background of the music creation, and understanding of the composer's life and associations with the style and characteristics of his works. Students can follow the directions established in these classes in the future and continue to explore the world of classical music in greater depth.
Abilities developed by students after passing this course: Cultivate students to think and appreciate the connotation of classical music from various humanistic perspectives. Inspire students' interest in music, make music a part of life, and stimulate enthusiasm for participating in artistic and cultural activities.

Kamien, Roger，音樂:認識與欣賞，台北: 麥格羅˙希爾，民91

Kamien, Roger, Music: Understanding and Appreciation, Taipei: McGraw-Hill, 91