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18th/19th Century Music (MUSI30055)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 6.25Not available in 2017
Overview
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This subject examines the classical music of the 18th and 19th century with specific attention to placing the music in historical, social and cultural contexts. Selected works will be chosen in the examination of the materials and structures of music.
Intended learning outcomes
Upon completion of this subject students should be able to:
- Demonstrate a knowledge of the styles, genres and performance practices of the music of the 18th and 19th centuries
- Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of musical analysis and interpretation and the application of this to art music of the 18th and 19th centuries
- Understand musical change in the context of political and social developments.
- Connect their understanding of 18th and 19th century music to the aural comprehension of it.
Generic skills
Upon completion of this subject students should be able to:
• Demonstrate a flexible attitude to the challenges faced by the professional musician in the 21st century;
• Critically and creatively engage with topics of cultural significance across the broader community;
• Understand and appreciate how the arts connect with the broader society and culture.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
Continuous: Preparation and commitment as demonstrated by performance tasks and/or a regularly updated journal of activities embracing all areas studied (50%) - Hurdle requirement 80% attendance.
Formal: A formal written examination of 1 hour duration (50%).
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
Not available in 2017
Time commitment details
12 hours contact & 12 hours study
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
None
Recommended texts and other resources
None
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022