Women in Music (MUSI40028)
HonoursPoints: 12.5Not available in 2017
About this subject
Overview
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A study of the ways in which gender and sexual difference have been represented in the making and composing of art music. Beginning with medieval women, this subject explores the social and cultural context of women composers and performers from Hildegard to Clara Schumann and Ethel Smyth through to contemporary composers such as Kaija Saariaho, as well as ideas of the “angel in the house” and the New Woman. It problematises women’s bodies, women’s voices and women’s place in society, examining music by and about women as well as representations of women’s music in art, literature and film.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should have a detailed knowledge of women composers and musicians and their achievements and an understanding of the application of feminist theories to studies in music.
Generic skills
Students who have studied this subject should develop and enhance:
- their analytic and problem solving skills
- a capacity for independent critical thought
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
- One 1800-word review essay due mid-semester (40%)
- One 3200-word research essay due at the end of semester (55%)
- Participation in class discussion (5%)
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
Not available in 2017
Time commitment details
120 hours
Additional delivery details
Available as breadth by permission of the coordinator
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Graduate Diploma in Music Informal specialisation Musicology/Ethnomusicology Specialisation (BH-MUS) Informal specialisation Performance Specialisation (BH-MUS) Major Tailored Program (BH-MUS) Informal specialisation Composition Specialisation (BH-MUS) - Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 3 November 2022