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Baroque Music of the German World (MUSI40049)
HonoursPoints: 12.5Not available in 2017
Overview
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A contextual study of representative works by composers employed in a variety of situations throughout the German-speaking lands, 1600–1750.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of the subject students should be able to:
- comprehend the advantages and constraints of the social and religious contexts in which German composers of the 18th century worked
- identify and analyse genres used by composers of the Baroque era
- expand their capacity to identify, select, and apply principles of Baroque practices in music they perform
- understand the value musicological scholarship brings to musical performance
- develop the ability to critically evaluate contemporary performance practices of Baroque music
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should have developed:
- a receptive attitude to new ideas
- the capacity for independent and critical reflection
- knowledge, skills and practices required for independent critical inquiry and research-based writing and presentation
- the ability to present an academic paper to peers
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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MUSI10047 | Music History 1: Monteverdi to Mozart | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
OR by permission of the coordinator.
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
- Written assignment of 3500 words due at the end of semester (55%)
- Written class presentation of 1500 words presented, as directed, at the end of semester (40%)
- Attendance and active participation in class discussions (5%)
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
Not available in 2017
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
A subject reader will be available from the Melbourne University Bookshop prior to the start of semester.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation Musicology/Ethnomusicology Specialisation (BH-MUS) Informal specialisation Performance Specialisation (BH-MUS) Major Tailored Program (BH-MUS) Informal specialisation Composition Specialisation (BH-MUS)
Last updated: 3 November 2022