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High Baroque Music of the German World (MUSI30014)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Overview
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A study of representative works by composers employed in a variety of situations throughout the German-speaking lands, 1700–1750.
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: 27 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
One of the subjects below or by permission of the coordinator.
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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MUSI10047 | Music History 1: Monteverdi to Mozart | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
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: 27 April 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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In-class short answer and multiple choice test | Week 6 | 25% |
Individual oral presentation (10 minutes), starting week 8 | From Week 8 to Week 12 | 25% |
Written assignment (1500 words) | End of semester | 40% |
Active participation in class discussions, ongoing. | Throughout the semester | 10% |
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator David Irving Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total time commitment 120 hours Teaching period 26 February 2018 to 27 May 2018 Last self-enrol date 9 March 2018 Census date 31 March 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 4 May 2018 Assessment period ends 22 June 2018 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
120 hours
Last updated: 27 April 2024
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 Course Diploma in Music Informal specialisation Performance/ Composition/ Musicology/ Ethnomusicology Specialisation - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 27 April 2024