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High Baroque Music of the German World (MUSI40049)
HonoursPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Overview
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A contextual 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: 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
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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In-class short answer and multiple choice test (50 minutes). | Week 6 | 25% |
Individual oral presentation (10 minutes), starting week 8. | From Week 6 to Week 12 | 25% |
Written assignment (2000 words). | End of semester | 40% |
Active participation in class discussions Hurdle requirement: Active participation in class discussions throughout semester. | Throughout the semester | 10% |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total time commitment 170 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
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation Performance Specialisation (BH-MUS) Informal specialisation Composition Specialisation (BH-MUS) Informal specialisation Musicology/Ethnomusicology Specialisation (BH-MUS) Major Tailored Program (BH-MUS)
Last updated: 3 November 2022