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French Music Louis XIV to the Revolution (MUSI40100)
HonoursPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 2
Dr David R. M. Irving david.irving@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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This subject surveys and critiques the practice of music in France from the beginning of the reign of Louis XIV (1643) to the Revolution (1789). We will study leading composers, performers, and musical developments in ancien régime France, with case studies including operas, ballets, chamber music, symphonies, and sacred music. We will also examine technological developments such as the printing and publishing of music, and the design of musical instruments. The cultural practice of music in French society is situated within political, economic, and religious frameworks to examine how extra-musical factors impacted on composers, theorists, and professional and amateur musicians. Students will also be introduced to relevant issues and debates in notation, performance practice, the philosophy of music (especially French Enlightenment thought on music), and music theory.
Intended learning outcomes
- Demonstrate detailed knowledge of the principal musical developments in France from the beginning of the reign of Louis XIV (1643) to the Revolution (1789).
- Demonstrate knowledge of performance practice issues related to French music of this period.
- Identify and critically analyse specific genres and works from France 1643-1789.
- Interpret and evaluate the political, cultural, and religious factors that impacted on music at this time, with reference to relevant secondary literature.
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;
- the ability to identify and critically analyse primary source materials.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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MUSI20205 | French Music Louis XIV to the Revolution | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Recommended background knowledge
Musical literacy is assumed
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.
| Week 6 | 25% |
Individual oral presentation.
| From Week 8 to Week 12 | 25% |
Written assignment. Due: first week of examination period.
| During the examination period | 40% |
Active participation in class discussions, throughout semester. | Throughout the semester | 10% |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator David Irving Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours, comprising one 2-hour seminar per week Total time commitment 136 hours Teaching period 23 July 2018 to 21 October 2018 Last self-enrol date 3 August 2018 Census date 31 August 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 21 September 2018 Assessment period ends 16 November 2018 Semester 2 contact information
Dr David R. M. Irving david.irving@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
136 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Prescribed readings will be available via the LMS
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Graduate Diploma in Music 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