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Music and Politics (MUSI40099)
HonoursPoints: 12.5Not available in 2019
Overview
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This subject examines the complex relationship between music and politics from a number of different perspectives, through a series of case studies and key moments in history, demonstrating that music never completely transcends politics but is deeply implicated in many forms of social action and control. It examines issues including the use (and abuse) of music by political regimes, the role of music in international diplomacy, and the function of music in social action and revolution. Students will gain interdisciplinary perspectives on research into studying music and politics, and develop skills to critique the ways in which music is used (or abused) for political motives or economic interests.
Intended learning outcomes
By the end of this course, students should have gained the ability to:
- analyse the relationship between music, politics and social interaction from the perspectives of ethnomusicology, sociology, and history at an advanced level;
- analyse and critique the affective uses of music in political processes at an advanced level;
- evaluate the relationship between nation-states and their arts programs at an advanced level;
- critically engage with literature in this field at an advanced level.
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.
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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MUSI20204 | Music and Politics | Not available in 2024 |
12.5 |
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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A book or video review .
| Week 7 | 35% |
In-class test: multiple-choice & short answer.
| Week 10 | 15% |
Independent research assignment.
| Week 12 | 50% |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
Not available in 2019
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 Musicology/Ethnomusicology Informal specialisation Performance Informal specialisation Composition
Last updated: 3 November 2022