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High Baroque Music of the German World (MUSI30014)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5Not available in 2020
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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: 11 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 - Southbank) |
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: 11 April 2024
Assessment
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
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: 11 April 2024
Dates & times
Not available in 2020
Time commitment details
170 hours
Additional delivery details
Parkville Semester 1 On-Campus Delivery Information
This subject is delivered in person at the Southbank campus and lectures will be live streamed to Parkville. Students enrolled in the Parkville campus availability can attend at Parkville.
Last updated: 11 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 - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Biomedicine
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Environments
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
- Bachelor of Science
- 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.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 11 April 2024