Music Research (Honours) (MUSI40078)
HonoursPoints: 12.5Online
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Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 - Online |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This is a foundation subject for students taking honours in musicology. Students will be introduced to current issues in musicology and the variety of resources and methodologies available for musicological research. Topics covered will include music bibliographies, editorial practices and archival practices, as well as the mechanics of dissertation writing. Students will be encouraged to base their assignments on the general area of their dissertation.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- access and assess literature in the discipline;
- articulate the main issues in musicology;
- demonstrate their potential for undertaking independent and original musicological research.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students should have developed:
- intellectual curiosity, including understanding of the philosophical and methodological bases of research activity;
- ability and self-confidence to comprehend complex concepts, and to express them lucidly whether orally or in writing;
- knowledge, skills and practices, which provide a basis for independent critical inquiry and research-based writing;
- capacity for self-directed learning and ability to plan work and to use time effectively.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
A mark of 75 or above in
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUSI20198 | Music History 2: C19th Music and Ideas |
Semester 1 (Online)
Summer Term (Online)
|
12.5 |
Corequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUSI40104 | Dissertation Part 1 |
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Southbank)
Semester 1 (Online)
|
18.75 |
Non-allowed subjects
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUSI30032 | Music Research | Semester 1 (Online) |
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 |
|---|---|---|
Library project
| Mid semester | 25% |
Bibliographic assignment
| End of semester | 15% |
Musicological literature assignment
| End of semester | 55% |
Attendance and participation in class including small exercises, and class presentation in weeks 11 & 12 | Throughout the teaching period | 5% |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1 - Online
Coordinator Kerry Murphy Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 24 hours, comprising one 2-hour seminar per week. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 1 March 2021 to 30 May 2021 Last self-enrol date 12 March 2021 Census date 31 March 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 7 May 2021 Assessment period ends 25 June 2021
Additional delivery details
Delivery
This subject is co-delivered with MUSI30032 Music Research.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
- 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 - Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 3 November 2022