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Professional Project (Musicology) (MUSI40071)
HonoursPoints: 12.5Online
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Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 - Online |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject introduces students to the methodologies needed in applied musicology through the implementation and presentation both orally and in writing of a number of small-scale research projects (such as programme notes, talks, research assistance, material for the web) as directed and appropriate to their area of research.
The research project topics and timelines are agreed upon in collaboration between student and supervisor at the commencement of the semester.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- skills to be able to plan and construct a conference paper;
- ability and self-confidence to present a lucid oral presentation;
- ability to assess scholarly presentations;
- ability to carry out a prescribed research task;
- knowledge of what is required to submit work to a scholarly publication.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students will have developed:
- a capacity for independent critical thought;
- an openness to new ideas;
- knowledge, skills and practices that provide a basis for independent critical inquiry and research-based writing.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
A written folio of work completed during the semester
| During the teaching period | 65% |
A written reflective commentary on what was achieved by the research projects
| During the examination period | 35% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1 - Online
Coordinator Kerry Murphy Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 6 hours, comprising one 1-hour seminar per fortnight (alternating with Dissertation seminar). Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 28 February 2022 to 29 May 2022 Last self-enrol date 11 March 2022 Census date 31 March 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 6 May 2022 Assessment period ends 24 June 2022
Last updated: 31 January 2024
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 Course Graduate Diploma in Music Informal specialisation Musicology/Ethnomusicology
Last updated: 31 January 2024