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Music and Politics (MUSI20204)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5Not available in 2023
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Overview
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This subject examines the complex relationship between music and politics through a series of historical and cross-cultural case studies.
Students explore diverse interdisciplinary topics such as the use of music by political regimes, the role of music in international diplomacy, and the function of music in social movements.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- identify the relationship between music and politics using perspectives from musicology, ethnomusicology, sociology, and history;
- identify the uses of music in political processes;
- evaluate the relationship between nation-states and their arts programs;
- engage with literature in the field.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students should have developed:
- a receptive attitude to new ideas about music-making;
- the capacity for independent and critical reflection on music-making;
- knowledge, skills and practices required for independent critical inquiry and research-based writing about music-making and the arts.
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
One of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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MUSI10047 | Music History 1: 17th & 18th Centuries | Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
MUSI10227 | Musics of the World | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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MUSI40099 | 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: 27 April 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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10 written responses to weekly readings. 200 words each.
| From Week 2 to Week 11 | 50% |
Research essay proposal
| Week 6 | 10% |
Research essay
| Week 12 | 40% |
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Dates & times
Not available in 2023
Additional delivery details
Delivery
This subject is co-delivered with MUSI40099 Music and Politics.
Last updated: 27 April 2024
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 Diploma in Music Course Bachelor of Music Informal specialisation Music Electives Breadth Track Popular Music - 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 (Production)
- 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: 27 April 2024