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Paris! Berlioz to the Ballets Russes (MUSI40027)
HonoursPoints: 12.5On Campus (Southbank)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Overview
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Walter Benjamin called Paris the capital of the 19th century.
This subject examines some of the ways in which Paris was a centre for musical activity in the 19th century.
It looks at the importance of music criticism, music societies, theatres/companies and exhibitions. Repertoire is examined from within social and cultural contexts.
Delivery
This subject is co-delivered with MUSI20120 Paris! Berlioz to the Ballets Russes.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should be able to:
- a capacity for independent critical thought;
- high level cognitive skills;
- an openness to new ideas;
- knowledge, skills and practices, which provide a basis for independent critical inquiry and research-based writing.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should be able to:
- a capacity for independent critical thought;
- high-level cognitive skills;
- an openness to new ideas;
- knowledge, skills and practices which provide a basis for independent critical inquiry and research-based writing.
Last updated: 10 November 2023
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: 10 November 2023
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Active participation in class
| Throughout the teaching period | 5% |
1-hour listening test
| During the assessment period | 35% |
Essay
| During the assessment period | 60% |
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Kerry Murphy Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 24 hours, comprising one 2-hour class per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 27 February 2023 to 28 May 2023 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2023 Census date 31 March 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2023 Assessment period ends 23 June 2023
Additional delivery details
Delivery
This subject is co-delivered with MUSI20120 Paris! Berlioz to the Ballets Russes.
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
A reading pack will be available for purchase from the Bookroom before the start of semester.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Graduate Diploma in Music Informal specialisation Performance Informal specialisation Composition Informal specialisation Musicology/Ethnomusicology - 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: 10 November 2023