Music and Politics (MUSI20204)

Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Southbank)

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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: 20 March 2025

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

One of

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
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
MUSI40099 Music and Politics
Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)
 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: 20 March 2025

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

10 written responses to weekly readings. 200 words each.

  • 2000 words
From Week 2 to Week 1150%

Research essay proposal

  • 250 words
Week 610%

Research essay

  • 1750 words
Hurdle requirement: Assessment task must be attempted.		Week 1240%

Last updated: 20 March 2025

Dates & times

  • Semester 2
    CoordinatorMelanie Plesch
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Southbank)
    Contact hours24 hours, comprising one 2-hour lecture per week.
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024
    Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024
    Census date 2 September 2024
    Last date to withdraw without fail20 September 2024
    Assessment period ends15 November 2024

    Semester 2 contact information

    Melanie Plesch: mplesch@unimelb.edu.au 

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Additional delivery details

Delivery

This subject is co-delivered with MUSI40099 Music and Politics.

Last updated: 20 March 2025

Further information

Last updated: 20 March 2025