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Topics in Musicology (MUSI30270)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5Not available in 2024
Overview
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This subject introduces students to a major research topic in the field of historical musicology. Considering a broad range of case studies, students learn how music researchers have approached, evaluated, and answered questions related to this topic in different geographical locations and time periods.
The subject is especially designed for students considering honours or graduate research in music, as well as students in history, modern languages, or cultural studies. Topics may include “Music Criticism,” “Music and Disability,” “The Symphony,” “Topic Theory,” etc., as announced in advance.
2023 Topic: Music and meaning from Bach to Beethoven and beyond.
In this subject we will explore the construction of meaning in Western music from the early Modern period to the present through the lens of the theory of musical topics. The concept of topic alludes to conventional figures that refer audiences to culturally shared worlds of meaning. Topical awareness can influence our understanding of individual works and help shape their interpretation. Although our main focus will be the Western art music tradition, the use of topics in other genres such as video game, popular, and film music will be considered.
Delivery
This subject is co-taught with MUSI40111 Honours Music Studies 2. Students cannot simultaneously enrol in co-taught subjects in the same study period.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- identify major perspectives and methods associated with contemporary topics in historical musicology;
- compare how major topics in historical musicology have been applied to diverse contexts and time periods;
- find and assess the secondary literature in historical musicology on a major issue in the study of music;
- craft and answer a research question related to a major topic in historical musicology using primary, secondary and tertiary sources in the discipline as appropriate.
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
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
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: 27 April 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Written responses
| During the teaching period | 50% |
Project proposal - 500 words excluding references
| Mid teaching period | 10% |
Research project - 1500 words (equivalent) excluding references
| During the examination period | 40% |
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Dates & times
Not available in 2024
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Last updated: 27 April 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 Bachelor of Music Course Graduate Diploma in Music Course Diploma in Music - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- 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