Professional Project (Ethnomusicology) (MUSI40070)
HonoursPoints: 12.5On Campus (Southbank)
Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject introduces students to the methodologies and current issues in applied ethnography of music through the construction, implementation and presentation both orally and in writing of a small scale field research or other investigative project as directed and appropriate to their area of research.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- an understanding of how to design and carry out an ethnographic research project in music;
- personal views regarding the complexity of issues and diversity of methods encountered in musical ethnography, informed by how these issues have been addressed both in the past and currently by others in the disciplines of ethnomusicology and anthropological ethnography; and a willingness to express and debate these views;
- confidence in using modern recording technology and global communications technologies as part of a research project;
- mastery of the vocabulary and writing styles used in the discipline, and understanding of both its written/visual and aural forms;
- an ability to present the result of the project effectively in a public forum.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should be able to demonstrate:
- an emerging confidence and competence with the personal, intellectual and technological skills required for field work;
- ability to present the results of research in a scholarly forum;
- an ability to assess critically the theories and methodologies employed in research in the diverse fields and musical genres of ethnomusicological enquiry.
Last updated: 8 November 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
All of
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUSI30053 | The Ethnography of Music | Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) |
12.5 |
| MUSI40104 | Dissertation Part 1 |
Semester 2 (Extended) (On Campus - Southbank)
Semester 1 (Extended) (On Campus - Southbank)
|
18.75 |
| MUSI40105 | Dissertation Part 2 |
Semester 1 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Southbank)
Semester 2 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Southbank)
|
18.75 |
Note: these can be taken concurrently (at the same time)
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: 8 November 2024
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
A folio presentation of field notes, recordings, critical review of relevant sources, and reflective commentary, as appropriate to the project
| During the examination period | 100% |
Last updated: 8 November 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Coordinator Nicholas Tochka Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 12 hours, comprising one 2-hour seminar per fortnight Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 28 July 2025 to 26 October 2025 Last self-enrol date 8 August 2025 Census date 1 September 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 26 September 2025 Assessment period ends 21 November 2025 Semester 2 contact information
Nicholas Tochka: nicholas.tochka@unimelb.edu.au
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Last updated: 8 November 2024
Further information
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This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Graduate Diploma in Music Informal specialisation Musicology/Ethnomusicology
Last updated: 8 November 2024