Music Research (Honours) (MUSI40078)
HonoursPoints: 12.5On Campus (Southbank)
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This is a foundation subject for students taking honours in musicology. Students will be introduced to current issues in musicology and the variety of resources and methodologies available for musicological research.
Topics covered will include music bibliographies, editorial practices and archival practices, as well as the mechanics of dissertation writing. Students will be encouraged to base their assignments on the general area of their dissertation.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- access and assess literature in the discipline;
- articulate the main issues in musicology;
- demonstrate their potential for undertaking independent and original musicological research.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students should have developed:
- intellectual curiosity, including understanding of the philosophical and methodological bases of research activity;
- ability and self-confidence to comprehend complex concepts, and to express them lucidly whether orally or in writing;
- knowledge, skills and practices, which provide a basis for independent critical inquiry and research-based writing;
- capacity for self-directed learning and ability to plan work and to use time effectively.
Last updated: 13 November 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUSI40104 | Dissertation Part 1 |
Semester 2 (Extended) (On Campus - Southbank)
Semester 1 (Extended) (On Campus - Southbank)
|
18.75 |
Non-allowed subjects
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUSI30032 | Music Research | Semester 1 (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: 13 November 2024
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Library project
| Mid teaching period | 25% |
Bibliographic assignment
| End of the teaching period | 15% |
Musicological literature assignment
| End of the teaching period | 55% |
Attendance and participation in class including small exercises, and class presentation in weeks 11 & 12
| Throughout the teaching period | 5% |
Last updated: 13 November 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator John Gabriel Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 24 hours, comprising one 2-hour seminar per week. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 3 March 2025 to 1 June 2025 Last self-enrol date 14 March 2025 Census date 31 March 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 9 May 2025 Assessment period ends 27 June 2025 Semester 1 contact information
John Gabriel: john.gabriel@unimelb.edu.au
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Additional delivery details
Delivery
This subject is co-delivered with MUSI30032 Music Research.
Last updated: 13 November 2024
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Graduate Diploma in Music Informal specialisation Composition Informal specialisation Musicology/Ethnomusicology Informal specialisation Performance - 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.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 13 November 2024