Music and Politics (MUSI40099)
HonoursPoints: 12.5Not available in 2025
About this subject
Overview
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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:
- analyse critically the relationship between music and politics using appropriate theoretical ideas of musicology, ethnomusicology, sociology, and history;
- generate original analysis of the uses of music in political processes;
- evaluate the relationship between nation-states and their arts programs;
- engage critically with a broad range of 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: 4 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUSI20204 | Music and Politics | Not available in 2025 |
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: 4 March 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
10 written responses to weekly readings. 200 words each.
| From Week 2 to Week 11 | 30% |
Annotated bibliography
| Week 4 | 20% |
Research essay proposal
| Week 6 | 10% |
Research essay
| Week 12 | 40% |
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Dates & times
Not available in 2025
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Additional delivery details
Delivery
This subject is co-delivered with MUSI20204 Music and Politics.
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Graduate Diploma in Music Course Bachelor of Music (Degree with Honours) Informal specialisation Composition Informal specialisation Musicology/Ethnomusicology Informal specialisation Performance
Last updated: 4 March 2025