Studies In Opera

Subject 740-381 (2008)

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Credit Points:

12.500

Level:

Undergraduate

Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2008:

Semester 2, - Taught on campus.

Pre-teaching Period Start	not applicable
Teaching Period	not applicable
Assessment Period End	not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol	not applicable
Census Date	not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail	not applicable

On campus

Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.

Time Commitment:

Contact Hours: 1 two-hour seminar per week
Total Time Commitment: 120 hours

Prerequisites:

Offered as breadth with prerequisites: 740-138 Discovering Music, or permission of the coordinator.

Corequisites:

None

Recommended Background Knowledge:

None

Non Allowed Subjects:

None

Core Participation Requirements:

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability will impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and the Disability Liaison Unit.

 CoordinatorAssociate Professor Kerry Murphy 

Subject Overview:	The subject is not an introduction to opera but aims to stimulate those who are already interested in the genre. It examines issues that relate to the interdisciplinary nature of opera (such as the importance of the text and staging) alongside a study of selected works from the operatic genre with particular emphasis on their social and historical significance. The course encourages you to think about the future of the genre and also its role in Australia at the present time. On completion of this subject students should: be aware of the important issues in opera studies have a broad overview of the history and future of the genre.
Assessment:	Three journal entries of 500 words due during the semester (30%); end-of-semester essay of 2500-3000 words (65%); attendance and participation in class (5%)
Prescribed Texts:	A reading pack will be available for purchase from the Melbourne University Bookshop before the start of semester.
Breadth Options:	This subject is a level 2 or level 3 subject and is not available to new generation degree students as a breadth option in 2008. This subject or an equivalent will be available as breadth in the future. Breadth subjects are currently being developed and these existing subject details can be used as guide to the type of options that might be available. 2009 subjects to be offered as breadth will be finalised before re-enrolment for 2009 starts in early October.
Fees Information:	Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:	On completion of this subject students should have developed: a capacity for independent critical thought an openness to new ideas knowledge, skills and practices which provide a basis for independent critical inquiry and research-based writing.
Related Course(s):	Bachelor of Arts & Bachelor of Music Bachelor of Music Bachelor of Music (Performance) Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Commerce Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Laws Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Teaching Diploma in Music (Practical) Diploma in Music (Practical)

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