Paris! Berlioz to the Ballets Russes

This subject is not offered in 2015.

120 hours

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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.

Walter Benjamin called Paris the capital of the 19th century. This subject examines some of the ways in which Paris was a centre for musical activity in the 19th century. It looks at the importance of music criticism, music societies, theatres/companies and exhibitions. Repertoire is examined from within social and cultural contexts.

On completion of this subject students should have developed

• a capacity for independent critical thought
• high level cognitive skills
• an openness to new ideas
• knowledge, skills and practices, which provide a basis for independent critical inquiry and research-based writing.

An essay of 3000 words due week 10 (60%); a one-hour listening test held end of semester (35%); attendance and participation in class (5%).

A reading pack will be available for purchase from the Bookroom before the start of semester.

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

On completion of this subject students should have developed:

• a capacity for independent critical thought

• high-level cognitive skills

• an openness to new ideas

• knowledge, skills and practices which provide a basis for independent critical inquiry and research-based writing.