Baroque Music of the German World

Subject MUSI40049 (2016)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2016.

Credit Points: 12.5
Level: 4 (Undergraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2016:

Semester 2, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period 25-Jul-2016 to 23-Oct-2016
Assessment Period End 18-Nov-2016
Last date to Self-Enrol 05-Aug-2016
Census Date 31-Aug-2016
Last date to Withdraw without fail 23-Sep-2016


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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 24 hours
Total Time Commitment:

170 hours
Prerequisites:
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:

OR by 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.

Coordinator

Dr David Irving

Contact

david.irving@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

A contextual study of representative works by composers employed in a variety of situations throughout the German-speaking lands, 1600–1750.
Learning Outcomes:

On completion of the subject students should be able to:

  • comprehend the advantages and constraints of the social and religious contexts in which German composers of the 18th century worked
  • identify and analyse genres used by composers of the Baroque era
  • expand their capacity to identify, select, and apply principles of Baroque practices in music they perform
  • understand the value musicological scholarship brings to musical performance
  • develop the ability to critically evaluate contemporary performance practices of Baroque music
Assessment:
  • Written assignment of 3500 words due at the end of semester (55%)
  • Written class presentation of 1500 words presented, as directed, at the end of semester (40%)
  • Attendance and active participation in class discussions (5%)
Prescribed Texts:

A subject reader will be available from the Melbourne University Bookshop prior to the start of semester.
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:

On completion of this subject students should have developed:

  • a receptive attitude to new ideas
  • the capacity for independent and critical reflection
  • knowledge, skills and practices required for independent critical inquiry and research-based writing and presentation
  • the ability to present an academic paper to peers
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: Composition Specialisation (BH-MUS)
Graduate Diploma and Certificate Elective subjects
Musicology/Ethnomusicology Specialisation (BH-MUS)
Performance Specialisation (BH-MUS)
Tailored Program (BH-MUS)

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