Cultural Perspectives On Music

Unit code: ACO3001 | Study level: Undergraduate
Credit points
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
Footscray Nicholson
Prerequisites
Students enrolled in course code ABAB and LBLA  must complete at least 24 credit points (equivalent to 2 units) of an Arts Major before undertaking any Level 3 units.
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Overview
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Overview

This unit of study develops an understanding and exploration of music with reference to cultural, aesthetic, political and social dimensions. Students develop an appreciation of the cultural place and role of music through workshops, listening exercises and research activities forums.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Appraise, interpret and analyse the major aspects of human musical activity in Australia and throughout the world;
  2. Develop a vocabulary and critical listening skills that will enable them to discuss music from an informed critical framework;
  3. Articulate the ways in which music and identity are linked within social and cultural formations;
  4. Analyse ways in which music has been connected historically to individual places, looking in particular at how this connection is expressed in musical terms and techniques; and
  5. Evaluate and apply a range of musicological research methods.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Exercise
|
Grade: 25%
Theory and Aural exercises
Assessment type: Review
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Grade: 25%
Review of musicological resources
Assessment type: Project
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Grade: 25%
Musicology Project
Assessment type: Presentation
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Grade: 25%
Musical Presentation

Required reading

Selected readings will be made available via VU Collaborate.

As part of a course

This unit is not compulsory for any specific course. Depending on the course you study, this unit may be taken as an elective.

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