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MUSV1011

Historical Perspectives on Music I

Credits 7.5
Level Foundation courses, level I
Course start Autumn 2010
Duration 1 semester
Examination arrangement Home examination

About

About the course

Course content

Through studies of relevant literature and examples, the course provides an introduction to central characteristics regarding the musical development in western culture. Within the historical perspective, emphasis is placed on the music's position in a social and cultural context. In addition to the reading list, a compulsory syllabus of musical work, excerpts and examples are included.



Learning outcome

The objective of the course is to provide an introduction to central characteristics in the music history of western culture, from the Middle Ages until ca the year 1800.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures and compulsory attendance to seminars. Minimum 2 written essays must be delivered during the semester. The text for the home examination should have a maximum length of 10 pages (typed, 1,5/12).


Compulsory assignments

  • Seminars
  • 2 essays

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Kunst, medier og kommunikasjon (BKUNST)
Musikkvitenskap (BMUSV)

Required previous knowledge

Requires admission to the Bachelor's programme in Musicology.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
MUSP4113 3.5 sp
MUSP4125 2.5 sp
This course has academic overlap with the courses in the table above. If you take overlapping courses, you will receive a credit reduction in the course where you have the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.

Subject areas

  • Music History
  • Musicology

Contact information

Course coordinator

Lecturers

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Music

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Home examination
Grade: Letters

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2010

Home examination
Weighting 100/100 Date Submission 2010-12-15 Duration 2 dager

Re-sit examination - Spring 2011

Home examination
Weighting 100/100 Date Release 2011-05-30
Submission 2011-06-01 Duration 2 dager

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