Course - Ethnomusicology - MUSV1013
MUSV1013 - Ethnomusicology
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Assignment
Grade: Letters
Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
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Oppgave | 50/100 | 6 weeks | ||
Oppgave | 50/100 | 6 weeks |
Course content
This course offers an introduction to the field of ethnomusicology. While ethnomusicology used to involve the study of music in distant parts of the world and oral traditions in the West, ethnomusicologists have in the last thirty years turned their attention to all forms of traditional, popular and classical musics. Today ethnomusicology is a dynamic interdisciplinary field practiced all over the world that seeks to understand music in its cultural, social and political context through ethnographic research methods. In this course, we will explore different aspects of the discipline from its origins in the early nineteenth century school of comparative musicology to its present day practice. We will trace theories and ideologies that have motivated ethnomusicological enquiry, such as salvage ethnography, diffusionism and cultural relativism. Another aspect of the course focuses on different research methods, such as participant-observation, transcription and bi-musicality. We will discuss the impact of postcolonial theory on the discipline, particularly the politics of writing ethnography and research ethics. Finally, we will explore important debates in the discipline, such as diaspora studies, music and media, and applied research.
Learning outcome
Knowledge:
Students who complete this course successfully will have:
1. gained knowledge of the history of the discipline of ethnomusicology, the methods ethnomusicologists employ and the theories that have shaped the field
2. learned about specific musical artists, traditions and institutions around the world
3. deepened their understanding of important contemporary debates in the field of ethnomusicology
Skills:
Students who complete this course will have:
1. gained the ability to discuss ethnomusicological literature
2. developed their skills in critically analysing audio-visual material
3. deepened their expertise in presenting (both orally and in writing) original thoughts on current debates
Learning methods and activities
This course will consist of lectures. Each lecture will be based on readings and audio-visual case studies. The lectures will also incorporate student discussions and group activities. It is expected that students will be prepared to discuss the set texts and their views on them at each lecture.
Compulsory assignments
- Satisfactory participation in compulsory instruction
Further on evaluation
Students are required to submit two semester essays. One will be due half way through the semester, the second at the end of the course. Each essay should be 8-10 pages long, with font size 12, line spacing 1.5.
If the course is not passed, the student must only retake the part of the assessment that was not passed. If the candidate retakes the exam, there is no need to retake the compulsory assignments.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Musicology (BMUSV)
Recommended previous knowledge
It is recommended that students have a general understanding of current debates in music studies, have an interest in musics from different parts of the world and are open to explore music in its social, cultural and political context.
Required previous knowledge
Requires admission to the Bachelor's programme in Musicology.
Credit reductions
Course code | Reduction | From | To |
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MUSV1033 | 7.5 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2020
Language of instruction: English
Location: Trondheim
- Musicology
Examination
Examination arrangement: Assignment
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
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Spring
ORD
Oppgave
50/100
Release
2020-01-20Submission
2020-03-02
12:00
INSPERA
12:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates -
Spring
ORD
Oppgave
50/100
Release
2020-03-30Submission
2020-05-11
12:00
INSPERA
12:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates
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