Key facts
UNE unit code: MUSI131
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- Trimester 2 - Online
- Yes
- No
- No
- 6
Unit information
This unit introduces you to cross-cultural concepts and the analysis of diverse musical practices from across Africa, the Americas, Asia, Australia, Europe and Oceania.
On your global journey of musical discovery, you will gain knowledge of the fundamental building blocks of music and music’s place in various social, cultural and historical contexts.
Through active listening and aural analysis, you will learn to classify and describe different musical practices and musical instruments using culturally appropriate and scholarly terms.
By completing this unit, you will gain foundational skills and knowledge in musicology, music theory and music analysis.
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| Teaching period | Mode/location |
|---|---|
| Trimester 2 | Online |
*Offering is subject to availability
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There are no intensive schools required for this unit.
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Notes
A rudimentary knowledge of music notation is required.
Please refer to the student handbook for current details on this unit.
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- demonstrate a broad and coherent knowledge of basic musical techniques and structures of diverse repertoires from around the world using appropriate terminology and concepts;
- present a coherent and independent exposition of musical knowledge of musical techniques and structures of diverse repertoires of music from around the world within a framework of musicological discourse;
- critically evaluate the styles of diverse musical repertoires from around the world and apply this knowledge to social, cultural and historical contexts;
- demonstrate a broad knowledge of musical technologies, musical instruments, performance practices and means of production, relevant to diverse musical repertoires from around the world; and
- exercise critical thinking and judgement though collaborative and individual research tasks, problem solving, cultural sensitivity and the ethical study of music.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
| Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment 1 | Yes | 20% | All offerings | Organology Task No. Words: 1000 |
| Assignment 2 | Yes | 20% | All offerings | Analysis Task No. Words: 1000 |
| Assignment 3 | Yes | 40% | All offerings | Essay No. Words: 1500 |
| Online Test 1 | No | 10% | All offerings | No. Words: 500 equivalent |
| Online Test 2 | No | 10% | All offerings | No. Words: 500 equivalent |
Learning resources
Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
World Music Concise: A Global Journey
ISBN: 9780815386094
Miller, T. and Shahriari, A., Routledge 2nd ed. 2019
Text refers to: All offerings
Note: Recommended material is held in the University Library — purchase is optional.
Music in Words: A Guide to Research and Writing about Music
ISBN: 9780195373738
Herbert, T., Oxford University Press 2009
Text refers to: All offerings
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