Module Details
| Module Code: |
MUSC6002 |
| Title: |
Music History: Perspectives
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Long Title:
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Music History: Perspectives
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| NFQ Level: |
Fundamental |
| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2023/24 ( September 2023 ) |
| Field of Study: |
2121 - Music & Performing Arts
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| Module Description: |
This course explores the broad outlines of music in Western culture, and explores key points in the development of the classical tradition in Europe from the 9th to the 21st centuries.
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| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
| LO1 |
Recognise and describe characteristics of the principal historical styles of Western art music. |
| LO2 |
Explain the relationship of music to specific contexts in Western history. |
| LO3 |
Describe change and evolution of concepts of musical expression. |
| LO4 |
Define key terms relating to musical styles and contexts within the Western tradition. |
| LO5 |
Structure and present information in written form. |
| Dependencies |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
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Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
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| 15422 |
MUSC6002 |
Music History: Perspectives |
Co-requisite Modules
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| No Co-requisite modules listed |
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
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| This module is part of a restricted access course. Students should have passed the BMus Degree entrance test or equivalent. |
| Indicative Content |
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Music in Christian worship
Plainchant and the development of sacred polyphony.
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Music and literature
Music and poetry: courtly traditions, the Lied. Programme music;
Music and drama
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Musical style
Aesthetics;
Elements of style;
Influence of patronage; Influence of public taste
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Music and the marketplace
The commercialisation of music: Italian opera of the seventeenth century to the publishing houses of the 19th century.
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Music and Ideology
Nationalism in 19th and 20th centuries;
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20th century developments
Modernism and post-modernism; Music in 20th century Ireland; Cross-influences of popular and commercial music in 20th century
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Academic writing
The basics of scholarly writing style and use of citation.
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Project writing
Structuring a research project.
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Bibliography skills
Accessing and collating appropriate sources for a research project.
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Module Content & Assessment
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Coursework | 100.00% |
Assessments
| No End of Module Formal Examination |
| Reassessment Requirement |
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.
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The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
| Workload: Full Time |
| Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
| Lecture |
Contact |
Music History: perspectives |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Tutorial |
Contact |
Writing skills, research skills |
Every Week |
1.00 |
1 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Study, research |
Every Week |
4.00 |
4 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.00 |
| Workload: Part Time |
| Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
| Lecture |
Contact |
Music History: perspectives |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Tutorial |
Contact |
Writing skills, research skills |
Every Week |
1.00 |
1 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Study, research |
Every Week |
4.00 |
4 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.00 |
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Module Resources
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| Recommended Book Resources |
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James Peter Burkholder,Donald Jay Grout,Claude V. Palisca. (2019), A History of Western Music, 10th. Norton, New York, [ISBN: 9780393668179].
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Barbara Russano Hanning. (2019), Concise History of Western Music, 5th. W. W. Norton, p.736, [ISBN: 9780393421613].
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J.Peter Burkholder, J.L. Hund-King. (2009), Study and Listening Guide for a History of Western Music and Norton Anthology of Western Music, 6th. Norton, New York, [ISBN: 9780393932591].
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Blanning, T.C.W.. (2009), The Triumph of Music: Composer, Musicians and their Audiences, 1700 to the Present, Dorling Kindersley, [ISBN: 9780141038957].
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Kristine Forney,Andrew Dell'Antonio,Joseph Machlis. The Enjoyment of Music, 14th. [ISBN: 9780393872439].
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Thomas Forrest Kelly. Music Then and Now, [ISBN: 978039312442-2].
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Peter Townsend. (2019), The Evolution of Music Through Culture and Science, Oxford University Press, Oxford, p.283, [ISBN: 9780198848400].
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Karin Pendle. (1991), Women and Music: A History, Indiana University Press, [ISBN: 0585023980].
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K.Marie Stolba. (1998), The Development of Western Music - A History, McGraw-Hill, Boston, [ISBN: 0697293793].
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Henry Raynor. (1972), A Social History of Music; from the Middle Ages to Beethoven, Barrie and Jenkins, London, [ISBN: 0214657833].
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| This module does not have any other resources |
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