Bachelor's Programme in Classical Music Performance
Language of instruction
English
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course, students shall:
be able to apply different methods of analysis and research within music as an area of research
have knowledge of recent research within the aesthetics of music, the sociology of music and the psychology of music
be familiar with different definitions, terms and theories within music as an area of research
be able to analyse music in combination with visual forms of expression, and account for multi modal approaches to artistic expressions
Course contents
The course emphasises basic problems of musicology, general musicological theory as well as the most central scientific methods in musicology. The teaching addresses more recent analytical approaches to western classical music, including multicultural and international approaches to musicology. Philosophical topics related to art are also a part of the course.
Teaching methods
The course is conducted through lectures, although group work may occur in certain periods. Attending the lectures is compulsory. Expected workload for an average student is 27 hours per credit.
Examination requirements
Passed semester test
Three compulsory home assignments
Recognized attendance for the lectures
Assessment methods and criteria
One written assignment on a topic that can be related to the curriculum. Duration: 14 days. Weighting: 60%.
Individual oral exam based on the assignment and course curriculum. Weighting: 40%.
More information about the assigment dimensions will be provided through Canvas upon semester start. Assessment: Graded A-F
Evaluation
The person responsible for the course, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.