Table of contents

The course is connected to the following study programs

  • Performing Music - Popular Music, Bachelor Program

Teaching language

Norwegian

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student should:

  • have knowledge of different musical historical eras
  • have a broad understanding of music as an art form
  • have knowledge of music as part of cultural heritage
  • have knowledge of the aesthetics of traditional folk music
  • have knowledge of the aesthetics of the popular music tradition
  • have knowledge of the development of music technology in popular music

Contents

The course emphasizes different eras and genres in the history of popular music and includes African-American music history, electronic music history, traditional music, and pop and rock history. The students will develop their competence in listening, stylistic knowledge and verbalization within the field.

Teaching and learning methods

The teaching consists of lectures and work in groups.

Parts of the teaching are compulsory. These parts will be presented in Canvas at the start of the semester.

The expected scope of work is 27 hours per credit.

Examination requirements

  • Approved attendance at compulsory teaching.
  • Approved oral presentation/concert in the autumn semester. Duration: approx. 2 hours. Compulsory participation in the group.

Further information will be given in Canvas at the start of the semester.

Examinations

Individual portfolio exam consisting of 3 parts:

  • Written analysis. Length: approx. 1000 words (counts 20 % of the final grade).
  • Written reflection. Length: approx. 1500 words (counts 40% of the final grade).
  • 5-7 minutes of recorded music. The audio product can consist of multiple recordings. (counts 40 % of the final grade).

Further information will be given in Canvas at the start of the semester.

Character Expression: Graded Grade

New/postponed exams are arranged if needed.

Student evaluation

The course coordinator, in consultation with the student representative, determines the form of evaluation and whether the courses are to have a mid-term or final evaluation, cf. chapter 4.1 of the quality system. Information about the evaluation method for the course will be published in Canvas.

Offered as a free-standing course

No

Reduction of Credits

This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:

Course Reduction of Credits
MUE103 – Electronic Music History. 10
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