Repertoire Studies 1 – Music Before the 20th Century
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| MUSI1011 | Music | 1 | 20 | Autumn UK |
- Code
- MUSI1011
- School
- Music
- Level
- 1
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Autumn UK
Summary
This course introduces students to a wide range of European music from the Renaissance to the turn of the 20th century, chosen to reflect the particular specialisms and interests of the course teachers. Students will encounter a variety of different genres, composers, styles, and historical contexts, as well as some of the central issues in music historiography (which means reflecting on the ways in which music history is made and studied). In addition, the course provides a secure grounding in the core academic study skills required to progress successfully through a Music degree. The two assessments reflect this balance of learning goals.
Reassessments for this module will be either essays or assignments.
Target Students
Available to all Year 1 students including Liberal Arts, exchange and subsidiary students.
Classes
- One 1-hour seminar each week for 11 weeks
- One 2-hour lecture each week for 11 weeks
Assessment
- 70% Coursework 1: Coursework essay (2250-2500 words)
- 30% Coursework 2: Annotated bibliography
Assessed by end of autumn semester
Educational Aims
(i) To develop a knowledge and critical understanding of key items of repertoire (ii) To foster an appreciation of music in its cultural contexts (iii) To encourage reflection on how music history is made (iv) To master the core academic study skills required for a Music degreeLearning Outcomes
Knowledge of a range of European musical repertoires, practices and styles from before the twentieth century
Understanding of how these musical repertoires relate to their cultural, political and social contexts
Skills in musical analysis and interpretation, together with a developed technical vocabulary
The ability to define ‘Classical Music’ and explain where this category came from