- Department: Music
- Credit value: 20 credits
- Credit level: M
- Academic year of delivery: 2024-25
- See module specification for other years: 2023-24
In this module, we examine representative case studies in pre-20th-century music history. Case studies deal not just with musical works, but also with historiography and issues related to musical practice.
Occurrence | Teaching period |
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A | Semester 1 2024-25 |
This module aims to equip you with knowledge of pre-20th-century music history and the ability to examine that history in detail from a variety of critical angles. The module is not intended as a comprehensive survey; instead, it engages in detail with particular works, trends, practices and historical evidence, and sets these music-related aspects in their social and artistic contexts. You will have the opportunity to explore different approaches to the study of music history through material presented in class and through the preparatory reading and tasks that accompany each session. You will gain a critical understanding of topics within music history and will build an informed basis for your own research into music history throughout your MA studies.
By the end of the taught part of the module you should be able to:
Understand the concept of historiography and study music history in a critical and questioning manner
Engage in detail with selected case studies in music history
Apply a variety of methodologies to the study of different types of music history
Draw connections between music, other art forms and society in the context of particular case studies
Identify topics in music history that can be developed into original research projects
Task | % of module mark |
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Essay/coursework | 100 |
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Task | % of module mark |
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Essay/coursework | 100 |
You will receive written feedback in line with standard University turnaround times.
Reading lists to accompany each session will be available at the start of the semester.