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Spring Semester |
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Components of Assessment
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Method(s)
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Percentage weighting
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Coursework
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A short critique of a key text in aesthetics (1000 words; 20%)
One essay (3000 words; 30%)
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50%
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Examination
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A two-hour paper.
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50%
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| Module Overview |
Pass in Level HE2 19th-Century Studies OR Classical Studies |
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| Module Aims |
- To provide a detailed survey of changing perspectives in thought and aesthetics on music of the 19th century
- To study a number of key texts in 19th century musical aesthetics
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| Learning Outcomes |
Upon completion of this module you should be able to:
- describe and explain principal areas of thought that are characteristic of the period
- analyse the approaches taken by contemporaneous and subsequent writers about music, philosophy and aesthetics of the period
- construct detailed critiques of key texts in musical aesthetics in the 19th century.
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| Module Content |
The module will explore a selection of texts in aesthetics, criticism and history. |
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| Methods of Teaching/Learning |
10 two-hour lectures. The lecturer will introduce topics and texts which may, if appropriate, lead to class discussion. |
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| Selected Texts/Journals |
Essential Reading:
Strunk, Oliver, 1981: Source Readings in Music History vol III The Romantic Era (London: Faber)
Dahlhaus, Carl, 1982: Aesthetics of Music (Cambridge: Cambridge University Press) |
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| Last Updated |
05.02.2010 |
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