The Music Philosophy and Criticism modules offer students an opportunity to explore four topics (over six weeks each) on the development of music historiography and the philosophy of music. A range of topics will be offered each year drawing on staff research and specialisms. A key feature of the module is to develop students’ critical reading skills and the ability to assess and evaluate a range of (sometimes) divergent views.
Core: Stage 4 Musicology
Option: Option: Yes – available in Stage 4. This module is also suitable for students on other programmes.
The following is a sample, but not exhaustive, list of topics: Contextual Studies (social, cultural, political); The Musical Canon (periodisation, reception history, authenticity); Recent Developments in Musicology and the Philosophy of Music (genre, cultural theory, gender studies, aesthetics).
Each 6-week topic commences with a lecture followed by five tutorials in which students discuss set readings/texts.
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| Other Assessment(s) | 100 |