Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

School: Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts

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• Unit Title

  Music History: Classical Overview

• Unit Code

  MUS1516

• Year

  2017

• Enrolment Period

  2

• Version

  1

• Credit Points

  10

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  

• Unit Coordinator

  Dr Jonathan Robert PAGET

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Description

This unit is an introductory survey of the history of western music from the Middle Ages up until the end of the nineteenth century. It explores major stylistic periods and trends, prevalent cultural themes, key compositional and formal devices, significant composers, and representative works. Emphasis is also placed on the acquisition of skills in critical listening, basic research, and written communication.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded MUS1113

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Aurally identify music from the major style periods of western music.
2. Demonstrate a working knowledge of basic reference tools for research in classical music.
3. Demonstrate familiarity with basic terms and concepts associated with classical music.
4. Demonstrate familiarity with significant composers and their works.
5. Express coherent ideas in written forms.

Unit Content

1. Basic research techniques.
2. Case studies from the major periods in the history of Western Music.
3. Techniques of critical listening.
4. Writing skills.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures, Individual Listening, Reading and Score Study.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

Core Reading(s)

• Burkholder, P. J. et. al. (2014). A history of Western music. . (9th ed.). New York, NY: Norton.
• Paget, J. (2014). Anthology of scores, music history: Classical overview. Perth, Australia: Edith Cowan University.
• Burkholder, P. J. et. al. (2014). Norton recorded anthology of western music: Ancient to baroque. (7th ed.). New York, NY: W.W. Norton.
• Burkholder, P. J. et. al. (2014). Norton recorded anthology of western music: Classic to romantic. (7th ed.). New York, NY: W.W. Norton.

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