Introduction to Musicology (P00303)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : ACE-P-MMIM

This course will introduce students to a range of methodologies used in musical research, particularly those traditionally used in archival research, in manuscript study and in musical iconography. The resources of the University Library, the National Library of Scotland, the National Gallery of Scotland and the National Archive of Scotland will be used, with particular focus on the 18th century, the period of the Scottish Enlightenment and the Edinburgh Musical Society.

Entry Requirements

? Costs : n/a

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Music, (School of Arts, Culture and Environment, Schedule A)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Thursday	11:10	13:00	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

Students will have become familiar with a wide range of research methodologies in historical research in music. This will inform their own research and prepare them for the writing of their dissertation.