? Credit Points : 20  ? SCQF Level : 10  ? Acronym : ACE-3-MAesthet

An introduction to the philosophy of music focusing on issues of musical meaning and value and on the problems of musical description and criticism. Topics covered include: musical representation, expression and interpretation; creativity and genius; music and national culture; technology and performance; listening; taste; high and low music.

? Keywords : music aesthetics

? Pre-requisites : Music 2A: Music and Ideas OR Music 2B: Set Works.

Home subject area

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

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4)

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

First Class Information

Date Start End Room Area Additional Information 07/01/2008 11:10 13:00 Faculty Room 2.02, Alison House Central

All of the following classes

Type Day Start End Area Lecture Tuesday 14:00 15:50 Central

? Additional Class Information : Seminars in Weeks 1-5 and 7-11.

- A knowledge of leading topics in the philosophy of music.
- An ability to argue rationally.
- Clarity of thought in connection with music aesthetics.

Two coursework essays c.4,000 words (each 50%).

The Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries.

Course Secretary

Miss Nathalie Caron
Tel : (0131 6)50 2422
Email : nathalie.caron@ed.ac.uk

Course Organiser

Prof Simon Frith
Tel : (0131 6)50 2426
Email : Simon.Frith@ed.ac.uk

Course Website : http://www.music.ed.ac.uk

School Website : http://www.ace.ed.ac.uk/

College Website : http://www.hss.ed.ac.uk/