Undergraduate Course: Special History in Music: A Century of Rhythm (MUSI10071)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Arts, Culture and Environment |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
| Home subject area |
Music |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None |
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| Course description |
A survey of the main historical, technical and cultural developments in rhythmic practice in music from 1913 to the present day, including case studies of significant musical texts from a variety of musical styles including Western concert music, jazz, world and popular music. |
Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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| Additional Costs |
None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: No |
Quota: None |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| Central | Seminar | | 1-5 AND 7-11 | | | | 09:00 - 10:50 | |
| First Class |
First class information not currently available |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Use of primary and secondary texts in music scholarship.
Knowledge of the principles and history of rhythmic theory and practice.
Knowledge of rhythmic practice across a variety of musical genres.
Methods of practical engagement with musical texts in the form of listening, analysis and criticism. |
Assessment Information
Presentation (20%) to be scheduled by the Course Organiser.
One c.3,000 word essay (40%) to be submitted by 16.00 on Wednesday 1st December 2010 (week 11).
One c.3,000 word essay (40%) to be submitted by 16.00 on Wednesday 20th April 2011 (week 1, exams).
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Special Arrangements
| Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Prof Peter Nelson
Tel: (0131 6)50 2433
Email: P.Nelson@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Miss Lindsay Hunter
Tel: (0131 6)50 2422
Email: Lindsay.Hunter@ed.ac.uk |
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