MUR114 Music History
- ECTS Credits:
- 10
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Fine Arts
- Course Leader:
- Bjørn Ole Rasch
- Lecture Semester:
- Autumn
- Teaching language:
- Norwegian
- Duration:
- 2 terms
The course is connected to the following study programs
- Performing Music - Popular Music, Bachelor Program
Teaching language
NorwegianCourse contents
The course emphasizes different eras and genres in the popular music history: African American music history, electronic music history, traditional music and pop and rock history. In the course, students will develop their skills in listening, style knowledge and verbalization in the field.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student should:
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have knowledge of in different musical historical eras
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have a broad understanding of music as an art form
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have knowledge of music as part of the cultural heritage
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have knowledge of the aesthetics of traditional folk music
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have knowledge of the aesthetics of the popular music tradition
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have knowledge of the music technological development within popular music
Examination requirements
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Approved attendance in compulsory classes
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Approved oral presentation / concert in the autumn semester. Scope: approx. 2 hours. Mandatory participation in the group.
Further information is provided in Canvas at the start of the semester.
Teaching methods
The teaching consists of lectures and collaborative group assignments. During the autumn semester, the students are divided into groups, with a final 2-hour oral presentation for the class based on a chosen genre or era.
Parts of the teaching are compulsory. These parts are presented in Canvas at the beginning of the semester.
Expected work scope is 27 hours per credits.
Evaluation
The person responsible for the course, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.
Admission for external candidates
Not applicable
Offered as Single Standing Module
No
Assessment methods and criteria
12 days individual written home exam. Scope approx. 2500-3000 words.
Graded assessment.
Reduction of Credits
This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:
| Course | Reduction of Credits |
|---|---|
| MUE103 – Electronic Music History | 10 |