MUK107 Philosophy of Science, Aestetics and Analysis
- ECTS Credits:
- 10
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Fine Arts
- Course Leader:
- Randi Margrethe Eidsaa
- Lecture Semester:
- Autumn
- Teaching language:
- English
- Duration:
- 1 term
The course is connected to the following study programs
Teaching language
EnglishCourse contents
The course emphasises basic problems of musicology, general musicological theory as well as the most central scientific methods in musicology. The teaching addresses more recent analytical approaches to western classical music, including multicultural and international approaches to musicology. Philosophical topics related to art are also a part of the course.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course, students shall:
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be able to apply different methods of analysis and research within music as an area of research
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have knowledge of recent research within the aesthetics of music, the sociology of music and the psychology of music
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be familiar with different definitions, terms and theories within music as an area of research
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be able to analyse music in combination with visual forms of expression, and account for multi modal approaches to artistic expressions
Examination requirements
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Passed semester test
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Three compulsory home assignments
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Recognized attendance for the lectures
Teaching methods
The course is conducted through lectures, although group work may occur in certain periods. Attending the lectures is compulsory.
Expected workload for an average student is 27 hours per credit.
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
No
Assessment methods and criteria
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One written assignment on a topic that can be related to the curriculum. Duration: 14 days. Weighting: 60%.
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Individual oral exam based on the assignment and course curriculum. Weighting: 40%.
More information about the assigment dimensions will be provided through Canvas upon semester start.
Assessment: Graded A-F
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 |
|---|---|
| MUK181 – Philosophy of Science, Aesthetics and Analysis | 10 |