Music, History, and Culture

This course offers an in-depth study of one specialised area of music, within the broader field of music histories and cultures. Through this specialised approach, students explore a particular genre, stylistic period, or set of practices in connection to a particular music historical period and cultural context. The course prioritises a diverse variety of materials including academic studies, audiovisual sources, and more informal writing styles, engendering a multifaceted view towards research-oriented musical documents and media. Students will gain insight into the various methodological approaches, theories, and key musical sources in connection to a set topic, which will be critically explored via a project. Students may complete this course twice for a maximum credit value of 12 units. Please note that the course content, assessment structure, and reading list will change depending on the topic and the expertise of the lecturer convening the course. Please refer to the class summary for the specific term in which you wish to enrol for a detailed description. Topics may include, but are not limited to, the following: - Jazz History and Cultures of the World - Evolving Narratives in Western Art Music 1700-1900 - Australian Composers - Narratives in Western Art Music and Music Technology Since 1900