Jnr: 2014/19803.1.2
Course syllabus Faculty of Arts and Humanities Department of Music and Art
2MV10E Musikvetenskap III, examensarbete, 30 högskolepoäng Musicology III, 30 credits
Main field of study Musicology Subject Group Musicology Level of classification First Level Progression G2E Date of Ratification Approved by Faculty of Arts and Humanities 20140922 The course syllabus is valid from spring semester 2015 Prerequisites 1MV151 Musicology II 30 credits, or the equivalent.
Objectives After completing the course, the student should be able to:
l account for basic theories in general research fields within the humanities and the social sciences and their relevance for musicology, l on the basis of methodological considerations select, collect, process and analyse research material in relation to various research assignments, l account for some of the subfields within musicology, l write an independent project.
Module 1 Theories and Methods, 7.5 credits After completing the course, the student should be able to:
l account for basic theories in general research fields within the humanities and the social sciences and their relevance for musicology, l on the basis of methodological considerations select, collect, process and analyse research material in relation to various research assignments.
Module 2 Individual Study Course, 7.5 credits After completing the course, the student should be able to:
l account for some of the subfields within musicology (such as music theory, music history, ethnomusicology, music education and sociomusicology etc.) and methods used in these subfields, l apply relevant methods for information retrieval.
Module 3 Independent Project, 15 credits After completing the course, the student should be able to:
l write an independent academic project, l act as an opponent for an independent academic project.
Content The course includes the following modules:
Module 1 Theories and Methods 7.5 credits
l an introduction to theories developed and applied in the humanities and the social sciences, and their relevance for research within musicology, l studies of methods in research within musicology, for example choice of research material, collecting, processing and analysing material, and approaches to different kinds of research assignments.
Module 2 Individual Study Course 7.5 credits
l indepth studies of one or more subfields within musicology, chosen by the student in consultation with the examiner, l information retrieval.
Module 3 Independent Project 15 credits
l an independent project in musicology. Topic for the project is chosen by the student in consultation with the examiner.
Type of Instruction Teaching is in the form of lectures, practical applications and seminars. Teaching is based on the students’ active participation, individually and in groups. All assignments in the course are compulsory. Examination The course is assessed with the grades Fail (U), Pass (G) or Pass with Distinction (VG). In order to receive the grade of Pass, the intended learning outcomes must be achieved. The course is examined through oral and written assignments, individually and in groups. More details about the examination can be found in a study guide. Irrespective of the form of examination, the performance of the individual student is assessed and examined. A retake examination is provided within six weeks (within the framework of regular semesters). Course Evaluation At the end of the course, a course evaluation is conducted and compiled into a report, which is made available to students and filed and stored according to departmental regulations. Other Any costs in connection to assignments etc. are paid by the student. Required Reading and Additional Study Material List of references Module 1 Theories and Methods 7.5 credits
Ahrne, Göran & Svensson, Peter (eds.) Handbok i kvalitativa metoder, Malmö: Liber, latest edition, 245 pages.
Patel, Runa & Davidsson, Bo, Forskningmetodikens grunder, Lund: Studentlitteratur, latest edition, 149 pages.
Relevant scientific articles, essays and compendia chosen in consultation with the students. 400 p.
List of references Module 2 Individual Study Course 7.5 credits
Ca. 800 pages and related musical notes and recordings in one or more of the subfields of musicology (such as music theory, music history, ethnomusicology, music education and sociomusicology) chosen in consultation with the examiner.
Jnr: 2014/19803.1.2
Course syllabus Faculty of Arts and Humanities Department of Music and Art
2MV10E Musikvetenskap III, examensarbete, 30 högskolepoäng Musicology III, 30 credits
Main field of study Musicology Subject Group Musicology Level of classification First Level Progression G2E Date of Ratification Approved by Faculty of Arts and Humanities 20140922 The course syllabus is valid from spring semester 2015 Prerequisites 1MV151 Musicology II 30 credits, or the equivalent.
Objectives After completing the course, the student should be able to:
l account for basic theories in general research fields within the humanities and the social sciences and their relevance for musicology, l on the basis of methodological considerations select, collect, process and analyse research material in relation to various research assignments, l account for some of the subfields within musicology, l write an independent project.
Module 1 Theories and Methods, 7.5 credits After completing the course, the student should be able to:
l account for basic theories in general research fields within the humanities and the social sciences and their relevance for musicology, l on the basis of methodological considerations select, collect, process and analyse research material in relation to various research assignments.
Module 2 Individual Study Course, 7.5 credits After completing the course, the student should be able to:
l account for some of the subfields within musicology (such as music theory, music history, ethnomusicology, music education and sociomusicology etc.) and methods used in these subfields, l apply relevant methods for information retrieval.
Module 3 Independent Project, 15 credits After completing the course, the student should be able to:
l write an independent academic project, l act as an opponent for an independent academic project.
Content The course includes the following modules:
Module 1 Theories and Methods 7.5 credits
l an introduction to theories developed and applied in the humanities and the social sciences, and their relevance for research within musicology, l studies of methods in research within musicology, for example choice of research material, collecting, processing and analysing material, and approaches to different kinds of research assignments.
Module 2 Individual Study Course 7.5 credits
l indepth studies of one or more subfields within musicology, chosen by the student in consultation with the examiner, l information retrieval.
Module 3 Independent Project 15 credits
l an independent project in musicology. Topic for the project is chosen by the student in consultation with the examiner.
Type of Instruction Teaching is in the form of lectures, practical applications and seminars. Teaching is based on the students’ active participation, individually and in groups. All assignments in the course are compulsory. Examination The course is assessed with the grades Fail (U), Pass (G) or Pass with Distinction (VG). In order to receive the grade of Pass, the intended learning outcomes must be achieved. The course is examined through oral and written assignments, individually and in groups. More details about the examination can be found in a study guide. Irrespective of the form of examination, the performance of the individual student is assessed and examined. A retake examination is provided within six weeks (within the framework of regular semesters). Course Evaluation At the end of the course, a course evaluation is conducted and compiled into a report, which is made available to students and filed and stored according to departmental regulations. Other Any costs in connection to assignments etc. are paid by the student. Required Reading and Additional Study Material List of references Module 1 Theories and Methods 7.5 credits
Ahrne, Göran & Svensson, Peter (eds.) Handbok i kvalitativa metoder, Malmö: Liber, latest edition, 245 pages.
Patel, Runa & Davidsson, Bo, Forskningmetodikens grunder, Lund: Studentlitteratur, latest edition, 149 pages.
Relevant scientific articles, essays and compendia chosen in consultation with the students. 400 p.
List of references Module 2 Individual Study Course 7.5 credits
Ca. 800 pages and related musical notes and recordings in one or more of the subfields of musicology (such as music theory, music history, ethnomusicology, music education and sociomusicology) chosen in consultation with the examiner.
Jnr: 2014/19803.1.2
Course syllabus Faculty of Arts and Humanities Department of Music and Art
2MV10E Musikvetenskap III, examensarbete, 30 högskolepoäng Musicology III, 30 credits
Main field of study Musicology Subject Group Musicology Level of classification First Level Progression G2E Date of Ratification Approved by Faculty of Arts and Humanities 20140922 The course syllabus is valid from spring semester 2015 Prerequisites 1MV151 Musicology II 30 credits, or the equivalent.
Objectives After completing the course, the student should be able to:
l account for basic theories in general research fields within the humanities and the social sciences and their relevance for musicology, l on the basis of methodological considerations select, collect, process and analyse research material in relation to various research assignments, l account for some of the subfields within musicology, l write an independent project.
Module 1 Theories and Methods, 7.5 credits After completing the course, the student should be able to:
l account for basic theories in general research fields within the humanities and the social sciences and their relevance for musicology, l on the basis of methodological considerations select, collect, process and analyse research material in relation to various research assignments.
Module 2 Individual Study Course, 7.5 credits After completing the course, the student should be able to:
l account for some of the subfields within musicology (such as music theory, music history, ethnomusicology, music education and sociomusicology etc.) and methods used in these subfields, l apply relevant methods for information retrieval.
Module 3 Independent Project, 15 credits After completing the course, the student should be able to:
l write an independent academic project, l act as an opponent for an independent academic project.
Content The course includes the following modules:
Module 1 Theories and Methods 7.5 credits
l an introduction to theories developed and applied in the humanities and the social sciences, and their relevance for research within musicology, l studies of methods in research within musicology, for example choice of research material, collecting, processing and analysing material, and approaches to different kinds of research assignments.
Module 2 Individual Study Course 7.5 credits
l indepth studies of one or more subfields within musicology, chosen by the student in consultation with the examiner, l information retrieval.
Module 3 Independent Project 15 credits
l an independent project in musicology. Topic for the project is chosen by the student in consultation with the examiner.
Type of Instruction Teaching is in the form of lectures, practical applications and seminars. Teaching is based on the students’ active participation, individually and in groups. All assignments in the course are compulsory. Examination The course is assessed with the grades Fail (U), Pass (G) or Pass with Distinction (VG). In order to receive the grade of Pass, the intended learning outcomes must be achieved. The course is examined through oral and written assignments, individually and in groups. More details about the examination can be found in a study guide. Irrespective of the form of examination, the performance of the individual student is assessed and examined. A retake examination is provided within six weeks (within the framework of regular semesters). Course Evaluation At the end of the course, a course evaluation is conducted and compiled into a report, which is made available to students and filed and stored according to departmental regulations. Other Any costs in connection to assignments etc. are paid by the student. Required Reading and Additional Study Material List of references Module 1 Theories and Methods 7.5 credits
Ahrne, Göran & Svensson, Peter (eds.) Handbok i kvalitativa metoder, Malmö: Liber, latest edition, 245 pages.
Patel, Runa & Davidsson, Bo, Forskningmetodikens grunder, Lund: Studentlitteratur, latest edition, 149 pages.
Relevant scientific articles, essays and compendia chosen in consultation with the students. 400 p.
List of references Module 2 Individual Study Course 7.5 credits
Ca. 800 pages and related musical notes and recordings in one or more of the subfields of musicology (such as music theory, music history, ethnomusicology, music education and sociomusicology) chosen in consultation with the examiner.