MUS20410 Music History Since 1750

Academic Year 2022/2023

This module provides a survey of Western art music from around 1750 until the early 21st century. It aims to provide the learner with a solid introduction to this rich corpus of music, balancing close readings of selected emblematic works with broader commentary on their various contexts, ie stylistic/aesthetic trends, historical developments, societal/political background etc.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

Students should be able to:
• distinguish between styles of different periods;
• discuss issues of musical style and design with reference to broader contexts;
• create links between music history and cultural history in general;
• demonstrate critical thinking in the research and writing of a scholarly essay.

Indicative Module Content:

Late 18th century/early 19th century – classicism; large-scale homophonic forms; the development of the orchestra; patronage.
19th century – romanticism; music & literature; art & nature; the artist-genius; virtuosity.
20th century – modernisms; new rhythmic and harmonic languages; futurism; exoticism; technical innovation.
Late 20th century/early 21st century – pluralism; post-modernism; polystylism.


Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Autonomous Student Learning

76
Lectures

24
Total

100
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures.
In-class discussion.
Tutorials.
Close listening.
Critical writing.
 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Incompatibles:
MUS10040 - Introduction to Musicology I


 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Examination: Listening examination: recognise and provide relevant and articulate commentary on several musical excerpts. Week 7 No Graded No

50
Essay: Essay (2000 words engaging) with a topic relevant to the body of work studied. Week 12 n/a Graded No

50

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Autumn No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
 
Spring
      
Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 Tues 09:00 - 10:50