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
Lectures

24
Autonomous Student Learning

76
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. 
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