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On completion of this module students should be able to:
- identify the principal manuscript sources of European vocal music in the Medieval and Renaissance periods
- work confidently with the musical notation of these sources
- name, distinguish and describe genres of monophonic and polyphonic song of the period under consideration
- analyse and discuss compositional techniques used during the period of study
- demonstrate an understanding of the social and historical context of the music
- work confidently with facsimile editions and online digital images of medieval and Renaissance manuscript books
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 24 |
Seminar (or Webinar) | 12 |
Specified Learning Activities | 48 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 116 |
Total | 200 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Essay: End of trimester essay of 3,500 words | Week 12 | n/a | Graded | No | 30 |
Continuous Assessment: Preparation, participation and attendance at lectures and seminars | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Graded | No | 45 |
Assignment: Manuscript assignment - music palaeography | Week 8 | n/a | Graded | No | 25 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Autumn | No |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
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