MUSC 1405: Music in Context 2
Effective date
January 2020
Description
Music in Context 2 is the second of a two-course sequence that introduces students to the cultural context of music and other artistic production and the disciplines of Historical Musicology, Ethnomusicology, and Comparative Musicology. Western Classical, Jazz, Rock and Popular Music, Electronic Music, and some music of world cultures (including music of the Indigenous people of the Americas) are studied regarding their similarities and differences.
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
MUSC 1305, or permission of instructor.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Think critically about the role of music and art in their cultural context
- Discuss concepts and details regarding the history and aesthetics of music in the contexts of worship, society/politics and popular culture
- Research a topic of interest
- Evaluate sources and writings
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
1. Practical and/or written examinations that demonstrate ability at or above the final exam and learning outcomes of this course.
2. A successful interview with the Music Department Leader and one other regularized music faculty member
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 45
Total Hours: 45
Instructional Strategies
Lecture and lecture-demonstrations, assigned reading and listening quizzes, introduction to research
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Evaluation Plan
Type
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Percentage
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Assessment activity
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Assignments
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30
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Midterm Exam
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15
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Quizzes/Tests
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30
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Final Exam
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25
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Course topics
- Music in the service of Church and State
- Music as Art and Entertainment 1 (Music in 18th and 19th Centuries)
- Music as Art and Entertainment 2 (Music in 20th Century)
- Music as Commodity
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/.
- To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.