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Historiography of Music Theory
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Catalogue Number
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150501150Y
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Course code
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KC8115
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Admin. code
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OKCA
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Credits
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10
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10 (September 2011-January 2012, literature) or 15 (September 2011-June 2012, literature plus essay))
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Entry requirements
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BA Conservatory or BA Musicology (with a minor Music Theory, or an equivalent background)
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Time Period(s)
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Educational institute
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Department of Art, Religion and Cultural Sciences
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Organised by
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Capacity group Musicology
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Lecturer(s)
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Is part of ...
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Objectives
Students who have passed this course are able to study documents pertaining to the history of music theory independently, They know how to use them, and how to arouse an interest in them.
Contents
The course is not so much about the history of music theory itself, as about the ways in which this history has been represented in the literature. The field of study is explored on the basis of selected writings. Additionally, students will write an contextualizing essay about a theoretical treatise of their own choice. Performing students are encouraged to choose a textbook or teaching manual relating to their instrument.
Recommended prior knowledge
Excellent reading, listening and speaking skills in English. A passive command of German and French.
Format
Tutorial.
Time
To be determined.
Study materials
A volume of selected literature on historiography.
Assessment
Weekly assignments based on the texts read; essay.
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