Course: Actual issues of musicology 2

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Course title Actual issues of musicology 2
Course code KMU/AOHV2
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Kopecký Jiří, doc. PhDr. Ph.D.
  • Blüml Jan, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Křupková Lenka, doc. PhDr. Ph.D.
Course content
The winter semester 2026 program is tied to an international musicology conference on the life and work of Josef Suk (https://muzikologie.upol.cz/; chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://muzikologie.upol.cz/fileadmin/userdata/FF/katedry/kmu/Aktuality/25/2025_12_01_Pozvanka_na_konferenci_SUK.pdf): September 29-30 2026. After the conference ends, students will write a reflection on the conference's proceedings and benefits.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming)
  • Homework for Teaching - 25 hours per semester
  • Attendace - 26 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Course Credit - 24 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
Discussions about the main questions regarding musicology and its methods. Presentations of the research topics of the lecturers from the department as well as musicologists outside the university.
Students have better knowledge in various areas of music theory, history and aesthetics, and systematic disciplines of musicology. They have more qualified idea about the possible specializations of their major, about the choice of the diploma or the dissertation thesis and also about applying their knowledge and experience in practise. They will acquaintine themselves with practical experience from the top-class musicians and musicologists.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge in the area of music theory. history, and taxonomy of musicology.

Assessment methods and criteria
Written exam, Questionnaire

Individual preparation for the seminar based on the announced topics, 75% attendance of the lessons, active participation in a discussion. Recapitulation of the seminar?s content in form of a final test.
Recommended literature
  • Černušák, G., Štědroň, B., Nováček, Z. (ed.). (1963). Československý hudební slovník osob a institucí, 1. díl. Praha.
  • Černušák, G., Štědroň, B., Nováček, Z. (ed.). (1965). Československý hudební slovník osob a institucí, 2. díl. Praha.
  • Fukač, J., Vysloužil, J., Macek, P. (ed). Slovník české hudební kultury.
  • http://search.epnet.com. RILM.
  • www.grovemusic.com. The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Musicology (2019) Category: Theory and history of arts - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Musicology (2026) Category: Theory and history of arts - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Musicology (2022) Category: Theory and history of arts - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Musicology (2024) Category: Theory and history of arts - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -