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Lecturer(s)
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Course content
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Thematic areas: -state of research in the field of metal -definition of metal -key theoretical problems of metal -historical background of metal -important representatives of metal and their output
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Lecture, Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Listening
- Attendace
- 26 hours per semester
- Homework for Teaching
- 100 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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The aim of the course is to introduce students to the fundamental issues of metal music and its theoretical reflection. Through selected chapters, students will be introduced to the historical, aesthetic, sociological, and general theoretical issues of the respective style-genre type.
The student will acquire essential knowledge about metal and its theoretical reflection. He/she will understand the role of metal in the history of popular music and rock, will be able to define metal subgenres, will be oriented in the literature on metal music.
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Prerequisites
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A basic overview of popular music history and scholarly literature related to popular music.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Written exam, Student performance, Seminar Work
-attendance at classes -active participation in discussions -preparation and presentation of the assigned paper -knowledge of recommended literature and materials presented during the course -minimum 70 % in the final examination test
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Recommended literature
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BROWN, SPRACKLEN et al. (2017). Global Metal Music and Culture: Current Directions in Metal Studies.
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COVACH, John. What's That Sound?: An Introduction to Rock and Its History . W. W. Norton & Company.
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WALSER, Robert. (1993). Running with the Devil: Power, Gender, and Madness in Heavy Metal Music.
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