Course: Introduction to Musicology 1

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Course title Introduction to Musicology 1
Course code KMU/ÚVK
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Seminary
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course unspecified
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Blüml Jan, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
Topic 1: Subject matter, methods, aims; musicology as a modern discipline Topic 2: Introductory literature and the systematics of musicology Topic 3: The concept of music Topic 4: Theoretical reflection on music before the emergence of modern musicology: Antiquity and the Middle Ages Topic 5: Theoretical reflection on music before the emergence of modern musicology: the modern period, Humanism, and the Enlightenment Topic 6: The emergence and development of musicology as a modern discipline Topic 7: New approaches to the theoretical reflection on music in the 20th century 1 Topic 8: New approaches to the theoretical reflection on music in the 20th century 2 Topic 9: New approaches to the theoretical reflection on music in the 20th century 3 Topic 10: Musicological institutions in the Czech Republic 1 Topic 11: Musicological institutions in the Czech Republic 2 Topic 12: Musicological institutions in the Czech Republic 3

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook)
  • Attendace - 9 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Exam - 41 hours per semester
  • Homework for Teaching - 25 hours per semester
  • Semestral Work - 25 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The course introduces the aims, subject matter, and methods of musicology and provides an outline of its history, including major trends, approaches, scholars, and key writings.
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to describe the subject matter, aims, and basic methods of musicology and demonstrate an understanding of its historical development, major trends, and approaches. They will have a basic knowledge of key musicological literature, major scholars, and institutions in the field.
Prerequisites
A basic knowledge of music, culture, and history is expected. No prior knowledge of musicology or its methods is required.

Assessment methods and criteria
Mark, Written exam

A minimum of 75% attendance and active participation in classes are required. Students must complete all assigned seminar tasks to the required standard (all sources used in written assignments must be properly cited; assignments will be subject to plagiarism checks).
Recommended literature
  • Kol. autorů:. Hudební věda I-III. Praha 1988.
  • Poledňák, I - Fukač, J.:. Úvod do studia hudební vědy. Olomouc 1995.
  • Příslušná hesla v muzikologických encyklopediích..
  • BEARD, David. (2005). Musicology: The Key Concepts (Routledge Key Guides).


Study plans that include the course
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