This course gives an overview of the major recent 'turning points' in music since 1900, and in the way we study that history, that can help explain the particular character of music and musical culture in contemporary society. The course will introduce students to core skills that are required to research music and to communicate findings and ideas effectively to others.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

1. recognise and critique key historical narratives of Western music history in the period 1900-present;
2. discuss musical works and their historical, theoretical, and cultural dimensions;
3. demonstrate research, analytical and writing skills appropriate to the advancement of scholarly argument; and
4. present musicological arguments informed by a range of methodologies and frameworks.

Recommended Resources

Recommended Resources

Please note: You do not need to purchase these items. They can be found in the Art and Music Library.

Burkholder, J. Peter and Donald Jay Grout and Claude V. Palisca. A History of Western Music. New York, London: W.W. Norton and Company, 2014. (780.9 GRO:2006)

Cook, Nicholas and Anthony Pople (eds.). The Cambridge History of Twentieth Century Music. United Kingdom: Cambridge University Press, 2004. (780.904 CAM)

Ross, Alex. The Rest is Noise: Listening to the Twentieth Century. London: Fourth Estate, 2008. (780.904 ROS)

Taruskin, Richard. Oxford History of Western Music (Oxford UP, 2008) available online through the ANU library: http://www.oxfordwesternmusic.com/

Weiss, Piero, and Richard Taruskin. Music in the Western World: A History in Documents. New York: Schirmer, 1984. (780.9 MUS:2008)

See also

Cambridge Histories of Music (online through ANU library): http://universitypublishingonline.org/cambridge/histories/subject_title_list.jsf;jsessionid=5B73D4EE520287796721BB388EA5D5F1?subjectCode=09&heading=Music&tSort=title+closed&aSort=author+default_list&ySort=year+default_list

Cambridge Companions to Music (online through ANU library): http://universitypublishingonline.org/cambridge/companions/browse_by_collection.jsf?collectionTitle=Companions+to+Music&subProductGroupCode=MUS&tSort=title+closed&aSort=author+default_list&ySort=year+default_list

*Cambridge publications are excellent volumes of collected essays by leading scholars. The Histories are organised by century and subject, the Companions by composer, topic or musical style.

New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians. Rev. ed. (online through ANU library):

https://www-oxfordmusiconline-com.virtual.anu.edu.au/grovemusic

RILM Abstracts of Music Literature. (Database of scholarly articles about music.) Available online through the ANU library: http://search.proquest.com/rilm/index?accountid=8330

International Index to Music Periodicals Full Text. (Database of scholarly articles about music.) Available online through the ANU library: http://search.proquest.com/iimp/index

Staff Feedback

Students will be given feedback in the following forms in this course:

• written comments
• verbal comments
• feedback to whole class, groups, individuals, focus group etc

Student Feedback

ANU is committed to the demonstration of educational excellence and regularly seeks feedback from students. Students are encouraged to offer feedback directly to their Course Convener or through their College and Course representatives (if applicable). Feedback can also be provided to Course Conveners and teachers via the Student Experience of Learning & Teaching (SELT) feedback program. SELT surveys are confidential and also provide the Colleges and ANU Executive with opportunities to recognise excellent teaching, and opportunities for improvement.

Class Schedule

Week/Session	Summary of Activities	Assessment
1	Course introduction; popular music vs. art-music; notions of ‘crisis’ and ‘change’; early Jazz
2	Maximalism
3	Impressionism
4	Stravinsky and Russia
5	The Second Viennese School
6	Nationalism and folk styles	Listening Test no. 1; submission of Essay Plan
7	Jazz and Popular styles
8	Music under Political Pressure
9	European music post-WWII
10	Art-music forms in America
11	Australian music
12	Rock and rap	Listening Test no. 2; Submission of Essay

Tutorial Registration

Tutorial registration is required

Assessment Summary

Assessment task	Value	Learning Outcomes
Two Listening Tests	20 %	1-2
Essay plan	30 %	1-4
Essay	40 %	1, 3-4
Tutorial participation	10 %	1, 3-4

* If the Due Date and Return of Assessment date are blank, see the Assessment Tab for specific Assessment Task details

Policies

ANU has educational policies, procedures and guidelines , which are designed to ensure that staff and students are aware of the University’s academic standards, and implement them. Students are expected to have read the Academic Integrity Rule before the commencement of their course. Other key policies and guidelines include:

• Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
• Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure
• Special Assessment Consideration Guideline and General Information 
• Student Surveys and Evaluations
• Deferred Examinations
• Student Complaint Resolution Policy and Procedure
• Code of practice for teaching and learning

Assessment Requirements

The ANU is using Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the Academic Skills website. In rare cases where online submission using Turnitin software is not technically possible; or where not using Turnitin software has been justified by the Course Convener and approved by the Associate Dean (Education) on the basis of the teaching model being employed; students shall submit assessment online via ‘Wattle’ outside of Turnitin, or failing that in hard copy, or through a combination of submission methods as approved by the Associate Dean (Education). The submission method is detailed below.

Moderation of Assessment

Marks that are allocated during Semester are to be considered provisional until formalised by the College examiners meeting at the end of each Semester. If appropriate, some moderation of marks might be applied prior to final results being released.

Participation

Tutorial participation is required

Assessment Task 1

Two Listening Tests

The Listening tests examine familiarity with the repertoire discussed during the course, and will be undertaken online on the Wattle site. Excerpts will be played from the works discussed during the semester, both in lectures and tutorials. In addition to recognising the works, students are required to provide written responses to questions relating to excerpts. Responses are expected to demonstrate an understanding of the way in which the excerpt relates to the key concepts addressed throughout the course.

Assessment Rubrics

·       Demonstrated ability to recognise and correctly identify key words aurally.

·       Demonstrated ability to effectively contextualise and describe aspects of the work relating to key concepts addressed and readings from the course.  

Length of exams: Each Listening Test will take 1 hour

Value: 10% each

Presentation requirements: Students are required to sit the test online.

Examination dates: week 6; week 12

Estimated return date: 1 week following examination

Assessment Task 2

Essay plan

Choose a historical moment, musical work, theory, idea, or individual that can in some way be understood in relation to the notions of ‘crisis’ and/or ‘change’ from 1900 to the present. You need to indicate how you will present a coherent and well-structured argument that supports your choice, along with an indication of key authors, books or other resources, that substantiate your opinion. You may draw upon ideas presented in the lectures.

Assessment Rubrics

·       Evidence of individual investigation, understanding and interpretation of existing scholarly enquiry, and appropriate bibliographic references.

·       An indication of how research will be structured to form a coherent final essay.

·       Articulation of argument, depth of investigation and level of criticality.

Word limit: 700 words

Value: 30%

Presentation requirements: Referencing in Chicago Style in footnotes, small bibliography

Due: 1 September (week 6)

Estimated return date: 15 September

HD 80-100: Work of exceptional quality, which demonstrates comprehensive understanding of the subject matter, mastery of relevant skills, sophisticated or original critical and conceptual analysis and interpretation, and outstanding quality in clarity, precision and presentation of work.

D 70–79: Work of superior quality, which demonstrates a thorough knowledge and understanding of the subject matter, proficiency in relevant skills, and analytical and conceptual ability of a high order.

C 60–69: Work of good quality, which displays a good understanding of the subject matter and a sound grasp of relevant skills.

P 50–59: Work of satisfactory quality, which displays an adequate understanding of most of the subject matter and a sufficient grasp of relevant skills.

N 0–49: Work which is incomplete or displays an inadequate understanding of the subject matter or an inadequate grasp of relevant skills.

Assessment Task 3

Essay

Submission of essay on a historical moment, musical work, theory, idea, or individual that can in some way be understood in relation to the notions of ‘crisis’ and/or ‘change’ from 1900 to the present. You need to present a coherent and well-structured argument that supports your choice. You may draw upon ideas presented in the lectures.

Assessment Rubrics

•       Evidence of an individual investigation, understanding and interpretation of existing scholarly enquiry, appropriate bibliography. 

•       Application of relevant analytical tools and descriptors specific to the study of the set topic.

•       Synthesis of research into a structured and coherent body of work.

•       Articulation of argument, depth of investigation and level of criticality.

•       Quality of academic writing and referencing

Word limit: 3000 words

Value: 40%

Presentation requirements: Referencing in Chicago Style in footnotes, full bibliography

Due: 27 October (week 12)

Estimated return date: 29 November

HD 80-100: Work of exceptional quality, which demonstrates comprehensive understanding of the subject matter, mastery of relevant skills, sophisticated or original critical and conceptual analysis and interpretation, and outstanding quality in clarity, precision and presentation of work.

D 70–79: Work of superior quality, which demonstrates a thorough knowledge and understanding of the subject matter, proficiency in relevant skills, and analytical and conceptual ability of a high order.

C 60–69: Work of good quality, which displays a good understanding of the subject matter and a sound grasp of relevant skills.

P 50–59: Work of satisfactory quality, which displays an adequate understanding of most of the subject matter and a sufficient grasp of relevant skills.

N 0–49: Work which is incomplete or displays an inadequate understanding of the subject matter or an inadequate grasp of relevant skills.

Assessment Task 4

Tutorial participation

Short quizzes within Tutorials will assess familiarity with musical works included in the Set Listening list, and with themes relating to the course. The online quizzes will be available in real-time to students both attending in the lecture theatre and those attending remotely. In addition to identifying key details of the musical works, students are required to provide short written responses to the questions. Responses are expected to demonstrate an understanding of the way in which the musical works relate to the key concepts addressed throughout the course.

Assessment Rubrics

·       Demonstrated ability to correctly identify key details relating to the musical works.

·       Demonstrated ability to effectively contextualise and describe aspects of the works relating to key concepts addressed and readings from the course.  

Length of quizzes: Each quiz will take approximately 10 minutes.

Value: 10%

Presentation requirements: Students are required to undertake the quiz during the Tutorial, either attending in person or remotely.

Quiz dates: During each Tutorial

Academic Integrity

Academic integrity is a core part of the ANU culture as a community of scholars. The University’s students are an integral part of that community. The academic integrity principle commits all students to engage in academic work in ways that are consistent with, and actively support, academic integrity, and to uphold this commitment by behaving honestly, responsibly and ethically, and with respect and fairness, in scholarly practice.

The University expects all staff and students to be familiar with the academic integrity principle, the Academic Integrity Rule 2021, the Policy: Student Academic Integrity and Procedure: Student Academic Integrity, and to uphold high standards of academic integrity to ensure the quality and value of our qualifications.

The Academic Integrity Rule 2021 is a legal document that the University uses to promote academic integrity, and manage breaches of the academic integrity principle. The Policy and Procedure support the Rule by outlining overarching principles, responsibilities and processes. The Academic Integrity Rule 2021 commences on 1 December 2021 and applies to courses commencing on or after that date, as well as to research conduct occurring on or after that date. Prior to this, the Academic Misconduct Rule 2015 applies.

 

The University commits to assisting all students to understand how to engage in academic work in ways that are consistent with, and actively support academic integrity. All coursework students must complete the online Academic Integrity Module (Epigeum), and Higher Degree Research (HDR) students are required to complete research integrity training. The Academic Integrity website provides information about services available to assist students with their assignments, examinations and other learning activities, as well as understanding and upholding academic integrity.

Online Submission

You will be required to electronically sign a declaration as part of the submission of your assignment. Please keep a copy of the assignment for your records. Unless an exemption has been approved by the Associate Dean (Education) submission must be through Turnitin.

Hardcopy Submission

For some forms of assessment (hand written assignments, art works, laboratory notes, etc.) hard copy submission is appropriate when approved by the Associate Dean (Education). Hard copy submissions must utilise the Assignment Cover Sheet. Please keep a copy of tasks completed for your records.

Late Submission

Individual assessment tasks may or may not allow for late submission. Policy regarding late submission is detailed below:

• Late submission permitted. Late submission of assessment tasks without an extension are penalised at the rate of 5% of the possible marks available per working day or part thereof. Late submission of assessment tasks is not accepted after 10 working days after the due date, or on or after the date specified in the course outline for the return of the assessment item. Late submission is not accepted for take-home examinations.

Referencing Requirements

The Academic Skills website has information to assist you with your writing and assessments. The website includes information about Academic Integrity including referencing requirements for different disciplines. There is also information on Plagiarism and different ways to use source material.

Extensions and Penalties

Extensions and late submission of assessment pieces are covered by the Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure. Extensions may be granted for assessment pieces that are not examinations or take-home examinations. If you need an extension, you must request an extension in writing on or before the due date. If you have documented and appropriate medical evidence that demonstrates you were not able to request an extension on or before the due date, you may be able to request it after the due date.

Privacy Notice

The ANU has made a number of third party, online, databases available for students to use. Use of each online database is conditional on student end users first agreeing to the database licensor’s terms of service and/or privacy policy. Students should read these carefully. In some cases student end users will be required to register an account with the database licensor and submit personal information, including their: first name; last name; ANU email address; and other information.
In cases where student end users are asked to submit ‘content’ to a database, such as an assignment or short answers, the database licensor may only use the student’s ‘content’ in accordance with the terms of service – including any (copyright) licence the student grants to the database licensor. Any personal information or content a student submits may be stored by the licensor, potentially offshore, and will be used to process the database service in accordance with the licensors terms of service and/or privacy policy.
If any student chooses not to agree to the database licensor’s terms of service or privacy policy, the student will not be able to access and use the database. In these circumstances students should contact their lecturer to enquire about alternative arrangements that are available.

Distribution of grades policy

Academic Quality Assurance Committee monitors the performance of students, including attrition, further study and employment rates and grade distribution, and College reports on quality assurance processes for assessment activities, including alignment with national and international disciplinary and interdisciplinary standards, as well as qualification type learning outcomes.

Since first semester 1994, ANU uses a grading scale for all courses. This grading scale is used by all academic areas of the University.

Support for students

The University offers students support through several different services. You may contact the services listed below directly or seek advice from your Course Convener, Student Administrators, or your College and Course representatives (if applicable).

• ANU Health, safety & wellbeing for medical services, counselling, mental health and spiritual support
• ANU Access and inclusion for students with a disability or ongoing or chronic illness
• ANU Dean of Students for confidential, impartial advice and help to resolve problems between students and the academic or administrative areas of the University
• ANU Academic Skills and Learning Centre supports you make your own decisions about how you learn and manage your workload.
• ANU Counselling Centre promotes, supports and enhances mental health and wellbeing within the University student community.
• ANUSA supports and represents undergraduate and ANU College students
• PARSA supports and represents postgraduate and research students