This course offers an in-depth study of one specialised area of music, within the broader field of music histories and cultures. Through this specialised approach, students explore a particular genre, stylistic period, or set of practices in connection to a particular music historical period and cultural context.
The course prioritises a diverse variety of materials including academic studies, audiovisual sources, and more informal writing styles, engendering a multifaceted view towards research-oriented musical documents and media. Students will gain insight into the various methodological approaches, theories, and key musical sources in connection to a set topic, which will be critically explored via a project.
Students may complete this course twice for a maximum credit value of 12 units. Please note that the course content, assessment structure, and reading list will change depending on the topic and the expertise of the lecturer convening the course. Please refer to the class summary for the specific term in which you wish to enrol for a detailed description.
Topics may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Jazz History and Cultures of the World
- Evolving Narratives in Western Art Music 1700-1900
- Australian Composers
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- demonstrate a multi-faceted view of a musical genre, style, or topic in relation to broader cultural and historical contexts;
- demonstrate a critical understanding of key themes, practices, and musicians within the course topic;
- demonstrate both critical analytical and theoretical writing skills in connection with the course topic; and
- clearly communicate research findings through oral, written, and other media.
Work Integrated Learning
Projects
This music history course has a final independent project assessment.
Indicative Assessment
- In-class presentation, 15 minutes - equivalent to 1800 words (30) [LO 1,2]
- Research project plan, equivalent to 1800 words (30) [LO 1,4]
- Research project, equivalent to 2400 (40) [LO 3,4]
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Workload
130 hours of total student learning time made up from:
a) 36 hours of contact over 12 weeks of lectures, tutorials, workshops and other activities; and
b) 94 hours of independent student research, reading and writing.
Requisite and Incompatibility
Prescribed Texts
Provided on Wattle each semester
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
Commonwealth Support (CSP) Students
If you have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). More information about your student contribution amount for each course at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 12
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are a domestic graduate coursework student with a Domestic Tuition Fee (DTF) place or international student you will be required to pay course tuition fees (see below). Course tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $4020 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $5580 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
ANU utilises MyTimetable to enable students to view the timetable for their enrolled courses, browse, then self-allocate to small teaching activities / tutorials so they can better plan their time. Find out more on the Timetable webpage.
Class summaries, if available, can be accessed by clicking on the View link for the relevant class number.
First Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jazz History and Cultures of the World | ||||||
| 4051 | 17 Feb 2025 | 24 Feb 2025 | 31 Mar 2025 | 23 May 2025 | In Person | View |
Second Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evolving Narratives in Western Art Music 1700-1900 | ||||||
| 9051 | 21 Jul 2025 | 28 Jul 2025 | 31 Aug 2025 | 24 Oct 2025 | In Person | N/A |