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FMCS2100

Music and Culture

10 Units 2000 Level Course

Available in 2012

Callaghan CampusSemester 1

This course examines the ways that popular music provides not only entertainment, but a common space for the personal, social and political experiences of youth. It will consider the cultural roles of music and musicians, and the ways in which music is interpreted and used by listeners in a variety of contexts. The course is web based. Students work on line using Blackboard resources and activities.

Objectives
On completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Critique the roles of music in culture.
2. Explain the ideological assumptions of music culture.
3. Apply cultural theories in independent research on music
Content
The course focus is the role that music plays in individual lives, and in a culture. The course topics may include:
* Music as social practice.
* Music histories.
* Music styles and genres.
* Music subcultures.
* Music and technologies.

And other contemporary topics as appropriate.
Replacing Course(s)
CULT3120 Music and Culture and CULT2270 Youth, Music and Culture.
Transition
Students who have successfully completed CULT3120 Music and Culture or CULT2270 Youth, Music and Culture may not enrol into FMCS2100 Music and Culture.
Industrial Experience
0
Assumed Knowledge
20 units of 1000 level courses
Modes of Delivery
Flexible Delivery / Student Centred Learning
Internal Mode
Teaching Methods
Email Discussion Group
Seminar
Student Projects
Assessment Items
Essays / Written Assignments
2 x 1,000 words, worth 25% each.
Projects
2,000 words, worth 50%.
Contact Hours
Email Discussion Group: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Seminar: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Student Projects: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term

Timetables