Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Music (Volume 3 page 238)
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Elective Music subject.
Availability: Offered in alternate years. Available in 1996.
Credit points: 10.0
Coordinator: Dr K Murphy.
Prerequisite: Two Group A subjects.
Contact: A 2-hour seminar a week for one semester in third or fourth year.
Objectives:
On completion of this subject students should have developed an understanding of the philosophies that underlie the way in which facts or events are interpreted in historical writing of various kinds; have examined and assimilated major writings on historiographical theory; demonstrate an awareness of the historiographical premises that underpin the standard literature of music history; understand current trends in music history writing through evaluation of significant recent publications.
Content:
A study of theories of history with particular reference to the writing of historical studies in music; a critical evaluation of philosophies and methodologies of recent writings in music history.
Assessment:
Two essays of up to 3,000 words each (50 per cent each), one of which will be presented as a 20-minute class paper during the semester.
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Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Music (Volume 3 page 238)
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