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MUS3640

Fieldwork methods

M Kartomi

8 points
* 2 hour seminar per week
* First semester
* Clayton

Objectives Upon successful completion of this subject students should have a practical and theoretical knowledge of fieldwork techniques and an understanding of how to transcribe, analyse and process data which has been collected and recorded.

Synopsis An introduction to the theory and practice of fieldwork in selected musical traditions, including Western and non-Western cultures, including fieldwork planning and methods; audio-recording, videoing and filming, the processing of field materials, including transcription and analysis; and the reviewing of ethnographic films; videos and records.

Assessment Written (4000 words): 80%
* Assignments (2000 words): 20%


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