EDN4403

Area studies in music: Asia

Dr G J Hurworth and Dr R Smith

8 points
* 3 hours per week
* First semester
* Peninsula
* Prerequisites: EDN3295 or permission of lecturer

Objectives Upon successful completion of this subject, students should be able to demonstrate familiarity with the main musical forms, styles and repertoire from selected Asian cultures; demonstrate familiarity with aspects of the social structure, history and cultural practices of the selected areas; show an understanding of the influence of a culture in forming, preserving and changing musical traditions; distinguish aurally the different styles of music studied; demonstrate an understanding of form and style in the musics studied through participation in practical creative and recreative exercises.

Synopsis (1) Lectures: Unit 7 Area studies I - East Asia. An introduction to the musical forms, styles and repertoire in their own context. Unit 8 Area studies II - South-East Asia. An introduction to the musical forms, styles and repertoire in their own context. (2) Creative workshop: practical exercises related to the lectures designed to develop listening, creative and recreative skills.

Assessment Written (3000 words): 40%
* Practical performance: 20%
* Examinations: 40%

Recommended texts

May E (ed.) Musics of many cultures UCLA, 1983