Subject

Music As a Social Phenomenon

  • code 10090
  • course 4
  • term Semester 1
  • type OB
  • credits 3

Module: Cultural analysis -identity and innovation-

Matter: Art, cultural heritage, and experience

Main language of instruction: Catalan

Teaching staff

Head instructor

Lc. Alexandre ROBLES - aroblesf@uic.es

Office hours

Will be agreed by email according to the needs of the students .

Introduction

The main objective of this course is to offer guidelines that allow us to better understand the works of the universal repertoire, to recognise the different models and reference points of musical culture.

Following the thread of history and the aesthetic ideas linked to music, similarities with other cultural references will be established, with the links and connections of what this implies at a social level.

The musical experience is not unique and offers different readings; at least as many as there are listeners. Furthermore, musical creation –even with the examples of oral tradition and improvisation– is subordinated to two moments: that of the creator and that of the interpreter. Although, as we have already observed, these two layers overlap on many occasions.

All this is added to the fact that, throughout history, the interpretative model and style are subordinated to the idea that emanates from a text and not from a sound record. It is not until after the invention of the analogue and later digital registers that a change has taken place, or an additional element to be taken into account has been added: the history of recordings. But this fact is still very recent and does not occur until the turn of the 20th century.

Pre-course requirements

Note: The main language of the course is Catalan. The materials are in Catalan, Spanish and English. At least a passive knowledge of all three languages is a given.


Competences / Learning outcomes of the degree programme

  • E04 - Ability to recognise and interpret cultural manifestations.
  • E14 - To develop the ability for critical analysis with regard to literary and artistic expression.
  • E31 - To pass on knowledge and good practices to other sectors.
  • E34 - Ability to create educational resources in the Cultural sphere.
  • G06 - To demonstrate an ability to be open and flexible with regards to cultural and socil diversity.
  • G08 - Ability to carry out research.
  • G09 - Creativity, inititiative and entrepreneurial spirit.
  • E37 - To have current knowledge of the areas of study related to international issues, taking into account contributions from relevant resources, such as a critical reflection on the impact of tourism (including cultural tourism) on development.

Syllabus

 

1. Presentation of the contents and procedures of the course.

2. Analysis of styles, models and references of musical culture.

3. Study of the elements of musical discourse: elements of language, symbols and sources.

4. The historical and social context linked to the musical phenomenon.

5. Aesthetic ideas and aesthetics of music.

6. Comparative analysis of the works in relation to the current visual and sound elements.

7. Musical criticism and analysis of programming models.

 

Teaching and learning activities

In person

1. Prepare the syllabus and sessions, attend and participate actively in class.

2. Read the texts, bibliography and recommended articles.

3. Present a choral work (in pairs or groups of 3 people) on one of the topics proposed in class and give an oral and written presentation.

4. Carry out an individual project on a proposed practical activity (outside of the classroom): critique of a live concert and/or a concert broadcast on the radio, television or internet.

5. A final exam: question of the syllabus; analysis of a text; recognition and analysis of a musical work.

Evaluation systems and criteria

In person

Attendance and participation in class: 20%.

Presentation (oral and written) of a choral work (in pairs or trios) on one of the proposed topics: 25%.

Individual project on a proposed practical activity: 25%.

Final exam: 30%.

Bibliography and resources

 
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