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A broad-genre approach to the history of music in and of Aotearoa New Zealand, with particular emphasis on socio-musicological developments since World War II. The course includes an exploration of notions of cultural identity, musical identity, sound and place.
Students will attend lectures and tutorials, and receive feedback from the tutor(s) through online wikis.
Students who pass this course will have developed:* knowledge of a broad range of New Zealand music in various styles;* recognition of New Zealand musical artists and works from a range of genres and the ability to discuss some musical aspects of those works and relate them to the broader contexts of New Zealand culture and society; understanding of notions of cultural identity, sound and place;* knowledge of socio-musicological developments in New Zealand music since World War II.
MUSA150
WORKLOADStudent workload (150 hours) will be allocated to:* 24 hours attending lectures* 12 hours attending tutorials* 15 hours writing essay* 20 hours preparing for listening test* 25 hours writing review assignment* 30 hours preparing and writing research assignment* 24 hours self-directed study
Glenda Keam
Mark Menzies
Assessments are due on the specified date. For all assessments except the test, you should submit a hard copy to the assignment drop-box in the School of Music foyer, with a signed and completed School of Music assignment cover sheet attached.
Use of TechnologyThis course assumes that you have sufficient information and technology skills to confidently use a computer to access material for your course. Your written work will be handwritten and submitted in class time.You will be required to access our learning management system – LEARN – and to become familiar with its tools. LEARN provides easily-accessible information about the course and assessments, topics and deadlines, and supports the learning you will gain from attending all lectures and tutorials. For help using LEARN, refer to: http://learn.canterbury.ac.nz/course/view.php?id=2157
The following shows how to translate grades to numerical scores:A+ 90–100; A 85–89; A- 80–84; B+ 75–79; B 70–74; B- 65–69; C+ 60–64; C 55–59; C- 50–54; D 40–49; E 0–39In a course at 100- or 200-level examiners may grant restricted credit (R) which will be equivalent to a pass for all purposes except as a prerequisite.
Domestic fee $817.00
International fee $3,525.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see Humanities .