Ethnomusicology
A.Y. 2024/2025
Learning objectives
The course aims to introduce ethnomusicology as a discipline, its methods, and the main steps of its historical development. Furthermore, the monographic topics discussed each year provide an opportunity to deepen the study of some relevant musical practices.
The course also has a more general objective to develop students' ability in listening and understanding musical practices coming from non-European cultures an from European folk and folkloric traditions.
The course also has a more general objective to develop students' ability in listening and understanding musical practices coming from non-European cultures an from European folk and folkloric traditions.
Expected learning outcomes
At the end, the students will have acquired basic knowledge of ethnomusicology, with particular reference to the monographic topic discussed each academic year.
Lesson period: Second semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course can be attended as a single course.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
Course syllabus
Detailed program will be provided before the starting of the class, at the beginning of the second semester.
Prerequisites for admission
The course is mainly for the students of Cultural Heritage Sciences and other three-year degrees. It does not require specific prerequisites; however, basic knowledge of elements of musical language and cultural anthropology can be helpful.
Teaching methods
Frontal lessons. Viewing, listening and commenting on audiovisual materials and live performances.
Teaching Resources
Detailed indications about the teaching materials will be provided on ARIEL at the starting of the class, in the second semester.
Assessment methods and Criteria
The exam will be a test at the computer, about the topics presented during the course, the bibliography and the audiovisual materials in the program. The following points will be assessed: the ability to critically re-elaborate the topics discussed in the course; the knowledge of the contents in the program; the ability to discuss and create connections and develope personal interpretative perspectives; the consistency of terminological expression.
Further information will be provided at the beginning of the lessons.
The modes of examination for students with physical and/or learning disabilities will need to be agreed with the course instructor, according with the guidelines of the competent Helpdesk.
Further information will be provided at the beginning of the lessons.
The modes of examination for students with physical and/or learning disabilities will need to be agreed with the course instructor, according with the guidelines of the competent Helpdesk.
Unita' didattica A
L-ART/08 - ETHNOMUSICOLGY - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Unita' didattica B
L-ART/08 - ETHNOMUSICOLGY - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Unita' didattica C
L-ART/08 - ETHNOMUSICOLGY - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Professor(s)
Reception:
Office hours can take place in presence during class days after the class; in other period, by appointment. Otherwise, on Teams.
Via Noto 6, 1st floor