160072 VO Introduction to Systematic Musicology (2024S)

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 16 - Musikwissenschaft und Sprachwissenschaft

Moodle

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Details

Language: German

Examination dates

Monday 24.06.2024 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal B UniCampus Hof 2 2C-EG-02
Monday 30.09.2024 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 1 Musikwissenschaft UniCampus Hof 9, 3G-EG-09
Wednesday 27.11.2024 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 1 Musikwissenschaft UniCampus Hof 9, 3G-EG-09
N Wednesday 22.01.2025 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 1 Musikwissenschaft UniCampus Hof 9, 3G-EG-09

Lecturers

Jörg Mühlhans

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Course on May 6th must be canceled

Monday 04.03. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal B UniCampus Hof 2 2C-EG-02
Monday 11.03. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal B UniCampus Hof 2 2C-EG-02
Monday 18.03. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal B UniCampus Hof 2 2C-EG-02
Monday 08.04. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal B UniCampus Hof 2 2C-EG-02
Monday 15.04. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal B UniCampus Hof 2 2C-EG-02
Monday 22.04. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal B UniCampus Hof 2 2C-EG-02
Monday 29.04. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal B UniCampus Hof 2 2C-EG-02
Monday 06.05. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal B UniCampus Hof 2 2C-EG-02
Monday 13.05. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal B UniCampus Hof 2 2C-EG-02
Monday 27.05. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal B UniCampus Hof 2 2C-EG-02
Monday 03.06. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal B UniCampus Hof 2 2C-EG-02
Monday 10.06. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal B UniCampus Hof 2 2C-EG-02
Monday 17.06. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal B UniCampus Hof 2 2C-EG-02

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The aim of the course is to gain basics knowledge of systematic musicology, get to know its fields of research and learn the common research methods.
The lecture consists of two thematic blocks. In the first block (acoustics), the physics of sound generation and propagation are discussed, a historical overview of acoustic research from Plato to the present day is given, and the variety of acoustic disciplines is presented, with a particular focus on musical acoustics.
In the second block (perception), physiology and function of the human auditory system and two major areas of research on musical perception will be discussed: psychoacoustics (as a subfield of psychophysiology) and music psychology (as a subfield of empirical research in general).
The course will be held virtually via Moodle platform, with some units being theoretically and some consisting of practical demonstrations of experiments and measurements. For the most part, units will be held live at lecture time, but there may changes announced via moodle.

Assessment and permitted materials

Written exam at the end of the course (mixed test of open and multiple choice questions). The exam will take place in physical presence, if the situation allows it. Otherwise, the exam will be digital. With the exception of a dictionary, no aids are allowed for the exam.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

At least half of the maximum score be reached for a positive grade. Points and overview of grades will be announced at the end of the course and visible on the exam sheet.

Examination topics

Topics of the exam material is the content of the course as well as the material provided on Moodle (slides & script).

Reading list

Literaturempfehlungen zu den einzelnen Teilbereichen sind auf den Vorlesungsfolien und am Ende jedes Kapitels im Skriptum zu finden, das Skriptum zur Vorlesung wird auf Moodle als PDF zur Verfügung gestellt.

Association in the course directory

BA: SYS
EC: MAK2

Last modified: Mo 06.05.2024 06:46