Courses & Units
Music and Politics FCA208
Introduction
This unit focusses on the interrelationship between music and politics by exploring aspects such as musical activism, propaganda, censorship and the underground. You will investigate the creation, reception and transmission of music from diverse styles, cultures, periods and global perspectives and become critically aware of music’s influence and impact, and its potential to be used and misused for political intent. You will build skills to underpin diverse career pathways in music through an exciting and distinctive project in which you will interrogate and explore the concept of music and politics, while gaining an introduction to project management and further proficiency and confidence in research, writing and formats of presentation.
Summary
| Unit name | Music and Politics |
|---|---|
| Unit code | FCA208 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Arts, Law and Education School of Creative Arts and Media |
| Discipline | Music |
| Coordinator | Doctor Arabella Teniswood-Harvey |
| Available as an elective? | Yes |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 20/2/2023 | 21/3/2023 | 10/4/2023 | 28/5/2023 |
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Learning Outcomes
- Research, analyse, and evaluate interrelationships between music and politics
- Communicate in various modes to diverse audiences
- Employ project management skills to plan, manage and execute a project that focuses on the interrelationship between music and politics
- Reflect critically on project processes and outcomes
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2 | Domestic Full Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,037.00 | $888.00 | not applicable | $2,567.00 |
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2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
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4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | On Campus (Hobart) Fortnightly online content (1.5 hrs) Fortnightly on-campus tutorial (1.5 hrs) Weekly on-campus workshop (1.5 hrs) |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Task 2: Portfolio of communication tasks (25%)|Task 4: Music and Politics project (40%)|Task 3: Essay (25%)|Task 1: Online and tutorial discussions (10%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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