This unit has been discontinued.
Introduction
Consideration of the aesthetic principles and creative philosophies that have shaped music since World War II to the present day, focussing on influential composers, works and techniques.
Summary 2020
| Unit name | Music Since 1950 |
|---|---|
| Unit code | FCP301 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Arts, Law and Education School of Creative Arts and Media |
| Discipline | Music |
| Coordinator | Dr Anne-Marie Forbes |
| Teaching staff | Dr Anne-Marie Forbes |
| Level | Advanced |
| Available as student elective? | Yes |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Fees
Requisites
- PREREQ: FCH100 or 200 level units
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 1 x 2 hour lecture, weekly 1 x 1 hr tutorial, weekly |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Class assignments 30% Essay (1500wds) 30% Examination 40% |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Flexible Study Options
Textbooks
| Required | Turabian Manual 8th ed 978-0-226-81638-8 Burkholder History of Western Music 9e |
|---|---|
| Recommended | Norton Anthology of Western Music Vol.3, Auner Music in the 20th and 21st Centuries (Norton) Taruskin Music in the late C20th (OUP) |
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