MUSGEN 2003 - Music, Media & Contemporary Society II
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2023
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code MUSGEN 2003 Course Music, Media & Contemporary Society II Coordinating Unit Elder Conservatorium of Music Term Semester 2 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 3 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Prerequisites At least 12 units of Level I undergraduate study Incompatible GENMUS 2005, GENMUS 3005, MUSGEN 3014 Assumed Knowledge Ability to play an instrument or read music is not required for this course Assessment Exam 1 (25%), Essay (40%), Exam 2 (35%) Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Tsan-Huang Tsai
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate awareness and understanding of a wide range of contexts in which technology, aesthetics, and commerce interact in both the creation and consumption of music in contemporary society.
2. Demonstrate awareness and understanding of the extent to which the aesthetic and other meanings associated with music are influenced by 'extra musical' contexts in which music is created and consumed.
3. Development of music research skills and confidence in written communication.University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
1, 2 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
1, 2, 3 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
3 Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
1, 2, 3 Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency
Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.
1, 3 Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
Course Readings: All assigned readings for this course are available in the Course Readings area in the MyUni course.
Recommended Resources
A wealth of relevant material including journals, reference materials, and online sound and video resources, are available via the University Library's Music Database page: http://libguides.adelaide.edu.au/music/databases.Online Learning
Course documents, including in-class handouts and other information will be available in MyUni. MyUni will also be used for submission of course essays and for other assessed work. -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
Lectures will address the information and aims set out in the Course Description. There are no tutorials for this course; however lectures will include opportunities for questions/answers and limited open discussion. The lectures will also involve playback of audio
and video examples.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
The following information is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements: In
addition to the 3 contact hours per week, it is anticipated that students would spend 6-8 hours per week in reviewing lecture notes, preparing the assigned readings undertaking additional (suggested) readings and listening, revising for exams, and researching and writing the course essay.Learning Activities Summary
The following schedule is indicative of the topics in this course. Some topics and ordering of topics may vary.
WEEK 1
Introduction to the Course
The Socio-Cultural, and Aesthetic Impact of Recorded Music
WEEK 2
The Global Music Industry
WEEK 3
Distribution and Consumption of Recorded Music in the Digital Age
WEEK 4
The Role of Traditional Scores in Feature Films
The Use of Popular Music in Feature Films
WEEK 5
Music in Chinese Wuxia Martial Arts Cinema
WEEK 6
Music in Animated Cartoons
WEEK 7
The FM Revolution: Free-form Radio in the late 1960s-early 1970s
WEEK 8
Mexican Narcocorridos: Traditional Ballads, Contemporary Drug Trade, and Music Media
WEEK 9
Background Music
WEEK 10
Dynamic Range Compression and Portable Music: Usability, Audibility, Economics, and Aesthetics
WEEK 11
The Role of and Meaning of Classical Music in the 21st Century
WEEK 12
Course SummarySpecific Course Requirements
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Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
ASSESSMENT TASK TASK TYPE WEIGHTING COURSE LEARNING OUTCOME(S) Exam #1 Summative and Formative 25% 1, 2 Course Essay Summative 40% 1, 2, 3 Exam #2 Summative 35% 1, 2 Assessment Related Requirements
Attendance: Attendance at lectures is strongly recommended. Engaging in the limited discussions during lectures will help to reinforce understanding of key topics and the quality of A/V illustrations is much better in the live theatre setting. Lectures will be recorded, apart from some A/V materials due to copyright restriction. Attendance at the two in-class exams is compulsory. No exceptions will be made except in cases of certified medical grounds or compassionate grounds requested and approved well in advance of the exam.
Assessment Detail
Exams #1 and #2
Both exams will involve of a combination of short answer questions (e.g., involving one or two sentence answers), questions requiring responses of 1-2 paragraphs, and some multiple choice questions The test and exam will assess material covered in course readings and lectures. All students are required to sit both exams at the scheduled times. No exceptions will be made except in the case of permission sought and granted in advance for certified medical or compassionate grounds. Sample exam questions will be distributed in the week prior to each exam.
If you are ill on the day of an Exam you should visit a doctor and obtain a medical certificate for the day of the test/exam, required for medical replacement assessments. You should also notify the coordinator at your soonest opportunity to request a medical replacement assessment.
Course Essay
Students will be given a range of topics to choose from for this essay. Additional instructions for the essay will be distributed and discussed in class in Week 6. Essays will be due in Week 11 and will be submitted via MyUni
Submission
Final versions of written assignments should be submitted as .pdf in MyUni no later than 5:00 p.m. on the due date.
Late assignment policy:
Late written assignments will be accepted to a maximum of 7 days late with a late penalty of 2 marks per calendar day applied.
Extensions without penalty may be granted when supporting documentation can be provided and then, and only then, by arrangement with the course lecturer prior to the due date and time. Extensions will not be granted under any other circumstance. To apply for an extension, use the medical/compassionate application form available at:
http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/3303/?dsn=policy.document;field=data;id=7446;m=view
The completed form should be submitted to the Elder Conservatorium Office, either in person at the Music Office front desk (Schulz Building Level 9, access via western Schulz lifts) or via email: music@adelaide.edu.auCourse Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.
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Student Feedback
The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.
SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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Student Support
- Academic Integrity for Students
- Academic Support with Maths
- Academic Support with writing and study skills
- Careers Services
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- LinkedIn Learning
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- Students with a Disability - Alternative academic arrangements
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Policies & Guidelines
This section contains links to relevant assessment-related policies and guidelines - all university policies.
- Academic Credit Arrangements Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progress by Coursework Students Policy
- Assessment for Coursework Programs Policy
- Copyright Compliance Policy
- Coursework Academic Programs Policy
- Elder Conservatorium of Music Noise Management Plan
- Intellectual Property Policy
- IT Acceptable Use and Security Policy
- Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy
- Reasonable Adjustments to Learning, Teaching & Assessment for Students with a Disability Policy
- Student Experience of Learning and Teaching Policy
- Student Grievance Resolution Process
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