2024

Ethnomusicology I

Name: Ethnomusicology I
Code: MUS12944L
6 ECTS
Duration: 15 weeks/156 hours
Scientific Area: Musicology

Teaching languages: Portuguese
Languages of tutoring support: Portuguese, English
Regime de Frequência: Presencial

Sustainable Development Goals

Learning Goals

The cu examines the formation of the discipline through a survey of its history, theories, and methodologies; reading and discussion of the works of major scholars in the field; study of the interdisciplinary nature of ethnomusicology, particularly its relationship with historical musicology, anthropology, folklore, linguistics, communication, and cultural studies. Development of knowledge capacities of structuring and synthesis of the unit´s content and the associated written and oral expression training.

Contents

- Introduction to the History and development of Ethnomusicology
- Comparative Musicology (19th century and early 20th century)
- Post-War American Ethnomusicology (1950s and 1960s)
- Historical Introduction of Ethnomusicology in Portugal.
- Scope and methodologies of Ethnomusicology
- Fieldwork and the concept of "Music-cultures" (1960s-present)
- Transcription and Analysis
- Postmodernism, Popular Music, and the Future of Ethnomusicology (1990s)

Teaching Methods

Theoretical exposition of the main topics of the curricular unit, reading and discussion the works of major scholars in the field, case studies, scientific discussions of the proposed student´s works with tutorial accompaniment in what concerns the student´s learning process and the respective oral and written skills. Use of recorded musical examples, both audio and audio/video.

Assessment

Students can choose between:

- Continuous Evaluation:
Written test (50%)
Individual written work (35%)
Oral presentation with digital support (15%)

- Final Evaluation:
Final written exam (100%)

Teaching Staff

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