Sociology of Music
Name: Sociology of Music
Code: MUS12946L
3 ECTS
Duration: 15 weeks/78 hours
Scientific Area:
Musicology
Teaching languages: Portuguese
Languages of tutoring support: Portuguese
Sustainable Development Goals
Learning Goals
Contextualized survey of the main fields and studies of Music Sociology in a historical perspective. Acquisition and discussion of main concepts necessary to the sociological approach of artistic production, namely musical; promote the critical discussion of History and Canon of western music. Development of knowledge capacities of structuring and synthesis of the unit´s content and the associated written and oral expression training.
Contents
1- Introduction to Sociology
2- Musical performance (concert) as social fact: inter-action and identity
3 - Contexts of creation/production, mediation and reception.
4 - Models and cultural practices with music.
5 Mass culture and globalization
2- Musical performance (concert) as social fact: inter-action and identity
3 - Contexts of creation/production, mediation and reception.
4 - Models and cultural practices with music.
5 Mass culture and globalization
Teaching Methods
Theoretical exposition of the main topics of the curricular unit, 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.
Artificial Intelligence Use Policy
The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools is permitted in accordance with the guidelines set out in Order No. 34/2026 of the University of Évora, provided that such use is duly declared and referenced. It is mandatory to declare the use of AI, specifying the tool used, its purpose, and how it was used, in any written work, audiovisual material, presentation, or other product subject to assessment in the curricular unit.
AI may be used to support learning, research, information organisation, and analysis. Students must, however, critically review and validate the information and content produced through human oversight.
AI may be used as a support tool for research, information organisation, text revision, analysis, and idea development, as well as for creating resources based on content developed and validated by the student. It is not permitted to use AI to produce entire assessed assignments or other work, automatically complete assessment tasks, present AI-generated content as one's own work, or replace independent critical thinking and reflection. The fabrication or manipulation of sources, data, and results is prohibited.
Such practices may constitute academic misconduct, in accordance with Article 119 of the Academic Regulations of the University of Évora (RAUÉ).
Artificial Intelligence Use Policy
The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools is permitted in accordance with the guidelines set out in Order No. 34/2026 of the University of Évora, provided that such use is duly declared and referenced. It is mandatory to declare the use of AI, specifying the tool used, its purpose, and how it was used, in any written work, audiovisual material, presentation, or other product subject to assessment in the curricular unit.
AI may be used to support learning, research, information organisation, and analysis. Students must, however, critically review and validate the information and content produced through human oversight.
AI may be used as a support tool for research, information organisation, text revision, analysis, and idea development, as well as for creating resources based on content developed and validated by the student. It is not permitted to use AI to produce entire assessed assignments or other work, automatically complete assessment tasks, present AI-generated content as one's own work, or replace independent critical thinking and reflection. The fabrication or manipulation of sources, data, and results is prohibited.
Such practices may constitute academic misconduct, in accordance with Article 119 of the Academic Regulations of the University of Évora (RAUÉ).
Assessment
Students can choose between:
Continuous Evaluation:
- Written test (50%)
- Individual written work (35%)
- Oral presentation with digital support (15%)
or
- Final Evaluation:
Final written exam (100%)
Note: If deemed necessary to verify the extent to which the student has developed the knowledge and skills required for the course unit, the teaching staff may call the student for an oral examination, in accordance with § 13 of article 110 of the Academic Regulations of the University of Évora, ensuring the conditions set out in § 4 of article 116 and § 1 of article 118 of the same Regulations. The oral exam will account for 40% of the final grade for the curricular unit.
Continuous Evaluation:
- Written test (50%)
- Individual written work (35%)
- Oral presentation with digital support (15%)
or
- Final Evaluation:
Final written exam (100%)
Note: If deemed necessary to verify the extent to which the student has developed the knowledge and skills required for the course unit, the teaching staff may call the student for an oral examination, in accordance with § 13 of article 110 of the Academic Regulations of the University of Évora, ensuring the conditions set out in § 4 of article 116 and § 1 of article 118 of the same Regulations. The oral exam will account for 40% of the final grade for the curricular unit.
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