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Course Description
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Course Name
Aesthetics And Philosophy Of Music (MA/BEng Hons)
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Host University
University of Glasgow
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Location
Glasgow, Scotland
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Area of Study
Music, Philosophy
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
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SCQF Credits
20 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits2.5
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units2
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Short Description
This course introduces students to the process of thinking critically about musical and cultural questions and problems.
Assessment
Two 2000 word essays, worth 50% each.
Main Assessment In: April/MayCourse Aims
The aim of this course is to facilitate the practice of sustained critical thinking with respect to fundamental musical and cultural ideas and assumptions. Students will also come to understand the role that critical thinking has in the field of musical and artistic practice.
Intended Learning Outcomes of Course
By the end of the course students will be expected to be able to:
1. Analyse philosophical arguments, particularly in relation to music
2. Demonstrate critical thinking
3. Understand how philosophical concepts are formed and deployed
4. Demonstrate discrimination and precision in their use of philosophical concepts
5. Present, in both written and verbal form, coherent philosophical arguments relating to music and supply ample support for their positions through reference to published material
6. Formulate and respond to philosophical and cultural questions
7. Demonstrate familiarity with some of the key ideas in music aesthetics
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.
ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) credits are converted to semester credits/quarter units differently among U.S. universities. Students should confirm the conversion scale used at their home university when determining credit transfer.
Please note that some courses with locals have recommended prerequisite courses. It is the student's responsibility to consult any recommended prerequisites prior to enrolling in their course.