Course syllabus
Vocals for International Students I, 7.5 credits
Course code: | MG136G | Credits: | 7.5 |
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Main field of study: | Musical Interpretation | Progression: | GXX |
Last revised: | 10/03/2020 | ||
Education cycle: | First cycle | Approved by: | Head of school |
Established: | 21/11/2019 | Reading list approved: | 10/03/2020 |
Valid from: | Autumn semester 2020 | Revision: | 1 |
Aims and objectives
General aims for first cycle education
First-cycle courses and study programmes shall develop:
- the ability of students to make independent and critical assessments
- the ability of students to identify, formulate and solve problems autonomously, and
- the preparedness of students to deal with changes in working life.
In addition to knowledge and skills in their field of study, students shall develop the ability to:
- gather and interpret information at a scholarly level
- stay abreast of the development of knowledge, and
- communicate their knowledge to others, including those who lack specialist knowledge in the field.
(Higher Education Act, Chapter 1, Section 8)
Course objectives
Knowledge and understanding
On completion of the course, the student shall be able to
- Together with a teacher, identify repertoire suitable for the student,s vocal specialism, and assess the repertoire’s level of difficulty in technical and artistic terms.
Competence and skills
On completion of the course, the student shall be able to
- Perform the repertoire with techincal and artistic proficiency.
Judgement and approach
On completion of the course, the student shall be able to
- Reflect on the artistic demands of the repertoire, and
- Reflect on the student’s own techinical and artistic development.
Main content of the course
Proficiency training in voice, focusing in technical as well as artistic skills.
Teaching methods
Teaching is done in the form of individual lessons.
Students who have been admitted to and registered on a course have the right to receive tuition and/or supervision for the duration of the time period specified for the particular course to which they were accepted (see, the university's admission regulations (in Swedish)). After that, the right to receive tuition and/or supervision expires.
Examination methods
Examination, 7.5 credits (Code: A001)
Examination by assessment of a musical performance.
For students with a documented disability, the university may approve applications for adapted or other forms of examinations.
For further information, see the university's local examination regulations (in Swedish).
Grades
According to the Higher Education Ordinance, Chapter 6, Section 18, a grade is to be awarded on the completion of a course, unless otherwise prescribed by the university. The university may prescribe which grading system shall apply. The grade is to be determined by a teacher specifically appointed by the university (an examiner).
In accordance with university regulations regarding grading systems for first and second-cycle courses (Vice-Chancellor’s decision ORU 2018/00929), one of the following grades shall be used: Fail (U), Pass (G) or Pass with Distinction (VG). For courses that are included in an international Master’s programme (60 or 120 credits) or offered to the university’s incoming exchange students, the grading scale of A-F shall be used. The vice-chancellor, or a person appointed by the vice-chancellor, may decide on exceptions from this provision for a specific course, if there are special grounds.
Grades used on course are Fail (F), Sufficient (E), Satisfactory (D), Good (C), Very Good (B) or Excellent (A).
Examination
Grades used are Fail (F), Sufficient (E), Satisfactory (D), Good (C), Very Good (B) or Excellent (A).
For further information, see the university's local examination regulations (in Swedish).
Specific entry requirements
General entry requirements.
And passed entrance test.
For further information, see the university's admission regulations (in Swedish).
Transfer of credits for previous studies
Students who have previously completed higher education or other activities are, in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance, entitled to have these credited towards the current programme, providing that the previous studies or activities meet certain criteria.
For further information, see the university's local credit transfer regulations (in Swedish).
Reading list and other teaching materials
Required Reading
Music from various repertoire areas
Teaching material produced and compiled by teachers