Course syllabus

World Music II, 7.5 credits

Course code: MG139G Credits: 7.5
Main field of study: Musical Interpretation Progression: GXX
    Last revised: 08/09/2020
Education cycle: First cycle Approved by: Head of school
Established: 21/11/2019 Reading list approved: 08/09/2020
Valid from: Spring semester 2021 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
After completing the course, the student should be able to

  • describe different understandings of the concept of multiculturalism, and
  • identify and describe musical features in different musical traditions.

Skills and Abilities
After completing the course, the student should be able to

  • arrange music based on different interpretations of the concept of World music,
  • identify and practically reproduce musical features in the different genres presented during the course, and
  • improvise in a cross-genre context.

Evaluation ability and approach
After completing the course, the student should be able to

  • discuss how different understandings of the concept of multiculturalism can be reflected in practical musicianship, and
  • discuss the approach to improvisation in different music traditions.

Main content of the course

  • Ensemble playing
  • Genre awareness
  • Arranging
  • Improvisation

Teaching methods

Teaching is done in the form of group education and self studies.

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)
The examination takes place through written assignment, oral presentations with sounding elements, and through sounding presentation.


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

World Music I, Basic Course, 7.5 credits.

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

Schippers, Huib (2009)
Facing the music- shaping music education from a global perspective
New York : Oxford University Press, ISBN/ISSN: 978-0-19-537976-1, 220 sidor