Course content

The course is for Master's students who are given the right to replace Experts in Team with another relevant Master's course. It is an independent study with a pensum of c. 650 pages. The course gives the opportunity to specialise in a chosen topic within the larger study programme. It is also possible to take another of our specialisation courses (MUSV31**) instead of this course.

Learning outcome

Knowledge:

An examinee with a completed qualification in MUSV3600

• Has in-depth knowledge about a selected musicological subject.
• Has general knowledge of the musicological area the advanced topic belongs to.
• Has knowledge about historical and newer problems within the specific musicological area of research.
• Has knowledge of theories and research methods within the specific musicological area of research.
• Has knowledge that enables a placement of the specific musicological field of research into the larger frame of disciplinary inquiry and reflection

Skills:

An examinee with a completed qualification in MUSV3600

• Can express his/her deepened knowledge in a convincing way, both in writing and speech.
• Can individually find and assess relevant research based knowledge to illuminate a problem within the specific musicological area of research.
• Can based on his/her deepened knowledge discuss academic texts in a diversified way, enter a dialogue with the texts of others and carry out his/her own reasoning, both in writing and speech.
• Can utilize methods specific to the musicological area on an independent and critical basis.

Learning methods and activities

Independent study. Students who wish to take the course should contact the Department the previous semester. A work-area title must be delivered in January.

Compulsory assignments

• Approved reading list

Specific conditions

Course materials

The reading list is set up in collaboration with the student's supervisor, and must be approved by the Department.