NM2610 - World Music

Credit points:	03
Year:	2014
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
Administered by:	School of Creative Arts (pre 2015)

Students explore and examine the unique application of the basic principles of music production as displayed by various cultural practices globally. This subject incorporates fieldwork research and documentation that includes international experiences and investigations.

Learning Outcomes

• an understanding of various ethnic and aesthetic issues involved in cultural music production;
• demonstrated abilities in analysing music of various cultures both within the tradition and contemporary contexts;
• established ethical and non-intrusive research skills within in culturally sensitive environments.

Prerequisites:	12CP OF LEVEL 1 SUBJECTS
Inadmissible Subject Combinations:	NM2604

Availabilities
Townsville, Internal, Study Period 2
Census Date 28-Aug-2014
Coord/Lect:	Dr David Salisbury.
Contact hours:	13 hours lectures 26 hours tutorials 100 hours fieldwork
Assessment:	quiz 1 (15%); assignments (70%); quiz 2 (15%).

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.