NM2610 - World Music

Credit points:	03
Year:	2015
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
Administered by:	College of Arts, Society & Education

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
External, Study Period 8
Census Date 27-Aug-2015
Coordinator:	Dr David Salisbury
Contact hours:	13 hours lectures - Online lecture 13 hours practicals - Video instructionals 13 hours - Threaded discussion 100 hours fieldwork
Method of Delivery:	WWW - LearnJCU
Assessment:	research paper (35%); video journal (35%); practical portfolio (30%).

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