ATS1343 Popular music in global perspective
Faculty of Arts
ATS1343 Popular music in global perspective is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2022 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2022
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2022 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Overview
Popular music, namely, music that appeals to large audiences and which is disseminated via mass media, is an increasingly global phenomenon. From rock to reggae, hip-hop to Afro-pop, this unit introduces students to select popular musics from around the world, while also exploring basic research principles of ethnomusicology and popular music scholarship. The unit is open to all students with an interest in music. No prior musical experience required.
Offerings in 2022
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Online quizzesOtherThreshold hurdle30%
- Guided reading activity assessmentAssignment10%
- Coursework essayEssay30%
- Popular Music ExpositionPresentation30%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Recognise and articulate some of the historical, social and cultural forces that have shaped select popular musics from around the world;
- 2
Critically read scholarly sources by undertaking a guided reading activity;
- 3
Evaluate and analyse scholarly sources pertinent to popular music research;
- 4
Undertake a popular music research project utilising academic research and writing skills.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 hours
- Lectures12 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
Where it fits
ATS1343 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2022 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Mr Gerald Marko
- Unit Coordinators
- Mr Gerald Marko
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ATS1343?
ATS1343 has no prerequisites.
When is ATS1343 offered?
In 2022, ATS1343 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
How much work is ATS1343?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ATS1343 have an exam?
No. ATS1343 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include ATS1343?
ATS1343 is part of Music.