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. It isn't offered in 2026. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Not offered
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 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 you 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 2026
The 2026 handbook lists no offerings for ATS1343.
Assessment
- Online quizzesQuiz / Test30%
- Guided reading activity assessmentExercise10%
- Coursework essayWritten30%
- Popular Music ExpositionPresentation30%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
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
- Lectures12 hours
- Tutorials24 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 2026 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Paul Williamson
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Paul Williamson
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ATS1343?
ATS1343 has no prerequisites.
When is ATS1343 offered?
ATS1343 has no offerings listed in the 2026 handbook.
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.