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MCGY3602: Understanding East Asian Music

2024 unit information

Students will learn about, discuss and play different musical forms from East Asia - ranging from ancient guqin music to contemporary K-Pop. They will develop an understanding of key aesthetic concepts, musical instruments and musical features of the music cultures in this region. Students will be encouraged to develop awareness of the diversity of East Asian musics and cultures, and of music's interrelation with and great significance to East Asian societies both in the past and today.

Unit details and rules

Managing faculty or University school:

Sydney Conservatorium of Music

Study level Undergraduate
Academic unit Analysis, History and Cultural Studies
Credit points 6
Prerequisites:
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None
Corequisites:
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None
Prohibitions:
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None
Assumed knowledge:
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None

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. demonstrate a greater knowledge of music from the East Asian region and its social, cultural and geographical context
  • LO2. demonstrate a greater awareness of musical diversity
  • LO3. utilise improved analytical and research skills
  • LO4. present your analysis and opinion in an enhanced manner in written and oral forms, including within the online environment

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Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Semester 2 2024
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Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Semester 1 2020
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Semester 2 2022
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Semester 1 2023
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