ATS1343 · Monash University
Popular music in global perspective
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 1
- Workload
- ≈ 12 h / week
- Faculty
- Arts
What it covers
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.
Assessment
| Task | Type | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Guided reading activity assessment | Exercise | 10% |
| Online quizzes | Quiz / Test | 30% |
| Popular Music Exposition | Presentation | 30% |
| Coursework essay | Written | 30% |
When and where
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On-campus |