Music in the Age of Empires and Nations
UndergraduateUNE-MUSI3432026
Previously UNE-MUSI237
Course information for 2026 intake
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Enrol by
- 21 June 2026
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 16 weeks
- Start dates
- 22 June 2026
- Price from
- $2,395
- Upfront cost
- $0
- Loan available
- FEE-HELP available
Music in the Age of Empires and Nations
About this subject
Upon completion of this subject, students will be able to:
- identify and interpret the main musical conventions and styles in Western instrumental and vocal musics from c.1750 to c.1914;
- demonstrate broad theoretical and technical knowledge of the cultural, technological and aesthetic contexts which drove Western musical development from c.1750 to c.1914;
- select and apply analytical, technical and communicative skills from recent research and performance practice studies to the interpretation of historical music; and
- demonstrate autonomy in the use of advanced information literacy tools and the application of investigative skills relevant to the practice of musicology.
- Topics will be available to enrolled students in the subjects Learning Management System site approximately one week prior to the commencement of the teaching period.
This subject was previously known as UNE-MUSI237 Music in the Age of Empires and Nations.
This subject explores the development of European music, c.1750-c.1914. You will examine Western musical forms within their aesthetic, cultural and technological contexts. You will progress through listening and analysis of European orchestral and vocal genres including the sonata, the symphony, the concerto, opera, lied, mélodie and sacred music. As well as providing a general overview, studies in this subject will concentrate on recent trends in the research and performance of the music from this timeframe and examine how approaches to this earlier music and culture are conditioned by more recent social and cultural values.
Assessment 1: Collaboration Assessment Task - Small group collaboration on a topic. 1000 words (equivalent). Relates to Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 4;
Assessment 2: Pre-essay reflection. 500 words. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-4;
Assessment 3: Essay - 2500 words. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-4;
Assessment 4: Listening Assessment - 1000 words (equivalent). Relates to Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3.- Assessment 1: Collaboration Assessment Task - Small group collaboration on a topic. 1000 words (equivalent). (20%)
- Assessment 2: Pre-essay reflection. 500 words. (10%)
- Assessment 3: Essay. 2500 words. (50%)
- Assessment 4: Listening assessment. 1000 words (equivalent). (20%)
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Entry requirements
Part of a degree
To enrol in this subject you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:
Elective
- UNE-MUS-DIP-2026 - Diploma in Music
Equivalent subjects
You should not enrol in this subject if you have successfully completed any of the following subject(s) because they are considered academically equivalent:
UNE-MUSI237-Music in the Age of Empires and Nations (no longer available)
Others
To enrol in this subject you will need to pass the Prerequisite/s. Please note as UNE results are released after the close of enrolment date, your enrolment into this subject will be withdrawn if you do not pass the prerequisite subject/s.
Additional requirements
- Equipment requirements - Headphones or speakers (required to listen to lectures and other media). Headset, including microphone (highly recommended). Webcam (may be required for participation in virtual classrooms and/or media presentations).
- Software requirements - It is essential for students to have reliable internet access in order to participate in and complete your units, regardless of whether they contain an on campus attendance or intensive school component. Please refer students to link for requirements: For additional information please visit UNE Hardware Requirements: https://www.une.edu.au/current-students/support/it-services/hardware
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
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Related degrees
Once you’ve completed this subject it can be credited towards one of the following courses
UndergraduateUNE-MUS-DIP