2008/09 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
MUSI1220 Language and Theory of Music
20 creditsClass Size: 110
Module manager: Dr Clive McClelland
Email: c.mcclelland@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2008/09
Pre-requisite qualifications
Normally A level Music or a pass in ABRSM Grade 8 theory and a practical subject.Objectives
On completion of this module, students should have gained a grounding in the basic elements of music theory and compositional method, through the study of harmony and counterpoint. They should be familiar with and understand the terminology associated with these disciplines. This module aims to help students prepare for the analysis modules at levels 2 and , and to support aural, historical and compositional studies.Syllabus
An examination of the basic elements of musical theory and compositional method through the study of harmony and counterpoint. The module will cover the terminology associated with these disciplines, and support aural, historical and compositional studies. Typical syllabus elements will include: modes, keys and scales; an introduction to four-part harmony; species counterpoint in two parts; figured bass, chromatic chords and suspensions; and eighteenth- and twentieth- century compositional methods.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Lecture | 40 | 1.00 | 40.00 |
| Private study hours | 160.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 40.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200.00 | ||
Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| In-course Assessment | class exercises and examples | 50.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 50.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 2 hr 00 mins | 25.00 |
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 2 hr 00 mins | 25.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 50.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 11/09/2007
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