Introduction to the Musicological Text
Code
711021054
Academic unit
Faculdade de Ciências Sociais e Humanas
Department
Ciências Musicais
Credits
6
Teacher in charge
David Cranmer
Weekly hours
4
Teaching language
Português e Inglês
Objectives
a) To develop study skills in general and aimed specifically at Musicology;
b) To develop reading strategies in the mother tongue and in other European languages;
c) To get used to using English as a working language in Musicology, for example by gaining a knowledge of basic terminology and, with respect to reading, attaining the level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (independent user);
d) To develop skills in a range of types of output, namely oral presentations, cooperative work, reflection on contents and aptitudes.
Prerequisites
None
Subject matter
1) Analysis of texts of the various branches of musicology.
2) Specific reading techniques: ´skimming´, ´scanning´ and detailed reading, particularly in Portuguese and in English.
3) Study techniques, such as taking notes in visual format (mind-maps) from one or more texts and in preparation for an oral or written text (oral presentation or essay). 4) Memorisation techniques and the role of visual plans in this process.
5) Specific lessons devoted to musical terminology (instruments, notation and theory) in Portuguese and in English.
Bibliography
Cranmer, D. (2007). Cantate Domino. Lisboa: Paulus Editora.
Marques, H. de O. (1986). Dicionário de Termos Musicais. Lisboa: Editorial Estampa.
Sadie, S. (Ed.) (2001). New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians. Oxford, Oxford University Press.
Sadie, S. (Ed.) (1980). New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians. London, Macmillan.
Teaching method
Theoretical and practical subject (40%/60%). The semester is divided into two distinct phases: the first (10 weeks) involves analysis, related tasks and discussion of a selection of texts principally in Portuguese or English, so as to develop reading and study skills (50% of classes are given in English); the second (3 weeks) is dedicated to individual oral presentations lasting 10 minutes (in Portuguese) and discussion of the same by colleagues.
The organisation of the order of the lessons is done on a pedagogic basis: simpler tasks in relation to the texts leading to more complex tasks involving skills already developed in earlier lessons.
Evaluation method
Assessment is made up of a test (25%), a project done in pairs on terminology in Portuguese and English (25%), participation in class, including an individual oral presentation (30%), 3 reports reflecting on the subject (week 5, week 10 and end of semester) (20%).