Thesis in Musicology
Code
73202106
Academic unit
Faculdade de Ciências Sociais e Humanas
Department
Ciências Musicais
Credits
180
Weekly hours
2
Teaching language
Portuguese
Objectives
Within this CU, students are expected to:
a) develop a relevant and original Thesis, according to the previous approved Project and contributing to the advancement of knowledge in their area of specialisation in Musicology;
b) master, in an autonomous and critical way, the theoretical, epistemological and methodological issues in their area of specialisation in Musicology;
c) participate actively in larger research contexts, within the host Research Unit and in other national and international groups, projects and networks, developing disciplinary and interdisciplinary synergies;
d) communicate partial and final research outcomes, through participation in national and international scientific events and publishing in recognized journals and publishers.
e) Identify needs and societal challenges, promoting partnerships with entities that will benefit from the ongoing research.
Prerequisites
Subject matter
Syllabus depends on the themes of on-going theses. Relevant topics will be identified in each academic year and they will be highlighted in different activities: tutorial sessions, individual or in small groups; activities promoted by the host Research Unit (reading groups, lectures, a. o.). When possible, student’s mobility will be supported, in order to enable their participation in international or national formative contexts (workshops, summer schools, graduate conferences, a. o.), thematically related to the topics of their theses.
Bibliography
Bibliografia específica será indicada pelo/a tutor/a de cada estudante, em função do tema da tese.
Each student’s tutor, according to the thesis topic, will recommend specific bibliography.
Teaching method
Tutorial supervision by each supervisor (in individual sessions or gathering students in small groups) is a characteristic resource in this curricular unit. In addition, it is assumed that the participation in scientific events related to the theses themes is a privileged learning opportunity.
Evaluation method
Evaluation includes an intermediate and formative step: a progress report presented by the student, one year before concluding the thesis, and two reports written by two researchers, making available suggestions and necessary improvements. A jury appointed by the Scientific Council of NOVA FCSH evaluates the Thesis within a public discussion, according to established academic practice.