MUSGEN 2002EX - International Study Tour: Music
External - Winter - 2024
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code MUSGEN 2002EX Course International Study Tour: Music Coordinating Unit Elder Conservatorium of Music Term Winter Level Undergraduate Location/s External Units 3 Contact Up to 30 hours per week for 3 weeks Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Restrictions Available to BMus students only Quota A quota of 10 applies Assessment Reflective essay 50%, Attendance and participation 10%, Individual performance 40% Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Oliver Fartach-Naini
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
Study tours normally take place over a period of from 10 days to several weeks, depending on the nature of the tour, its destination and the scheduled activities involved. Study tours will include some periods without scheduled activities, but students are expected to attend all activities that are scheduled. -
Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes:
(1) Demonstrate a close understanding of the music culture of another country
(2) Understanding of the role of music in another cultural context
(3) Appreciation of the professional standards of musical performance in another cultural context
(4) Ability to solve practical problems of organisation, travel and communication in another cultural context.
(5) Manifest critical understanding of the performance standards required for professional endeavour and an ability to assess one's own performance
(6) Exhibit curiosity, self-awareness and problem solving skills that will enable continuous learning and growth.
(7) Demonstrate enhanced understanding of different approaches to music pedagogy.
(8) Demonstrate high level written and oral communication skillsUniversity Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
1,2,3,4, Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
2,3,4,5,6,7 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
3,4,5.7,8 Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
2,3,4,5.6 Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency
Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.
1,2,3,4 Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
Any required resources will be specified at pre-departure meetings.
Access to full orchestral scores or predetermined repertoire is essential. IMSLP can be assessed for orchestral excerpts downloads.
Before the tour begins, vocal students will be required to familiarise themselves with all vocal, choral or operatic repertoire presented in organised concerts during the tour.
Journal – all notes are to be taken in a journal during any of the scheduled activitiesRecommended Resources
Recordings and scores of London orchestral, vocal and operatic repertoire.
Listening to a variety of recordings is recommended. Students can listen to works through the library's Naxos subscription (see library catalogue, search using Naxos as the title and limit search to 'electronic resources'. You will be prompted to enter your ID number and password to access the Naxos catalogue.Online Learning
There is a MyUni site for this course. Resources and other information are posted there; assignments must also be submitted through MyUni. -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
Study tours involve scheduled activities that may include masterclasses, attendance at festivals and concerts, site visits, cultural experiences, individual lessons and other learning modes. Please refer to the detailed timetable for your study tour for further information.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
The workload for this course equates to that required for a 3-unit course i.e. 156 hours, including scheduled learning activities and personal study, research or observation. Please refer to the detailed course timetable for further information.Learning Activities Summary
No information currently available.
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Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Reflective Essay 40% Learning outcomes: 1,2,3,4,6,7
Attendance and 10% Learning outcomes: 6
participation
Individual performance 50% Learning outcomes: 2,4,5,8
Assessment Detail
Reflective Essay (40%): 2500 words (or equivalent) essay reflecting on the international learning experience while away from Adelaide. This may include a detailed account of learning activities, reflections on cultural differences, analysis of learning experiences, discussion of the educational impact of the study tour on the student and the student cohort.
Individual Performance (50%): Assessment of individual student’s performance in masterclasses and musical performances. Assessment will be based on the extent of preparation, response in masterclasses, or performance in concert situations, support for fellow students in ensemble situations and other relevant criteria.
Attendance (10%): all scheduled learning activities are compulsory. Marks will be deducted for absences.
Submission
Reflective essays will be submitted through MyUni.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.
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Student Feedback
The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.
SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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Student Support
- Academic Integrity for Students
- Academic Support with Maths
- Academic Support with writing and study skills
- Careers Services
- International Student Support
- Library Services for Students
- LinkedIn Learning
- Student Life Counselling Support - Personal counselling for issues affecting study
- Students with a Disability - Alternative academic arrangements
- YouX Student Care - Advocacy, confidential counselling, welfare support and advice
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Policies & Guidelines
This section contains links to relevant assessment-related policies and guidelines - all university policies.
- Academic Credit Arrangements Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progress by Coursework Students Policy
- Assessment for Coursework Programs Policy
- Copyright Compliance Policy
- Coursework Academic Programs Policy
- Elder Conservatorium of Music Noise Management Plan
- Intellectual Property Policy
- IT Acceptable Use and Security Policy
- Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy
- Reasonable Adjustments to Learning, Teaching & Assessment for Students with a Disability Policy
- Student Experience of Learning and Teaching Policy
- Student Grievance Resolution Process
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