MUSGEN 3015EX - International Study Tour: Music

External - Winter - 2023

This course enables University of Adelaide students to undertake a short study tour led by Adelaide teaching staff. Students will be expected to complete a number of intensive preliminary classes at Adelaide before travelling overseas. While on location, students will observe a series of workshops, seminars, masterclasses and performances. This course is designed to enhance the students? musical understanding and appreciation of the contemporary musical world and gain a deeper insight into the cultures of selected foreign countries. Topics may include detailed study of a traditional musical culture, enhanced through attending performances; study of different pedagogical approaches to music study, enhanced through attendance and observation of masterclasses and performance experiences through hearing concerts, including the study of the structural, economic and social foundations of the music profession in the destination country.

  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code MUSGEN 3015EX
    Course International Study Tour: Music
    Coordinating Unit Elder Conservatorium of Music
    Term Winter
    Level Undergraduate
    Location/s External
    Units 3
    Contact 4 hours pre departure; up to 30 hours per week for 2 weeks
    Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y
    Prerequisites At least 12 units of Level I and Level II courses must be completed in one of the eight Music majors (specialisations)
    Assumed Knowledge At least 24 units of Level I courses must be completed in the BMus or BMus(Adv)
    Restrictions Subject to Elder Conservatorium approval, preference will be given to BMus students?
    Assessment Reflective journal 50%, Attendance and participation 10%, Concert repertoire and awareness test and concert reviews 40%
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Dr Oliver Fartach-Naini

    Dr Oliver Fartach-Naini

    Course Timetable

    The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.

  • Learning Outcomes
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Course Learning Outcomes
    On successful completion of this course students will be able to:
    1.Demonstrate a close understanding of the music culture of another country
    2.Understanding the role of the profession of music in another cultural context
    3.A more mature appreciation of the professional standards of musical performance in another cultural context than that expected in International Study Tour Music Level 11
    4.Ability to take a leadership role in the solving of practical problems of organisation, travel and communication in another cultural context.
    5.Manifest a more mature critical understanding of the performance standards required for professional endeavour and an ability to assess one’s own performance.
    6. Exhibit curiosity, self-awareness, initiative and problem solving skills that will enable continuous learning and growth.
    7.Demonstrate an enhanced understanding of different approaches to music pedagogy
    8.Demonstrate a high level of written and oral communication skills
    University 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

    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.

    1,2,3,4,5
  • Learning Resources
    Required Resources
    Any required resources will be specified at pre-departure seminars.
    Access to full orchestral scores of predetermined repertoire is essential. IMSLP can be accessed and orchestral excerpts downloaded.
    All notes to be taken in a journal during any of the scheduled sessions
    Recordings and scores of London orchestral concert 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.
    There is a MyUni site for this course. Resources and other information are posted there; assignments must also be submitted through MyUni.
    Recommended 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.
  • Learning & Teaching Activities
    Learning & Teaching Modes

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    Workload

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    Learning Activities Summary

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  • Assessment

    The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

    1. Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
    2. Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
    3. Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
    4. Assessment must maintain academic standards.

    Assessment Summary

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    Assessment Detail

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    Submission

    No information currently available.

    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.

  • 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.

    Previous feedback is not available as this is the first time MUSGEN 3015EX has been offered.
  • Student Support
  • Policies & Guidelines
  • Fraud Awareness

    Students are reminded that in order to maintain the academic integrity of all programs and courses, the university has a zero-tolerance approach to students offering money or significant value goods or services to any staff member who is involved in their teaching or assessment. Students offering lecturers or tutors or professional staff anything more than a small token of appreciation is totally unacceptable, in any circumstances. Staff members are obliged to report all such incidents to their supervisor/manager, who will refer them for action under the university's student’s disciplinary procedures.

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