Course overview
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.
Course learning outcomes
- Demonstrate a close understanding of the music culture of another country
- Understanding the role of the profession of music in another cultural context
- Ability to take a leadership role in the solving of practical problems of organisation, travel and communication in another cultural context
- Manifest a more mature critical understanding of the performance standards required for professional endeavour and an ability to assess one's own performance
- Exhibit curiosity, self-awareness, initiative and problem solving skills that will enable continuous learning and growth
- Demonstrate an enhanced understanding of different approaches to music pedagogy
- Demonstrate a high level of written and oral communication skills
Availability
Class details
Online
Class number 59284
Section 01OL
Size 30
Available 29
Class details
Online
Class number 29617
Section 01OL
Size 30
Available 30
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