Music Crossing Borders 1 (EIS120)

This module will focus on how music is encountered by most people, and the roles it plays in their lives and communities.

Through their own music making and literature, students will learn the fundamentals of music while exploring the social and cultural settings of different musical traditions.

The areas of music making, dancing, active listening, and composing are approached through practical work with music from different cultures and through discussions related to multicultural understanding.


Course description for study year 2024-2025. Please note that changes may occur.

Facts

Course code

EIS120

Version

2

Credits (ECTS)

6

Semester tution start

Spring

Number of semesters

1

Exam semester

Spring

Language of instruction

English

Offered by
Time table

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Content

The aim for this module is to develop knowledge and skills for a better understanding and use of music as a global language, focusing on how to promote inclusion and integration. Knowledge of how music can be used in education as an intercultural tool for building identity and belonging. Theoretical knowledge and practical musical skills will give experiences related to a holistic development, teaching practice and learning outcome.

Practical subjects will include:

  • vocal activities

  • body, dance and movement

  • introduction to Orff instruments, African drums African drums and other relevant instruments

  • active listening

  • music performance and communication

  • educational methods in relation to music practice

  • children’s music in different cultures

Theoretical subjects will include:

  • music education - musically educated

  • music, identity and communication

  • music education in different countries

  • music, emotion and everyday life

  • music psychology - music experience

Learning outcome

This module facilitates for the student to acquire following skills and knowledge:

Knowledge:

  • have knowledge about  music education with children from various cultures and traditions

Skills:

  • be able to use music and dance from different cultures, traditions and nations in their teaching

  • be able to present music and dance from their own cultural background

  • be able to use musical material from different cultures in a creative way, to adapt to different groups of students

Competence:

  • have acquired a better understanding of their own identity and cultural background

  • be able to reflect over teaching practices by taking music as their main focus

Required prerequisite knowledge

None

Exam

Individual paper and Group project

Form of assessment Weight Duration Marks Aid
1 individual paper 1/2 4 Days Letter grades
Group project 1/2 Letter grades All

Coursework requirements

Mandatory lectures, seminars and workshops. , Individual presentation, Individual paper

In addition to mandatory lectures, seminars and workshops, the candidates should individually have at least one individual presentation and submit one paper.

Course teacher(s)

Course coordinator:

Merethe Rage Aasvold

Study Adviser:

Madli Dagestad

Method of work

The teaching is organized as lectures, demonstrations, individual and ensemble singing/playing of instruments, seminars, tutorials and practical workshops.

Open for

Exchange Students at Faculty of Arts and Education

Course assessment

There must be an early dialogue between the course supervisor, the student union representative and the students. The purpose is feedback from the students for changes and adjustments in the course for the current semester. In addition, a digital subject evaluation must be carried out at least every three years. Its purpose is to gather the students experiences with the course.

Literature

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