Applied musicology 3106-MuzS-F
Applied musicology deals with the practical applications of
musicological knowledge and the implementation of activities that
connect academic musicology with the music market and the
socio-economic environment of the university. Working with a
project-based approach, students collaboratively design and carry
out an activity tailored to their interests and preferences.
As part of the Applied Musicology course, activities are planned in
various formats (depending on the skills and preferences of the
participants): blogs and vlogs, podcasts and audiovisual listening
guides, museum and outdoor exhibitions, pre-concert talks, and
program notes.
Proposed topics:
1. Popularization and dissemination of musicological
knowledge in audio and/or audiovisual form:
- Creating short podcasts about selected musicological
terms, topics, publications, works, or the activity of
musicologist or musician. Students' tasks include
bibliographic research, recording the podcast and post-
production of the recording.
2. Popularization and dissemination of musicological
knowledge in written form:
- Writing texts that discuss selected musicological terms,
topics, publications, works, or the activity of a
musicologist or musician. Students' tasks include
bibliographic research, developing the content of the
topic, writing the text, and publishing it, e.g., on Wikipedia
or on the Institute’s blog.
3. Creating exhibitions (based on a selected thematic
scope within musicology)
4. Conducting an interview with a
musicologist/musician (audio/audiovisual/written
format):
- Students will carry out interviews with musicologists or
musicians and share the interview (an audio, audiovisual,
or written version of the interview).
Type of course
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Learning outcomes
General knowledge:
● Understanding of fundamental issues related to applied
musicology
● Knowledge of various practical applications of
musicology, such as working with music in education and
media
Musicological knowledge:
● Expansion of musicological knowledge in areas relevant
to the realization of a specific project (e.g. knowledge of
different musical periods and their characteristic features,
styles, and major composers and works; knowledge of
traditional and contemporary music from various parts of
the world; understanding of political and social influences
on music, etc.)
Practical skills:
● Gaining proficiency in using software for audio, video, and
graphic editing (e.g. Audacity, Adobe Premiere, Canva),
blog platforms (e.g. WordPress, Blogger), and podcast
publishing tools (e.g. SoundCloud)
● Developing the ability to create materials that are not only
factually accurate but also visually and sonically engaging
● Enhancing communication skills – clearly expressing
ideas and arguments both in written form (e.g. blog posts)
and verbally (e.g. podcasts)
● Ability to select and curate relevant data effectively
Social competences:
● Ability to work in a team, both in academic and practical
settings (e.g. through collaboration with representatives of
cultural institutions or the media)
● Capability to present musicological research results in a
clear and accessible way to a broad audience
Assessment criteria
1. Class participation – 30%
Active engagement during classes, including discussions,
collaboration, and contribution to group work.
2. Selection, preparation, and completion of an
individual or group project – 70%
This may include, for example: recording a podcast /
conducting and publishing an interview, preparing an
exhibition or a field game, writing and publishing a text on
a selected topic, or other approved forms of applied
musicological work.
Additional information
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