This course explores the deep and complex relationship between music and drama, across cultures and historical periods.  Placing the study within a number of theoretic frames - such as performance theory and narrative theory, as well as musical semiotics - the course explores a number of case studies that illustrate the ways in which music and drama can coexist, mutually support of another, or be in competition.  Typical case studies include:

 By the end of the course, you should be able to:

1. describe the interrelationship between music and drama from several theoretical perspectives;
2. apply these theoretical perspectives to a number of specific musical cases
3. demonstrate listening skills developed through the study and discussion of selected works.
4. demonstrate research, analysis, discussion and writing skills.

• One research project of 3000 words or equivalent (40%), [Learning Outcomes 1,2,4];
• Two in-class or online listening/discussion exercises or wikis (30% each), [Learning Outcomes 2-3).

3 hours contact per week; a total of 120 hours learning time.  These are spread flexibly across the semester in a mixture of lectures, tutorials and online activities

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