Aesthetics of Music Field of study: Cultural Studies
Programme code: W1-S1KU19.2023

Module name: Aesthetics of Music
Module code: W1-KU-S1-EM05
Programme code: W1-S1KU19.2023
Semester:
  • winter semester 2026/2027
  • winter semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: depending on the choice
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 1
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The student acquires knowledge of the phenomena that make up the aesthetics of music, the process of music creation and performance in the context of music culture. He/she becomes familiar with the activities of selected institutions and trends present in the creative industry. Acquires competences in the analysis of musical phenomena.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
participates intensively and consciously in cultural life, especially that related to music [K_01]
 W1-K01SN_K03 [3/5]
is able to use theoretical clues to interpret phenomena in the field of music aesthetics; to this end, he/she independently acquires knowledge, uses and selects necessary information [U_01]
 W1-K01SN_U01 [3/5] W1-K01SN_U03 [3/5] W1-K01SN_U04 [3/5]
has structured knowledge leading to specialisation, including theories and methodology in the field of music aesthetics, knows and understands methods of analysis and interpretation of cultural products in the field of music aesthetics [W_01]
 W1-K01SN_W02 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [W1-KU-W] 15 Problem-based lecture [b01] 
Lecture-discussion [b02]  		course work K_01 U_01 W_01
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Search for materials and review activities necessary for class participation [a01] Preparation for classes
reviewing literature, documentation, tools and materials as well as the specifics of the syllabus and the range of activities indicated in it as required for full participation in classes
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
Getting acquainted with the syllabus content [b01] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
reading through the syllabus and getting acquainted with its content
Verification / adjustment / discussion of syllabus provisions [b02] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
consulting the content of the syllabus, possibly in the presence of the year tutor or members of the class group, and, if necessary, reassessing the provisions concerning special conditions for class participation, e.g., space and time requirements, technical and other requirements, including conditions for participation in classes outside the walls of the university, classes organized in blocks, organized online, etc.
Determining the stages of task implementation contributing to the verification of learning outcomes [c01] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
devising a task implementation strategy embracing the division of content, the range of activities, implementation time and/or the method(s) of obtaining the necessary materials and tools, etc.
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
(no information given)