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130023 PS Literary Cross-Currents (PS): Songwriting (2012W)

Continuous assessment of course work

persönliche Anmeldung am 20. und 21. September 9 bis 12 Uhr, 24. und 25. September 15 bis 17 Uhr in der Sensengasse

Details

max. 40 participants
Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Wednesday 10.10. 14:00 - 15:30 Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Wednesday 17.10. 14:00 - 15:30 Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Wednesday 24.10. 14:00 - 15:30 Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Wednesday 31.10. 14:00 - 15:30 Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Wednesday 07.11. 14:00 - 15:30 Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Wednesday 14.11. 14:00 - 15:30 Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Wednesday 21.11. 14:00 - 15:30 Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Wednesday 28.11. 14:00 - 15:30 Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Wednesday 05.12. 14:00 - 15:30 Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Wednesday 12.12. 14:00 - 15:30 Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Wednesday 09.01. 14:00 - 15:30 Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Wednesday 16.01. 14:00 - 15:30 Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Wednesday 23.01. 14:00 - 15:30 Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Wednesday 30.01. 14:00 - 15:30 Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

In this course, we will try to shed light on the different forms of intertextuality, that are to be found in the vast field of songwriting. We will discuss the origin of folk songs in the oral tradition and how content was changed to fit the time and place of performance. We will also discuss 20th century music and contemporary songwriters and the abundance of cross-references, references to literary works and other forms of intertextuality to be found in this post-modern, shape-shifting beast that is rock music.

Assessment and permitted materials

active participation
presentations, group discussions, three essays (approx. 5 pages each)

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

The course shall try to provide an overview of how intertextual references play an important in role in modern songwriting and how this connects to a millennia-old oral tradition.

Examination topics

The different topics shall be analyzed in oral presentations, moderated discussions, and three essays

Reading list


Association in the course directory

Diplomstudium VL 131;
BA M4,

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