| Code | Faculty |
|---|---|
| 01242013 | Faculty of Humanities |
| Credits | Duration |
|---|---|
| Duration of study: 1 year | Total credits: 120 |
Completion of an admissions test.
Minimum credits: 120
Elective modules
Select two elective modules.
Module content:
A supervisor will be allocated under whose guidance the student will conduct a research project focused on a music topic. This will culminate in a research report of 7 500 to 9 000 words.
Module content:
Academic writing, research skills and basic research methodology for language students, including planning of a time management schedule, analysing and interpreting a research topic, using primary and secondary sources, organising information and results into a well-structured document. Technical and ethical aspects of research are also addressed.
Module content:
Music communication practice focuses on practical musical skills for facilitating music groups in varied contexts, African music, working as a community musician and developing skills to advise on the use of music in media and marketing. Students enrolled for MCS 701 must take MCS 702.
Module content:
Music communication theory covers innate musicality, musicing, music and identity, community music, social institutions and movements, group theory and music in media and marketing. Students enrolled for MCS 702 must take MCS701.
Module content:
Philosophical grounding and didactics of music education. Enhancement of knowledge for subject specialists. Please note: It is compulsory for all students selecting MOP 701 to choose MOP 702 as the second elective module.
Module content:
Development of practical teaching and choral conducting skills. Refinement of music facilitation skills, including world music, African music, and Western art music.
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