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Course details
Course code: PSS10131o15Semester: 2015/2016 summer
Name: The role of music in creating a culture
Major: (przedmioty społeczne i humanistyczne)
Study Type: first cycle
Course type: compulsory
Study Semester: 0
ECTS points: 1
Hours (Lectures / Tutorials / Other): 30 / 0 / 0
Lecturer: prof. dr hab. Alan Urbanek
Language of instruction: Polish
polish and german
Learning outcomes: Knowledge: Knows the basic terminology that is used in the humanities and art sciences: knows the basic concepts of music, problems in the field of culture and music. Has a basic concept how to get other information on the topic of the course. Is able to indicate the relationship between music (the arts), the humanities and the social and agricultural sciences, forestry, veterinary and natural. Skills: Is ably looking for information, analyzes and uses the literature on the subject of the course. Uses specialized terminology in the language of the subject. Is aware of the self-development. Recognizes issues, can act in accordance with applicable standards and principles.
Competences: Is able to work in a team, with taking different roles. Understands the need for lifelong learning. Is able to think and act creatively. Correctly identifies dilemmas associated with making choices.
Prerequisites: Musical abilities (the hearing, the sense of rhythm, the musical memory and imagination), which are presented at the individual casting.
Course content: Culture as a legacy of spiritual spheres of human creativity. Culture as a product of the collective efforts of generations. Music in ancient times as one of the seven liberal arts. Music as an art of beauty (XVIII century). Art music on the background of the achievements of civilization: scientific achievements, the development of architecture, painting, sculpture, literature, theater. Integration of arts: painting-poetry-music. “Hear picture - see the sound”. Aesthetic value of music. The impact of works of art (music) to the recipient. Educative function of art music. Culture-function of art music.
Recommended literature: Czyż H., Niewczesne żarty, Warszawa 1995, Wyd. Tryton. Panek W., Kariery i legendy. Szkice o artystach polskiej sceny muzycznej, Warszawa 1994, Wyd. Bohdana Wrocławskiego. Pilarski B., Szkice o muzyce, Warszawa 2010, Wyd. PAX. Waldorff J., Diabły i Anioły, Kraków 1988, Polskie Wydawnictwo Muzyczne.
Assessment methods: Final evaluation of the lectures is a component of the scoring in the knowledge, skills and social competence. There are summed points obtained from the activity (max 60%), knowledge of the literature (20%) and participation in performances and concerts (20%). Required level necessary to pass: 60%
Comment: Lectures, with elements of workshop. Particular attention is paid to release the song as a work of musical art that was created in a particular time and place, and is subjected to the influence of other pieces. The course lecturer with students preparing a program of music which have a different degree of difficulty, varied texture and style, including a variety of technical problems. The artistic program is presented during the university-wide ceremony and specially organized concerts.