| Course title | Spirit of Romanticism |
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| Course code | KMU/SR |
| Organizational form of instruction | Lecture + Seminary |
| Level of course | Bachelor |
| Year of study | not specified |
| Semester | Winter and summer |
| Number of ECTS credits | 5 |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Status of course | Compulsory-optional |
| Form of instruction | Face-to-face |
| Work placements | This is not an internship |
| Recommended optional programme components | None |
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| Course content |
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Topics covered in this course include: 1 Definition of Romanticism 2 Subjectivity and expression in music 3 The interplay between landscape and music 4 Nationalism in musical context 5 The limitations of historiography 6 Metaphysics and spirituality 7 The interrelation of Romantic literature and music 8 The relationship between form and content in music 9 Aspects of musical performance
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| Learning activities and teaching methods |
Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming)
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| Learning outcomes |
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The course is designed to immerse students in the experience of Romanticism, introducing them to the musical and cultural contexts from the late eighteenth century to the early twentieth century. It also covers the literature and philosophy prevalent during this period.
Upon completion of the course, the student is able to: characterise the fundamental aesthetic and intellectual principles of Romanticism and explain their manifestations in music; interpret Romantic music within broader cultural, philosophical, literary, and historical contexts; explain the significance of subjectivity, expression, spirituality, and metaphysical thought for Romantic musical aesthetics. |
| Prerequisites |
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There are no prerequisite courses.
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| Assessment methods and criteria |
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Written exam
Attendance: a maximum of two absences is allowed to accommodate for personal emergencies. Active participation in discussions. Passing a written test at the end of the semester. |
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| Study plans that include the course |
| Faculty | Study plan (Version) | Category of Branch/Specialization | Recommended semester | |
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| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Musicology (2026) | Category: Theory and history of arts | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Science of Arts (2026) | Category: Theory and history of arts | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Musicology (2024) | Category: Theory and history of arts | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Musicology (2019) | Category: Theory and history of arts | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Musicology (2019) | Category: Theory and history of arts | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Science of Arts (2019) | Category: Theory and history of arts | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Science of Arts (2024) | Category: Theory and history of arts | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Musicology (2026) | Category: Theory and history of arts | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Musicology (2022) | Category: Theory and history of arts | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |