MUS 149 : Rock to Reggae: Tracking Popular Music in New Zealand
Creative Arts and Industries
2021 Semester Two (1215) (15 POINTS)
Course Prescription
Course Overview
- To enhance students' knowledge and understanding of New Zealand popular music from World War II to the present. A broad range of musical styles and genres and their historical signicance and wider contexts will be discussed in relation to notions of cultural identity in music at national and local levels.
- To assist students to form an appreciation of how distinctive musical genres and trends emerged in New Zealand which adopted and adapted overseas models.
On completion of this course, students are expected to be able to:
- Recognise New Zealand musical artists and works from a range of popular music genres, discuss some musical aspects of those works, and relate them to the broader contexts of New Zealand culture and society.
- Discuss notions of national culture and identity in New Zealand music, referring to specic examples where appropriate.
- Have an understanding of New Zealand popular music history, and contextualise it in New Zealand’s social and political history since World War II.
Capabilities Developed in this Course
| Capability 1: | Disciplinary Knowledge and Practice |
| Capability 2: | Critical Thinking |
| Capability 3: | Solution Seeking |
| Capability 4: | Communication and Engagement |
| Capability 5: | Independence and Integrity |
| Capability 6: | Social and Environmental Responsibilities |
Learning Outcomes
- Identify and discuss the work of important popular music artists who emerged in Aotearoa/New Zealand from the 50s onward and to be able to relate them to the cultural and social context of their period. (Capability 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6)
- Display a knowledge of the diverse genres which emerged during this recent period and how some of them are reflected in the popular music of today. (Capability 1, 2 and 4)
- Recognise multiple musical possibilities as a means of expression by artists, songwriters and performers, and be able to apply this to diverse areas of popular music. (Capability 2, 3 and 4)
- Develop and present informed viewpoints or interpretations of music, share knowledge, and engage and collaborate constructively with others where required. (Capability 1, 4 and 5)
- Take responsibity for personal and professional development and independent study, and demonstrate integrity in work presented. (Capability 4, 5 and 6)
Assessments
| Assessment Type | Percentage | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Listening test #1 | 5% | Individual Test |
| Listening test #2 | 5% | Individual Test |
| Essay #1 | 15% | Individual Coursework |
| Essay #2 | 15% | Individual Coursework |
| Final Exam | 60% | Individual Examination |
| 5 types | 100% |
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A pass in this paper is 50% of the total marks from course work and the final exam.
Teaching & Learning Methods
The music and artists will be placed within the context of their time during the 12 x two-hour lectures so there will be links made to New Zealand life, politics, art and culture at that time. The course does not require any prior musical knowledge but will expect students to listen and read beyond what is said in class.
There are no tutorials for this course.
The lectures will be recorded and readily available to students but it is advisable that students attend class as other information will not be captured by the recording.
Workload Expectations
Independent study might take up to 20 hours per week, in addition to time spent working on assignments.
The 150 hours expected for this course is made up of lecture time (24 hours), seven hours revision for each lecture (84 hours), assignment research and writing, listening test revision (24 hours) and study/revision for the final exam (18 hours)
Delivery Mode
Campus Experience
This course will be delivered by 12 2-hour lectures, according to the published lecture timetable. Lectures will involve relevant notes, visual material (video clips, images) as well as music being played to illustrate key points, artists and styles.
Attendance is expected at scheduled activities including lectures and listening tests. Lectures will be available as recordings.
The course as it stands will not include live online events.
Attendance on campus is required for the listening tests and the final exam.
The activities for the course are scheduled as a standard weekly timetable.
The lecturer will be available for one-to-one discussion with any student who requires that (see below). The lecturer also arrives early and stays after lectures if any student has just a quick query.
Graham Reid (lecturer/course co-ordinator) E-mail: g.reid@auckland.ac.nz
Learning Resources
There is no set textbook for this course. The lecturer will provide details of how to access listening material. The following books provide useful supplementary reading. Most are available in the University of Auckland main library or the Auckland Central Library.
Eggleton, D. Ready to Fly. Nelson, 2003
Grigg, S. How Bizarre, Pauly Fuemana and the Song That Stormed the World (Awa, 2015)
Keam, G and Mitchell T: Home Land and Sea; Situating music in Aotearoa New Zealand (Pearson, 2001) Larsen, M. See Me Go, Conversations (Penguin, 2003)
McArtney, D. Gutter Black, A Memoir (Harper Collins, 2014)
Peters, M and George J: Showband; Mahora and the Maori Volcanics (Huia, 2005)
Smithies, G. Soundtrack; 118 Great New Zealand Albums (Craig Potton, 2007)
Spittle, G. Counting the Beat: A History of New Zealand Song. Wellington, l997.
Staff, B and Ashley, S: For the Record; A History of the Recording Industry in New Zealand (Bateman, 2002)
Student Feedback
At the end of every semester students will be invited to give feedback on the course and teaching through a tool called SET or Qualtrics. The lecturers and course co-ordinators will consider all feedback and respond with summaries and actions.
Your feedback helps teachers to improve the course and its delivery for future students.
Class Representatives in each class can take feedback to the department and faculty staff-student consultative committees.
Other Information
Digital Resources
Course materials are made available in a learning and collaboration tool called Canvas which also includes reading lists and lecture recordings (where available).
Please remember that the recording of any class on a personal device requires the permission of the instructor.
Academic Integrity
The University of Auckland will not tolerate cheating, or assisting others to cheat, and views cheating in coursework as a serious academic offence. The work that a student submits for grading must be the student's own work, reflecting their learning. Where work from other sources is used, it must be properly acknowledged and referenced. This requirement also applies to sources on the internet. A student's assessed work may be reviewed against online source material using computerised detection mechanisms.
Inclusive Learning
All students are asked to discuss any impairment related requirements privately, face to face and/or in written form with the course coordinator, lecturer or tutor.
Student Disability Services also provides support for students with a wide range of impairments, both visible and invisible, to succeed and excel at the University. For more information and contact details, please visit the Student Disability Services’ website http://disability.auckland.ac.nz
Special Circumstances
If your ability to complete assessed coursework is affected by illness or other personal circumstances outside of your control, contact a member of teaching staff as soon as possible before the assessment is due.
If your personal circumstances significantly affect your performance, or preparation, for an exam or eligible written test, refer to the University’s aegrotat or compassionate consideration page https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/academic-information/exams-and-final-results/during-exams/aegrotat-and-compassionate-consideration.html.
This should be done as soon as possible and no later than seven days after the affected test or exam date.
In the event of unexpected disruption
We undertake to maintain the continuity and standard of teaching and learning in all your courses throughout the year. If there are unexpected disruptions, the University has contingency plans to ensure that access to your course continues and your assessment is fair, and not compromised. Some adjustments may need to be made in emergencies. In the event of a disruption, the University and your course coordinators will make every effort to provide you with up to date information via Canvas and the University website.
Student Charter and Responsibilities
The Student Charter assumes and acknowledges that students are active participants in the learning process and that they have responsibilities to the institution and the international community of scholars. The University expects that students will act at all times in a way that demonstrates respect for the rights of other students and staff so that the learning environment is both safe and productive. For further information visit Student Charter https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/forms-policies-and-guidelines/student-policies-and-guidelines/student-charter.html.
Disclaimer
Elements of this outline may be subject to change. The latest information about the course will be available for enrolled students in Canvas.
In this course you may be asked to submit your coursework assessments digitally. The University reserves the right to conduct scheduled tests and examinations for this course online or through the use of computers or other electronic devices. Where tests or examinations are conducted online remote invigilation arrangements may be used. The final decision on the completion mode for a test or examination, and remote invigilation arrangements where applicable, will be advised to students at least 10 days prior to the scheduled date of the assessment, or in the case of an examination when the examination timetable is published.