The objective of the course is to provide knowledge and skills that enable the student to know how to orientate himself in the field of Musicology, History and Sociology of Music by providing methodologies and basic knowledge.
At the end of the course the student:
- has become familiar with the basic concepts of Musicology, History and Sociology of Music
- is able to orient critically between the different models and scientific approaches to music
At the end of the course the student:
- has become familiar with the basic concepts of Musicology, History and Sociology of Music
- is able to orient critically between the different models and scientific approaches to music
teacher profile teaching materials
The second module focuses on the operational dimension, providing the tools to translate theory into project-based action. In this phase, music is explored as a mediator for human development, analyzing the methodologies of musical practice and defining targeted interventions for both specific age groups and needs (infancy, adolescence, older age, and intergenerational pathways), as well as for local social and socio-educational services (nurseries, play centers, youth aggregation centers, museums, and reception centers for migrants and refugees). Students will learn to design musical pathways aimed at promoting creative expression, active citizenship, and social inclusion.
Programme
The course is structured into two complementary modules that merge historical analysis with sociological inquiry. The first module, dedicated to the History and Sociology of Musical Languages, examines the evolution of music from Ancient Greece to the digital era as a reflection of social change. It analyzes how the transition from the ritual dimension to the streaming era has transformed human relationships and collective identity.The second module focuses on the operational dimension, providing the tools to translate theory into project-based action. In this phase, music is explored as a mediator for human development, analyzing the methodologies of musical practice and defining targeted interventions for both specific age groups and needs (infancy, adolescence, older age, and intergenerational pathways), as well as for local social and socio-educational services (nurseries, play centers, youth aggregation centers, museums, and reception centers for migrants and refugees). Students will learn to design musical pathways aimed at promoting creative expression, active citizenship, and social inclusion.
Core Documentation
A selection of materials provided by the instructor and made available on the course platform.Attendance
Attendance is not mandatory, but it is strongly encouraged in order to fully benefit from the course.Type of evaluation
Assessment is divided into two parts: - Final Exam: The final assessment consists of an oral interview aimed at verifying the student's knowledge of the program content and their critical thinking skills. - Applied Project: Students must present an applied project, either individually or in small groups (maximum 3 people), linking historical-sociological knowledge with local educational practice. The project—to be uploaded to the course platform before the exam date—consists of planning an original musical intervention that uses a specific language or historical period as a tool to address the needs of a specific target audience, demonstrating how theory can be translated into concrete social action. Students who do not present their project during the lessons will be required to answer an exam question regarding their submitted project during the final oral interview.