Historical Musicology: Research and Methods
( 30 Modules )

Module #1
Introduction to Historical Musicology
Overview of the field of historical musicology, its importance, and career paths

Module #2
Research Questions and Objectives
Formulating research questions, setting objectives, and developing a research plan

Module #3
Primary Sources:Definition and Types
Introduction to primary sources, including manuscripts, scores, and other historical materials

Module #4
Archival Research:Finding and Accessing Primary Sources
Locating and accessing primary sources in archives, libraries, and online repositories

Module #5
Secondary Sources:Overview and Evaluation
Introduction to secondary sources, including books, articles, and dissertations, and evaluating their credibility

Module #6
Bibliographic Research:Using Online and Print Resources
Searching online and print bibliographies, including music-specific databases and catalogs

Module #7
Historical Performance Practice:Principles and Methods
Introduction to historical performance practice, including historical instruments, notation, and performance conventions

Module #8
Analyzing Historical Music:Melody, Harmony, and Rhythm
Analyzing historical music using music-theoretical tools and concepts

Module #9
Historical Music Notation:Reading and Transcribing
Introduction to historical music notation systems, including mensural notation and tablature

Module #10
Music and Society:Cultural and Social Contexts
Examining the cultural and social contexts of historical music, including patronage, institutions, and audience

Module #11
Historical Musicology and Interdisciplinarity
Approaches to historical musicology from other disciplines, including history, literature, and anthropology

Module #12
Quantitative Methods in Historical Musicology
Introduction to quantitative methods, including statistics, computational analysis, and digital humanities

Module #13
Digital Tools for Historical Musicology
Overview of digital tools and platforms for historical musicology, including digital editions, databases, and repositories

Module #14
Research Ethics and Copyright Law
Ethical considerations and copyright laws in historical musicology research

Module #15
Case Study:A Historical Musicological Research Project
In-depth examination of a historical musicological research project, including methodology, sources, and findings

Module #16
Writing and Publishing in Historical Musicology
Tips and best practices for writing and publishing research in historical musicology

Module #17
Presenting Research:Conferences, Papers, and Posters
Preparing and presenting research papers, posters, and presentations for conferences and academic events

Module #18
Career Development in Historical Musicology
Career paths and professional development opportunities in historical musicology

Module #19
Special Topics in Historical Musicology
In-depth examination of specialized topics, including music and politics, music and gender, and music and colonialism

Module #20
Independent Research Project
Guided independent research project on a topic of the students choice

Module #21
Peer Review and Feedback
Workshopping and providing feedback on peer research projects

Module #22
Music Iconography and Visual Sources
Analyzing music-related visual sources, including images, engravings, and paintings

Module #23
Historical Instruments and Organology
Introduction to historical instruments, including their construction, maintenance, and performance practices

Module #24
Music and Liturgy
Examining the relationship between music and liturgy in historical contexts

Module #25
Music and Philosophy
Exploring the philosophical underpinnings of historical music, including aesthetics and ethics

Module #26
Music and Literature
Analyzing the intersections between music and literature in historical contexts

Module #27
Music and Politics
Examining the relationships between music, power, and politics in historical contexts

Module #28
Music and Gender
Exploring the relationships between music, gender, and sexuality in historical contexts

Module #29
Digital Musicology and Music Encoding Initiative (MEI)
Introduction to digital musicology and the Music Encoding Initiative (MEI) for encoding and analyzing musical data

Module #30
Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion
Planning next steps in Historical Musicology: Research and Methods career

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Historical Musicology: Research and Methods ( 30 Modules )

Historical Musicology: Research and Methods
( 30 Modules )