(in Polish) Music in the Internet Age 520-KS1-1KON9

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Mode

(in Polish) w sali

Prerequisites (description)

The seminar is dedicated to analyzing the impact of the internet and social media on music, particularly from the early 21st century to the present. It focuses on the transformations in how music is received, distributed, and created under the influence of new communication technologies and the dynamic changes in internet culture. The aim of the course is to develop students’ critical skills in analyzing contemporary musical phenomena in the digital context and to expand their competencies in identifying and interpreting cultural trends.

Course coordinators

Kamila Drapało

Type of course

Term 2024:

(in Polish) kierunkowe

General:

elective courses

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes and methods of their verification:

**A) Knowledge – the student knows and understands:**

W1. At an advanced level, the impact of new communication technologies on the transformations of contemporary music culture, with particular attention to the relationship between music and social media (P6S_WK; KA6_WK2).

W2. Key issues related to digitalization, globalization, and postmodern changes in music reception and creation in the 21st century (P6S_WK; KA6_WK3).

W3. The specificity of internet culture language and the cultural studies terminology necessary for analyzing contemporary musical phenomena (P6S_WG; KA6_WG3).

*Verification methods:* final essay, student presentations, moderated discussion.

**B) Skills – the student is able to:**

U1. Use basic methods of analysis and interpretation of various cultural forms (e.g. songs, music videos, memes, TikTok trends) in the digital and media context (P6S_UW; KA6_UW2).

U2. Formulate critical statements and arguments about musical phenomena and their connection to internet culture, using appropriate terminology from cultural studies (P6S_UK; KA6_UK1, KA6_UK2).

U3. Read and interpret cultural texts (song lyrics, visual representations, performative practices on social media) using a variety of sources and research methods (P6S_UU; KA6_UU2).

*Verification methods:* group presentations, active participation in discussions, analytical essays.

**C) Social competences – the student is ready to:**

K1. Critically participate in cultural life in the digital age, using various forms of musical expression and analyzing new aesthetic phenomena in the space of social media (P6S_KK; KA6_KK3).

K2. Collaborate in a team and engage in dialogue on cultural transformations, with respect for diverse musical opinions and experiences of others (P6S_KO; KA6_KO2).

*Verification methods:* active group work, team presentations, assessment of contributions during seminar discussions.

Assessment criteria

Participation in discussions (engagement, quality of contributions, substantive argumentation) – 30%
Group presentation (analysis of a selected musical or aesthetic phenomenon) – 40%
Final assignment (analytical essay or creative project exploring a selected topic) – 30%
The final grade is a weighted average of the above components.

Bibliography

Term 2024:

None

Additional information

Additional information (registration calendar, class conductors, localization and schedules of classes), might be available in the USOSweb system:

Description of 520-KS1-1KON9 in USOSweb