Norwegian Folk Music

Norwegian Folk Music is a full credit (30ECTS) one semester programme designed for foreign students with an interest in Norwegian Folk Music. The main goal of the programme is to give students a thorough understanding of the roots of, influences on and performance of Norwegian Folk Music.

Studiekode: NFU
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The main sources of this music will be discussed in a broad academic perspective, where musicology, cultural history and sociology are used to create an integrated theoretical basis for learning.

The programme is designed around three modules:

Ethnomusicology, 12 ECTS
Performance, 12 ECTS
- individual performance on major instrument
- group performance
- folk dance
Guided study, 6 ECTS

Teaching and learning methods

Lectures, field study, seminars, individual instruction on main instrument, group instruction.

The language of Instruction is English.

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The study programme may be combined with other higher education programmes within the cultural sphere or form a part of a BA degree. The programme may be used as an approved exchange semester from a student's studies in his/her home country. The programme gives access to an international network of folk musicians and folk artists and may open the way for further careers in this sphere.

Opptakskrav:

The program is designed for foreign students with an interest in Norwegian folk music. Students will be subject to normal admission requirements for international students at Telemark University College.

Kontaktperson:

Anne Margit Barstad

Førstekonsulent

E-post: Anne.M.Barstad@hit.no

Skrevet ut fra: http://www.hit.no//Studietilbud/Norwegian-Folk-Music