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History of Popular Music (3 ECTS)

Code: KX00GC22-3001

General information


Enrollment
05.05.2025 - 31.08.2025
Enrollment is ongoing
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Timing
01.08.2025 - 31.12.2025
The implementation has not yet started.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 ECTS
Mode of delivery
On-campus
Unit
School of Cultural Services and Music
Campus
Hämeentie 135 D
Teaching languages
Finnish
Degree programmes
Music

Implementation has 15 reservations. Total duration of reservations is 26 h 15 min.

Time Topic Location
Wed 03.09.2025 time 09:00 - 10:45
(1 h 45 min)
Populaarimusiikin historia, solaop PJ ja esittäminen KX00GC22-3001
AS112 Klubi Metropolia
Wed 10.09.2025 time 09:00 - 10:45
(1 h 45 min)
Populaarimusiikin historia, solaop PJ ja esittäminen KX00GC22-3001
AS112 Klubi Metropolia
Wed 17.09.2025 time 09:00 - 10:45
(1 h 45 min)
Populaarimusiikin historia, solaop PJ ja esittäminen KX00GC22-3001
AS112 Klubi Metropolia
Wed 24.09.2025 time 09:00 - 10:45
(1 h 45 min)
Populaarimusiikin historia, solaop PJ ja esittäminen KX00GC22-3001
AS112 Klubi Metropolia
Wed 01.10.2025 time 09:00 - 10:45
(1 h 45 min)
Populaarimusiikin historia, solaop PJ ja esittäminen KX00GC22-3001
AS112 Klubi Metropolia
Wed 08.10.2025 time 09:00 - 10:45
(1 h 45 min)
Populaarimusiikin historia, solaop PJ ja esittäminen KX00GC22-3001
AS112 Klubi Metropolia
Wed 22.10.2025 time 09:00 - 10:45
(1 h 45 min)
Populaarimusiikin historia, solaop PJ ja esittäminen KX00GC22-3001
AS112 Klubi Metropolia
Wed 29.10.2025 time 09:00 - 10:45
(1 h 45 min)
Populaarimusiikin historia, solaop PJ ja esittäminen KX00GC22-3001
AS112 Klubi Metropolia
Wed 05.11.2025 time 09:00 - 10:45
(1 h 45 min)
Populaarimusiikin historia, solaop PJ ja esittäminen KX00GC22-3001
AS112 Klubi Metropolia
Wed 12.11.2025 time 09:00 - 10:45
(1 h 45 min)
Populaarimusiikin historia, solaop PJ ja esittäminen KX00GC22-3001
AS112 Klubi Metropolia
Wed 19.11.2025 time 09:00 - 10:45
(1 h 45 min)
Populaarimusiikin historia, solaop PJ ja esittäminen KX00GC22-3001
AS112 Klubi Metropolia
Wed 26.11.2025 time 09:00 - 10:45
(1 h 45 min)
Populaarimusiikin historia, solaop PJ ja esittäminen KX00GC22-3001
AS112 Klubi Metropolia
Wed 03.12.2025 time 09:00 - 10:45
(1 h 45 min)
Populaarimusiikin historia, solaop PJ ja esittäminen KX00GC22-3001
AS112 Klubi Metropolia
Wed 10.12.2025 time 09:00 - 10:45
(1 h 45 min)
Populaarimusiikin historia, solaop PJ ja esittäminen KX00GC22-3001
AS112 Klubi Metropolia
Wed 17.12.2025 time 09:00 - 10:45
(1 h 45 min)
Populaarimusiikin historia, solaop PJ ja esittäminen KX00GC22-3001
AS112 Klubi Metropolia
Changes to reservations may be possible.

Objective

After completing the course, the student
• can clearly outline the development of popular music
• can relate the history of popular music to the history of music as a whole
• can describe the different periods and styles of popular music
• can search for information on the history of popular music
• can identify, through listening, the aesthetics and characteristics of popular music and its periods
• is able to work independently and in groups
• can apply their knowledge critically and creatively in their professional activities.

Content

• The development of popular music from the 1950s to the present day
• The history of individuals and groups and the main events in popular music, from the point of view of musical and music-aesthetic phenomena
• Listening examples and exercises as well as written material
• The technology of the period and the significance of popular music in time and society
• Lectures, independent work and group work

Location and time

KESKIVIIKKOISIN LK 112 KLUBI klo 9-10.30
Seuraavina keskiviikkoina:
3.9.
10.9.
17.9.
24.9.
1.10.
6.10.
22.10
29.10
5.11. TENTTI

Materials

-

Teaching methods

-luennot
-ryhmätyöt
-itsenäinen työskentely luentomateriaalien pohjalta

Employer connections

-

Exam schedules

5.11. TENTTI klo 9-10.30, Klubi AS 112
Uusintatenttimahdollisuudesta tiedotetaan erikseen

Completion alternatives

-

Further information

KESKIVIIKKOISIN LK 112 KLUBI klo 9-10.30
Seuraavina keskiviikkoina:
3.9.
10.9.
17.9.
24.9.
1.10.
6.10.
22.10
29.10
5.11. TENTTI

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student
• identifies key artists and compositions and styles in popular music from listening samples
• identifies the characteristics of the different periods of popular music
• can search for information on the history of popular music and apply this knowledge critically and creatively in their professional activities
• is able to work independently and in groups.

Assessment methods and criteria

-Hyväksyttyyn arvosanaan vaaditaan:
- hyväksytysti suoritettu tentti
-ryhmätyön tekeminen opettajan ohjeiden mukaan
- lähtökohtaisesti osallistuminen opetukseen ja annettujen tehtävien tekeminen

Qualifications

Degree according to the extended syllabus level of basic education in music in Finland or equivalent skills and knowledge.

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