Beethoven's Piano Sonatas

The course offers an in-depth study of Beethoven's piano sonatas. At the seminars, the students will analyse music and listen to central recordings.

Knowledge:
An examinee with a completed qualification in MUSV3119
- has in-depth knowledge of Beethoven's sonatas
- has in-depth knowledge of Beethoven and his era
- has in-depth knowledge of the historical development of the piano as a musical instrument

Skills:
An examinee with a completed qualification in MUSV3119
- can express his/her deepened knowledge in a convincing way, both in writing and speech

General competence:
An examinee that successfully completes MUSV3119
- has increased knowledge of piano sonatas, and especially Beethoven's sonatas.

The course is given in the form of lectures and seminars, where the student is expected to partake actively.

Students in the bachelor's programme in Musicology must choose the "bachelor's thesis" as the form of assessment in one MUSV31**-course in their third or fourth semester. The topic of the bachelor's thesis must be chosen in agreement with the course lecturer, and must be based on the course syllabus. There will be 5 hours of individual thesis supervision. The subject, plan and outline of the thesis topic must be approved by the course lecturer by mid-term, at the latest. The completed bachelor's thesis is to be 15-20 pages in length: 12 pt, 1.5 line spacing.