BACHELOR OF ARTS HONOURS IN AFRICAN MUSICOLOGY (HAM)
| Module Code | Module Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| HAM 304 | Advance instrument / voice major Specialization(practical) | The module focuses on voice as a primary musical instrument emphasizing healthy vocal techniques and expressive performance. The module introduces core principles of vocal production, vocal techniques, stylistic interpretation, diction and repertoire appropriate to specific voice types .Students develop practical skills to maintain vocal healthy and solo, ensemble musical contexts performance skills. |
| HAM 305 | Applied Instrument Manufacturing and innovation (practical) | This is a practical module in which students engage in making and manufacturing instruments of a wide repertoire of own creation and choices. The module will awaken and stimulate the innate talent aptitudes in students. Creativity, experimentation and innovativeness is very central in then module. Most of the modules learnt in this degree programme are feeder systems to this module. There will be workshops where students manufacture instruments. Community manufactures will be invited to teach and motivate the students. Revenue and foreign currency will be generated form this module. |
| HAM 306 | Theories and Methods in ethnomusicology | The course explores the diverse Theories and Methods used in Ethnomusicology. It focuses on the intersection of music, culture and society together with theoretical frameworks and practical applications, developing skills to conduct ethnographic research. Students engage with key theoretical frameworks that have shaped the field of Ethnomusicology. The module places strong emphasis on ethnographic research methods such as participant observation, field work and transcription. The aim is to enable critical engagement with ethnomusicological theories, application of appropriate research methods and articulation of informed perspectives on music as a culturally embedded human activity |
| HAM 390 | Work related learning report | The Work-Related Learning Report course is designed to bridge the gap between academic theories and practical workplace experiences. Students engage in hands-on learning through internships, projects, or workplace simulations. This integration of theory and practice equips students with the tools needed for successful transitions into the workforce. |
| HAM 403 | Dissertation(theory) | The module equips learners with the skills of carrying out the actual research and writing a research project through data collection. The students are given an opportunity to research on a topic of their choice. This module derives support from other fundamental modules in the degree programme with the guidance of an experienced faculty member. The length of the research project should range from 10 000 to 12 000 words. |
| HAM 404 | Music and journalism(theory) | This course explores the dynamic field of music journalism, equipping students with the skills to critically engage with music and articulate their insights through writing. It covers various forms of music writing, including album reviews, artist profiles, and concert coverage. By the end of the course, students will produce a portfolio of written work and be prepared to enter the world of music journalism with confidence. |
| HAM 405 | Mbira Performance and Culture (practical) |
This module introduces students to the performance practice, cultural significance, and historical development of the mbira as a central musical and spiritual instrument in Zimbabwean society. Students will explore mbira repertoires, tuning systems, performance techniques, and ensemble practices, alongside the social, religious, and ceremonial contexts in which the mbira is performed. The module also examines the role of mbira in identity, oral tradition, and contemporary music settings, fostering both practical performance skills and critical understanding of mbira culture within indigenous knowledge systems and modern academic discourse. |
