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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Contextualise relationships between music and society 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
253336  Contextualise relationships between music and society 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Music 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 02 - Culture and Arts Music 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  30 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2018-07-01  2023-06-30  SAQA 06120/18 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2024-06-30   2027-06-30  

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

This unit standard does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard. 

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
The qualifying learner will be able to analyse music within a variety of narrow and broad contexts. This will provide a framework for the understanding of the role of music within its social, cultural, historical, political and economic contexts.

Qualifying learners will be capable of:
  • Differentiating between various types of world music.
  • Identifying and contextualising South African music of the twentieth century.
  • Contextualising music of the European art tradition.
  • Analysing various types of music in relation to their social, historical and economic contexts. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    It is assumed that a learner will be competent in:
  • Communication at NQF Level 4 or equivalent.
  • Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 4 or equivalent. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Differentiate between various types of world music. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Social uses of music in various cultures are explained in terms of similarities and differences. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    World music styles are described in terms of their uses and stylistic characteristics with specific examples cited. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Representative styles are identified, described and contextualised on the basis of listening to specific examples. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Identify and contextualise South African music of the twentieth century. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Categories of South African music of the twentieth century are described and contextualised in terms of their historical origins and social uses. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Range of categories include, but is not limited to:
  • Music based on African cultural practices and music based on cultures of other countries such as jazz, gospel, popular music styles and art music styles.
     
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    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Musics in South Africa are described in terms of uses and stylistic characteristics and specific examples are cited. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Representative examples of South African music are identified, described and contextualised on the basis of listening. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    South African composers and performers are studied in terms of their contributions. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Range of information about composers and performers includes, but is not limited to:
  • Biographical details, stylistic characteristics and compositional/artistic output.
     
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    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Contextualise music of the European art tradition. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Commonly accepted stylistic periods are delineated and described within a historical context. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Music representative of the delineated stylistic periods is described in terms of stylistic characteristics and social context with specific examples cited. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Representative examples of music from the European art tradition are identified, described and contextualised on the basis of listening. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Analyse various types of music in relation to their social, historical and economic contexts. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The influence of regional and world events on music and musical life is critically evaluated by means of specific case studies. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The use of music to influence attitudes and actions is analysed in terms of social and political developments by means of case studies. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The relationship between music and the economy is critically evaluated by means of case studies. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The relationship between aesthetic stances and cultures is analysed in terms of musical expression. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this Unit Standard and the related Exit Level Outcomes of the Qualification must be accredited by the relevant ETQA.
  • External Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA at its discretion.
  • The accredited Training Provider will oversee internal moderation of assessment.
  • Internal and external moderation should encompass achievement of competence described in the Specific Outcomes as well as the integrated competence described in this Unit Standard. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • World music styles and uses.
  • Social, historical and economic contextualisation of music.
  • Twentieth century South African music styles.
  • South African composers and performers.
  • Music of the European art tradition.
  • Audio and audio-visual recordings. 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems associated with using musical hardware and software to create music by employing responsible decision-making and creative thinking. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as a member of a team when creating, performing and recording music in various formats. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively in demonstrating the appropriate and safe use of musical technology. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively using appropriate modes of oral and/or written persuasion to analyse and interpret the historical development and trends of the use of musical technology. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world, as a set of related systems by recognising that problem solving in the use of musical technology occurs in a variety of contexts. 

    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
  • Assessors must be registered as assessors with a relevant ETQA or an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Assessors must be in possession of a Qualification in the field of Culture and Arts or the sub-field of Music at a minimum of NQF Level 6. 
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    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    N/A 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Fundamental  59589   National Diploma: Music  Level 5  NQF Level 05  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2020-07-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
    This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.
     
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