Course Schedule

Veranstaltungen von Prof. Dr. Monika Schoop


Lehrveranstaltungen

Forschungskolloquium Wissenschaften der Künste (Kolloquium)

Dozent/in: Michael Ahlers, Claudia Albes, Monika Schoop, Ulrike Steierwald

Termin:
 Einzeltermin | Fr, 23.01.2026, 10:00 - Fr, 23.01.2026, 17:00 | intern | Die Veranstaltung findet in C14.207 statt

Inhalt: Im Kolloquium haben Promovierende des Kollegs die Möglichkeit, Auszüge aus den Promotionsprojekten zu präsentieren und in kollegialem Rahmen zu diskutieren. Darüber hinaus tragen Gastbeiträge zur inhaltlichen und methodischen Weiterqualifikation bei.

From the Phonograph to AI: A History of Recorded Sound (Seminar)

Dozent/in: Monika Schoop

Termin:
 wöchentlich | Mittwoch | 12:15 - 13:45 | 13.10.2025 - 30.01.2026 | C 16.207 Musik | C 16.207

Inhalt: This course offers an in-depth exploration into the histories of sound recording and recorded sound. Zooming in on its emergence in the late 19th century, we will commence with an examination of the cultural origins of sound reproduction. Inquiring into different technologies and formats—from the phonograph to records and tapes to digital formats—will then allow us to unravel the complex relationship between technology, music, and human culture. Going beyond the confines of technological determinism, we will scrutinize the reciprocal influence of recording technology on music production and listening, as well as the converse impact. Engaging in critical reflection on assertions of dematerialization in the digital age, we will also assess the environmental implications associated with recorded sound. In the final segment of the course, students will have the opportunity to select a research topic inspired by the course's content. They will craft an essay outline and receive feedback, ultimately culminating in the development of comprehensive essays.

Gender und Diversität in der Musik (Seminar)

Dozent/in: Monika Schoop

Termin:
 wöchentlich | Mittwoch | 10:15 - 11:45 | 13.10.2025 - 30.01.2026 | C 16.207 Musik
Einzeltermin | Mi, 21.01.2026, 10:00 - Mi, 21.01.2026, 18:00 | C 16.310 Musik | C 16.310 - Workshop „Kultursensible Vermittlung von Kindermusik“

Ethnographie: Eine Einführung (Gruppe 1) (Seminar)

Dozent/in: Monika Schoop

Termin:
 wöchentlich | Dienstag | 16:15 - 17:45 | 13.10.2025 - 30.01.2026 | C 16.310 Musik

Inhalt: Dieses Seminar vermittelt einen praxisorientierten Einstieg in das ethnographische Arbeiten. Die Teilnehmenden erproben Methoden der Datenerhebung, darunter teilnehmende Beobachtung und verschiedene Interviewformen. Sie lernen, qualitative Forschungsdaten auszuwerten und bekommen einen ersten Einblick in das ethnographische Schreiben. Der kritischen Auseinandersetzung mit der (eigenen) Forschungspraxis kommt dabei besonderer Stellenwert zu. Im Vordergrund stehen Forschungsethik sowie Fragen der eigenen Verortung im Feld und der Repräsentation von Forschungsteilnehmenden.

Jazz Cats, Cat Ladies und Katzenmusik: Katzen in der Musikkultur (Seminar)

Dozent/in: Monika Schoop

Termin:
 wöchentlich | Dienstag | 14:15 - 15:45 | 13.10.2025 - 30.01.2026 | C 16.310 Musik | C 16.310
Einzeltermin | Fr, 28.11.2025, 11:00 - Fr, 28.11.2025, 19:00 | Online-Veranstaltung | Online International Symposium on Music and Cats
Einzeltermin | Sa, 29.11.2025, 11:00 - Sa, 29.11.2025, 19:00 | Online-Veranstaltung | Online International Symposium on Music and Cats

Inhalt: This class will explore the so-far, surprisingly understudied nexus of music and cats. As companion animals to humans for several millennia, cats have influenced music-making in myriad ways. Felines have sparked the creativity of musicians and composers across genres, from Western classical music to contemporary popular music. They have served as muses and have inspired the composition of countless pieces about cats. The envisaged audience remains by no means limited to humans; today, we even encounter music explicitly composed for feline ears. Cats have long been ascribed musicality. Medieval illustrations depict them engaging with various musical instruments, including lutes, flutes, and bagpipes. In the early 20th century, cats were trained to speak and sing, providing entertainment for audiences. In contemporary culture, cats have emerged as internet sensations, appearing in viral videos where they sing, dance, and play instruments. This phenomenon challenges common perceptions of musicality as a predominantly human trait and prompts a reflection on what it means to be musical. The cat has also gained symbolic significance, carrying gendered connotations that frequently link them to femininity. This association is evident in the frequent portrayal of women as cats in popular music. Cats are further associated with traits such as independence, freedom, and fierceness. The political potential of these connotations has been mobilized in various contexts, most recently by Taylor Swift identifying as a "Cat Lady" in the lead-up to the U.S. presidential elections. Examining the connection between music and cats provides insights into human-animal relations, which have ranged from admiration to disdain throughout history. It also reveals a dark side where ethics emerge as a key theme. The cruel cat piano of the 17th century, the use of cats in acoustic experiments of the 19th century, and the contemporary practice of coercing felines to dance and play musical instruments highlight troubling aspects of human-animal relations and power dynamics. A critical examination is even more important given that the intersection of music and cats not only reflects but also shapes human-animal relations.

QZ Minor Popular Music Studies (Arbeitsgemeinschaft)

Dozent/in: Monika Schoop, Eva Schuck

Termin:
 Einzeltermin | Mi, 10.12.2025, 14:15 - Mi, 10.12.2025, 15:45 | C 12.010 Seminarraum

Ethnographie: Eine Einführung (Gruppe 2) (Seminar)

Dozent/in: Monika Schoop

Termin:
 wöchentlich | Dienstag | 18:15 - 19:45 | 13.10.2025 - 30.01.2026 | C 16.207 Musik
Einzeltermin | Mi, 17.12.2025, 14:15 - Mi, 17.12.2025, 15:45 | C 16.203 Seminarraum

Inhalt: Dieses Seminar vermittelt einen praxisorientierten Einstieg in das ethnographische Arbeiten. Die Teilnehmenden erproben Methoden der Datenerhebung, darunter teilnehmende Beobachtung und verschiedene Interviewformen. Sie lernen, qualitative Forschungsdaten auszuwerten und bekommen einen ersten Einblick in das ethnographische Schreiben. Der kritischen Auseinandersetzung mit der (eigenen) Forschungspraxis kommt dabei besonderer Stellenwert zu. Im Vordergrund stehen Forschungsethik sowie Fragen der eigenen Verortung im Feld und der Repräsentation von Forschungsteilnehmenden.