1.     T o develop confidence in understanding and communicating complex ideas.   2.     To develop skills in research and collaborative learning.   3.     To introduce students to the history and development of Liverpool’s                distinctive music scene and to examine the role of music in the regeneration, rebranding and marketing of Liverpool as a tourist attraction in the 21st Century.

(LO1) Students will have developed confidence in understanding and communicating complex ideas in written language.

(LO2) Students will be able to research a topic within the subject area, be better able to work collaboratively in this research and to produce a piece of work based on that research.

(LO3) Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of Liverpool as a music city.

(S1) Teamwork

(S2) Communication skills

Indicative content   ·         The ‘Liverpool sound’ – how did this evolve and establish itself, and the implications of this for current musical practice in the city   ·       Music scenes and music places in Liverpool – their economic and social impact   ·      Reputation and influence – how is Liverpool understood as a music city, nationally and globally   ·      Documenting Liverpool’s musical history – archives and museums – how is music represented within broader narratives about the city, and what sources are available for investigating Liverpool’s musical past?   ·      Music tourism in Liverpool – in what ways are visitors to the city invited to engage with its musical heritage?

Teaching Method 1 - Seminar
Description: Each week students will attend 2 x 2hr sessions. These will consist of short lecture style sessions interspersed with practical activities and group discussion.
Attendance Recorded: Yes
Notes: The summer schoool programme consists of standardised module formats where by students attend 6 x 2 hr sessions over a 3-week period.