Module Details
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Title RESEARCH AND PRACTICAL SKILLS
Code MUMA720
Coordinator Mr A Shorrocks
Music
Shorroa@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2019-20 Level 7 FHEQ First Semester 30

Aims

To understand and experience issues and realities of research and practical applications of contemporary approaches to historically informed academic thought and practical performance.

To develop an intelligent, informed, and sceptical understanding of the use of notation from different historical periods.

To make informed decisions about performance styles and interpretations based on the historical evidence.

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Show understanding of issues involved in 'authenticity'.

(LO2) Use historical material and evidence from previous styles and centuries and to demonstrate its contemporary relevance and use in performance.

(LO3) A knowledge of key texts and stylistic issues from past centuries.

(S1) Problem solving skills.

(S2) IT skills.

(S3) Organisational skills.

(S4) Adaptability.

Syllabus
 

Performance and notation.

Performance on period instruments.

Historical performance styles.

Analysing performances.

Editing Interpretation and notation.

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1 - Seminar Description: Weekly seminars examining notation and interpretation Teaching Method 2 - Lunchtime concert series Description: Attendance and contribution to lunchtime concerts

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours   24

       12

12

 48
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 252
TOTAL HOURS 300

Assessment
EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
             
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Comparison and critique of contrasting editions There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Seme  4-5,000 words    50       
Edition There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Semester 1  Edited Score + Annot    50       

Recommended Texts
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