Module Details

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Title DISSERTATION MA IN THE BUSINESS OF CLASSICAL MUSIC
Code MUSI544
Coordinator Mr M Flynn
Music
Mathew.Flynn2@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2020-21 Level 7 FHEQ Whole Session 60

Aims

To deepen the student’s knowledge of the chosen topic.

To develop and practice research skills.

To develop and practice writing and presentation skills.

To develop the ability to conduct extended arguments.


Learning Outcomes

(LO1) The student will be familiar with the modes and methods of research appropriate to the discipline of music industry studies.

(LO2) The student will be able to plan and execute an extended piece of research.

(LO3) The student will demonstrate awareness and application of considered methodological choices.

(LO4) The student will have demonstrated the ability to sustain analysis over an extended argument at postgraduate level.

(LO5) The student will be able to apply knowledge developed in taught modules

(LO6) The student will be able to evaluate and critique literature relevant to their specific area of research

(S1) Communication, listening and questioning respecting others, contributing to discussions, communicating in a foreign language, influencing, presentations

(S2) Communication and collaboration online participating in digital networks for learning and research

(S3) Information literacy online, finding, interpreting, evaluating, managing and sharing information

(S4) Literacy application of literacy, ability to produce clear, structured written work and oral literacy - including listening and questioning

(S5) Problem solving/ critical thinking/ creativity analysing facts and situations and applying creative thinking to develop appropriate solutions.

(S6) Research management developing a research strategy, project planning and delivery, risk management, formulating questions, selecting literature, using primary/secondary/diverse sources, collecting & using data, applying research methods, applying ethics


Syllabus

 

The content of the module cannot be prescribed. Guidance towards completing the dissertation will be given in the module 'Studying Music Industry' (MUSI510). very student will be allocated a supervisor who will help formulate the argument and conduct the research effort.


Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1 - Enquiry-based learning
Description:
Attendance Recorded: No
Unscheduled Directed Student Hours (time spent away from the timetabled sessions but directed by the teaching staff): 224


Teaching Schedule

  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours           26

224

250
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 350
TOTAL HOURS 600

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
Dissertation There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :June-September  10,000 - 15,000 word    100       

Recommended Texts

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