Module Details |
| The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
| Title | MUSIC IN EVERYDAY LIFE | ||
| Code | MUSI391 | ||
| Coordinator |
Dr E Coutinho Music E.Coutinho@liverpool.ac.uk |
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| Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
| Session 2017-18 | Level 6 FHEQ | Second Semester | 15 |
Aims |
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To introduce various issues, perspectives and debates concerning the study of music in daily life;
To familiarise with key scholarly literature on the topic of music in daily life across academic disciplines
To obtain a practical understanding of music’s ability to support personal, social, emotional and therapeutic functions;
To obtain a basic understanding of quantitative and qualitative research methods and approaches. |
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Learning Outcomes |
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Syllabus |
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This module introduces central topics, perspectives and debates concerning the uses of music in daily life. It offers a theoretico-practical understanding of music’s ability to support personal social, emotional and therapeutic functions, and explores music as lived culture and experience. Topics include: the use of music for emotional regulation, the use of music for cognitive performance enhancement, and the use of music in Healthcare and Eldercare. Other topics, such as music and dance or live music performance, will be illustrated through case stu dies on particular groups and cultures highlighting differences in music experience. It will also cover ''global fandom and local context’, ''music reality shows: media, idols and audiences’ and ‘mateur / participatory music-making’.
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Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Lecture - Lectures are organized thematically. Each lecture will introduce pertinent key concepts, perspectives and methodologies related to the study of Music in Everyday Life. They are intended to highlight issues that should be explored in “out of class” study time and via discussion in the seminars |
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Seminar - The seminars will be designed to make sure that students have understood and can discuss these concepts, perspectives and methodologies, and achieve a practical understanding of music’s ability to support personal social, emotional and therapeutic functions. |
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Teaching Schedule |
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24 Lectures are organized thematically. Each lecture will introduce pertinent key concepts, perspectives and methodologies related to the study of Music in Everyday Life. They are intended to highlight issues that should be explored in “out of class” study time and via discussion in the seminars |
12 The seminars will be designed to make sure that students have understood and can discuss these concepts, perspectives and methodologies, and achieve a practical understanding of music’s ability to support personal social, emotional and therapeutic functions. |
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| Private Study | 114 | ||||||
| TOTAL HOURS | 150 | ||||||
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| Coursework | 750 words | Week 4 | 15 | Yes | Standard UoL penalty applies | Research topic outline |
| Coursework | 2500 words | end of semester | 85 | Yes | Standard UoL penalty applies | Research proposal Notes (applying to all assessments) - none |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. Explanation of Reading List: |
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