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 | STUDYING MUSIC INDUSTRY | ||
Code | MUSI510 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr ML Jones Music Eben@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2017-18 | Level 7 FHEQ | First Semester | 15 |
Aims |
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Aims 1. To demonstrate the key approaches that have been adopted in the study of Music Industry 2. To provide a basic training in humanities research at postgraduate level 3. To support the identification and development of dissertation topics
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Learning Outcomes |
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Learning Outcomes: By the end of the module students will: 1.be able to appraise and critique key approaches to the study of the music
industries
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2. be able to evaluate and critique the distinct contributions of, and relations between, the various disciplines that have taken music industry as their object of study. |
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3. have developed skills in research appropriate for the study of the music industries at postgraduate level, especially the ability to generate and interpret primary data. |
Syllabus |
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The module examines approaches to the study of the music industries. A key issue here is the interdisciplinary nature of the field; for instance the module will look at examples of approaches from areas such as sociology, anthropology, history, and economics which have made contributions to our understanding of this subject. The module explores these contributions, while also dealing in a practical way with how research in the field is conducted. Students learn how to plan and develop a research project in preparation for their dissertation. Library resources will be available through the module reading list and other key learning resources will be accessible through VITAL. Students will be guided toward some specific reading and will also be required to find their own resources which relate to their planned dissertation topic.
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Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Seminar - The weekly seminar sessions will combine lecture, discussion and small group work, encouraging students to take an active role in the learning process. This module aims to develop each student''s skills as independent researchers. It will do so by introducing key approaches and encouraging critical analysis, reflection and problem-solving. |
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Tutorial - In the tutorial sessions students will be able to discuss and receive guidance on the development of their dissertation projects. |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
20 The weekly seminar sessions will combine lecture, discussion and small group work, encouraging students to take an active role in the learning process. This module aims to develop each student's skills as independent researchers. It will do so by introducing key approaches and encouraging critical analysis, reflection and problem-solving. |
4 In the tutorial sessions students will be able to discuss and receive guidance on the development of their dissertation projects. |
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Private Study | 126 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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Coursework | 3000 words | 1 | 60 | Yes | Standard UoL penalty applies | Dissertation proposal |
Coursework | 2000 words | 1 | 40 | Yes | Standard UoL penalty applies | Critical bibliography Notes (applying to all assessments) Dissertation Proposal Literature review |
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: The dissertation is orthodox in the sense that it is a work of academic research. To this extent it draws on a general literature associated with the planning and execution of research projects involving the generation and collection of primary data. |