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 DISSERTATION MA IN THE BUSINESS OF CLASSICAL MUSIC
Code MUSI544
Coordinator Dr ML Jones
Music
Eben@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2017-18 Level 7 FHEQ Summer (June-September) 60

Aims

 

• To deepen the student''s knowledge of the chosen topic in order to allow them to apply knowledge developed in the taught modules
 
• To develop and practice research skills in ways that afford the student the opportunity to demonstrate skills of elucidation, interpretation and critique
 
• To demonstrate skills of argumentation at a level commensurate with Masters'' level education

Learning Outcomes

The student will be able to appraise and interpret the modes and methods of research appropriate to the discipline of music in dustry studies.
The student will be able to plan and execute an extended piece of research involving
the generation of primary data by appropriate and ethically sound techniques
The student will be able to elucidate and justify methodological choices

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

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

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

Syllabus
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The content of the module cannot be prescribed. Guidance towards completing the dissertation will be given in the module ''Studying Music Industry'' (MUSI510). Every student will be allocated a supervisor who will help formulate the argument and conduct the research effort. It is expected that the literature which supports a study of the sector will draw from studies of cultural industries (e.g. Caves, Hesmondhalgh), arts management Becker, DiMaggio, porter, Chong, Byrnes, Brindle, Walter) and cultural econom ics (Throsby, Towse).

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Enquiry-based learning -


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

 26
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 574
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
Coursework  10,000 - 15,000 word  June-September  100  Yes  Standard UoL penalty applies  Dissertation Notes (applying to all assessments) - none 

Recommended Texts
Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module.
Explanation of Reading List:

Primarily, reading for this module will be a combination of primers in primary research and research methodology together with books, articles and reports relevant to the research topic.