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 CONTEXTS: WHY MUSIC MATTERS
Code MUSI121
Coordinator Dr H Um
Music
H.K.Um@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2017-18 Level One Second Semester 15

Aims

The aims of this modules are:

  1. To introduce the students to the scope and breadth of the study of music as well as various academic approaches and methods employed in such study. 
  2. To introduce key terms and concepts used in the study of music in relation to culture, as a part of culture, and as culture itself. 
  3. To help the students to critically examine how musical genres, forms, styles, artists, audiences, ideas, institutions, localities or industries work together in a variety of contexts. 
  4. To provide a foundation for the further study of music and culture at levels two and three, either from an ethnographic, historical, analytical or critical-theoretical perspective. 
  5. To hel p the students to understand interdisciplinary and cross-cultural approaches to the study of music. 
  6. Topics covered in this module will include: performance, reception, identities, politics, values, histories, place, migration, etc.


Learning Outcomes

To gain an understanding of the scope and breadth of the study of music as well as various academic approaches and methods employed.

​To learn key terms and concepts used in the study of music in relation to culture, as a part of culture, and as culture itself.​

​To acquire a foundation for the further study of music and culture at levels two and three.

​To gain understanding of interdisciplinary and cross-cultural approaches to the study of music.​

​To understand key concepts associated with musical contexts including performance, reception, identities, politics, values, histories, place, migration, etc.


Syllabus

This module is co-taught by 3 members of the academic staff to maximise the scope and breadth of the topics and areas covered by their respective expertise. The topics include: performance, reception, identities, politics, values, histories, place, migration, etc. The 1st session will introduce the module and will be led by all three teaching staff members. This will be followed by 10 weeks of teaching to explore and examine a variety of key concepts, theories, methods and perspectives for studying music. The final session in week 12, led by all three teaching staff, will conclude and reflect on what has been learned in the module. ​


Teaching and Learning Strategies

Lecture - Lectures introduce core concepts and material

Seminar - Seminars facilitate further discussion of material raised in lectures by way of small group discussion

Tutorial - mid and late semester tutorials


Teaching Schedule

  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 24
Lectures introduce core concepts and material
10
Seminars facilitate further discussion of material raised in lectures by way of small group discussion
1
mid and late semester tutorials
      35
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 115
TOTAL HOURS 150

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  2000 words  Semester 2  40  Yes  Standard UoL penalty applies  a reflexive report of a musical form, event or experience in relation to content 
Coursework  2000-2500 words  Semester 2  60  Yes  Standard UoL penalty applies  Essay 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.
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