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 |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2018-19 | Level 4 FHEQ | Second Semester | 15 |
Aims |
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The aims of this modules are: 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. 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. 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. 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. To help the students to understand interdisciplinary and cross-cultural approaches to the study of music. Topics covered in this module will include: performance, reception, identities, politics, values, histories, place, migration, etc. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) To gain an understanding of the scope and breadth of the study of music as well as various academic approaches and methods employed. |
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(LO2) 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. |
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(LO3) To acquire a foundation for the further study of music and culture at levels two and three. |
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(LO4) To gain understanding of interdisciplinary and cross-cultural approaches to the study of music. |
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(LO5) To understand key concepts associated with musical contexts including performance, reception, identities, politics, values, histories, place, migration, etc. |
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(S1) Transferable skills in critical thought, communication, presentation and writing |
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(S2) An ability to bring theoretical and methodological questions and practice/case studies together |
Syllabus |
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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 |
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Teaching Method 1 - Lecture |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
24 |
10 |
1 |
30 20 |
85 | ||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 65 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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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 |
a reflexive report of a musical form, event or experience in relation to content There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. | 2000 words | 40 | ||||
Essay There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Semester 2 | 2000-2500 words | 60 |
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. |