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 |
Prof S Cohen Music Sara@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2018-19 | 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. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Demonstrate understanding and capacity to critically evaluate central topics, perspectives and debates concerning the uses of music in daily life. |
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(LO2) Demonstrate familiarity with key scholarly literature relating to the study of music in daily life. |
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(LO3) Demonstrate a critical understanding of music’s ability to support personal social, emotional and therapeutic functions. |
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(LO4) Demonstrate a basic understanding of quantitative and qualitative research methods and approaches. |
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(S1) Literacy application of literacy, ability to produce clear, structured written work and oral literacy - including listening and questioning. |
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(S2) Problem solving/ critical thinking/ creativity analysing facts and situations and applying creative thinking to develop appropriate solutions. |
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(S3) Information literacy online, finding, interpreting, evaluating, managing and sharing information. |
Syllabus |
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This module introduces central topics, perspectives and debates concerning the uses of music in daily life. It offers a theoretical/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. The use of music in Healthcare and Eldercare. Other topics, such as music and dance or live music performance, will be illustrated through case studies 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 ‘amateur / participatory music-making’. |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method 1 - Lecture Teaching Method 2 - Seminar |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
24 |
12 |
36 | ||||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 114 | ||||||
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 |
Research topic outline There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Week 4 | 750 words | 15 | ||||
Research proposal There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :end of semester | 2500 words | 85 |
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. |