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 M Leonard
Music
Marionl@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2018-19 Level 7 FHEQ First Semester 15

Aims

Aims:   To demonstrate the key approaches that have been adopted in the study of popular music. To the interdisciplinary character of research into music and the organisation of commercial music outcomes that become routinised as 'music industry'. To develop skills in exposition and argument.   To provide a basic training in humanities research at postgraduate level.


Learning Outcomes

(LO1) By the end of the module students will have an understanding of key approaches to the study of the music industries.

(LO2) Be able to identify the distinct contributions of, and relations between, the various disciplines that have taken popular music as their object of study.

(LO3) Have developed skills in research appropriate for the study of the music industries at postgraduate level, including bibliographic skills, and the ability to find and evaluate various kinds of evidence.

(LO4) Be able to plan a humanities research project.

(S1) Communication, listening and questioning respecting others, contributing to discussions, communicating in a foreign language, influencing, presentations

(S2) Digital scholarship participating in emerging academic, professional and research practices that depend on digital systems

(S3) Information technology (application of) adopting, adapting and using digital devices, applications and services

(S4) Information literacy online, finding, interpreting, evaluating, managing and sharing information

(S5) Learning skills online studying and learning effectively in technology-rich environments, formal and informal

(S6) Literacy application of literacy, ability to produce clear, structured written work and oral literacy - including listening and questioning

(S7) Research management developing a research strategy, project planning and delivery, risk management, formulating questions, selecting literature, using primary/secondary/diverse sources, collecting & using data, applying research methods, applying ethics


Syllabus

 

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.


Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1 - Seminar
Description: 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.
Attendance Recorded: Yes

Teaching Method 2 - Tutorial
Description: In the tutorial sessions students will be able to discuss and receive guidance on the development of their dissertation projects.
Attendance Recorded: Yes


Teaching Schedule

  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours   20

4

      24
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 126
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
Dissertation proposal There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :1  3000 words    60       
Critical bibliography There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :1  2000 words    40       

Recommended Texts

Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module.