Module Details

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Title CONTEMPORARY GENRES
Code MUSI263
Coordinator Dr R Strachan
Music
R.Strachan@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2022-23 Level 5 FHEQ Second Semester 15

Aims

To introduce students to key current debates within popular music studies.

To examine the social, cultural and aesthetic implications of current developments within popular music.

To further develop an understanding of the contexts of production and consumption of contemporary popular music genres. To further develop analytic and argumentation skills.

To further develop critical awareness and essay-writing skills To critically examine selected genres and movements in contemporary popular music culture.


Learning Outcomes

(LO1) To identify and analyse key stylistic and textual elements relating to a range of contemporary popular music genres.

(LO2) To demonstrate understanding of key concepts, issues, debates and relating to the study of contemporary popular music.

(LO3) To demonstrate a developed understanding of the factors that are active in generic change within popular music.

(S1) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Influencing skills – argumentation

(S2) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Presentation skills - written

(S3) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Listening skills

(S4) Critical thinking and problem solving - Critical analysis

(S5) Research skills - All Information skills


Syllabus

 

The module will take a thematic approach. Each week will introduce a particular genre or subgenre of contemporary popular music, which will act as a way in to a discussion of a set of theoretical issues relating to culture, identity, aesthetics, technology and industry. Topics may include: Introduction to genres and classification, mainstreaming, R&B, UK dance and post-dub musics, New Folk and the legacy of authenticity, Post Rock, Noise music, DIY scenes and digital democratisation, new strains in electronic music, metal in the 21st Century.


Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method: Asynchronous on-line lectures
Description: Thematic lectures introduce key themes and issues.

Teaching Method: Seminars
Description: Seminars are for the discussion of weekly reading and issues raised in the lectures.
Attendance Recorded: Yes

Self-directed Learning: Students should use independent learning time to read around the subject, work towards assessment and familiarise themselves with the repertoire covered in the module.


Teaching Schedule

  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 12

12

        24
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 126
TOTAL HOURS 150

Assessment

EXAM Duration Timing
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opportunity
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CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
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Assessment ID: Assessment 1 Assessment Description: Theoretical essay Seen/Unseen/Open Book: Not applicable (coursework) Reassessment Opportunity: Yes Penalty for Late Submission: Standard UoL pen    40       
Assessment ID: Assessment 2 Assessment Description: Case-study Essay Seen/Unseen/Open Book: Not applicable (coursework) Reassessment Opportunity: Yes Penalty for Late Submission: Standard UoL pena    60       

Recommended Texts

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