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 FL Jarman
Music
F.Jarman@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2022-23 Level 4 FHEQ First Semester 15

Aims

The aims of this modules are:

To introduce 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.

To help 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.

To help students to understand interdisciplinary approaches to the study of music.


Learning Outcomes

(LO1) To gain an understanding of the scope and breadth of the study of music as well as various academic approaches and methods employed.

(LO2) To learn key terms and concepts used in the study of music in relation to culture.

(LO3) To acquire a foundation for the further study of music and culture at levels two and three.

(LO4) To gain understanding of interdisciplinary approaches to the study of music.

(LO5) To understand key concepts associated with musical contexts .

(S1) Transferable skills in critical thought, communication, presentation and writing

(S2) An ability to bring theoretical and methodological questions and practice/case studies together


Syllabus

 

This module explores some of the various contexts of music's production, dissemination, and reception. Topics will vary according to staff specialism and to accommodate the needs of the rest of the curriculum, but might typically include: space/place; migration; history; identities; politics; mediation; listening; multimedia.


Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1 - Lecture
Description: Lectures introduce core concepts and material
Attendance Recorded- Yes

Teaching Method 2 - Seminar
Description: Seminars facilitate further discussion of material raised in lectures by way of small group discussion

Teaching Method 3 - Tutorial
Description: mid and late semester tutorials


Teaching Schedule

  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 24

10

1

    20

30

85
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 65
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
Draft Essay. There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When): Semester 1    40       
Essay, including a response to feedback on the previous submission. There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. Assessment Schedule (When) :Semester 1    60       

Recommended Texts

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