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 | The Evolution of Music | ||
Code | MUSI294 | ||
Coordinator |
Professor M Spitzer Music Michael.Spitzer@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2022-23 | Level 5 FHEQ | Second Semester | 15 |
Aims |
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To explore methods and ideas in the field of musical evolution, mediating between the sciences and humanities. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Students will be able to demonstrate understanding of central topics, perspectives and debates concerning the evolution of music. |
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(LO2) Students will be able to demonstrate familiarity with key scholarly literature related to the study of musical evolution in both sciences and humanities. |
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(LO3) Students will be able to demonstrate a practical understanding of music’s ability to express and induce emotions. |
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(LO4) Students will be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of quantitative and qualitative methods and approaches in used sciences and humanities research. |
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(S1) Students will be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of quantitative and qualitative methods and approaches in used sciences and humanities research. |
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(S2) Verbal expression and organisation. |
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(S3) Debating and defending intellectual positions in face-to-face contexts. |
Syllabus |
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The module will cover a multitude of angles on the evolution of music and music in global history. These will include: cultural and scientific theories of musical evolution; how to analyse animal calls; the theory and history of emotion; music and Artificial Intelligence; music and the Posthuman; music in everyday life; the archaeology of musical artefacts in human pre-history; music in child development; the psychology and neuroscience of musical perception. |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method 1 - Lecture Teaching Method 2 - Seminar Self-Directed Learning Description: preparation of assessments. The majority of teaching will be delivered face-to-face on campus. Online delivery will be used to complement the on-campus delivery and where technology affords a better learning experience. |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
24 |
12 |
36 | ||||
Timetable (if known) |
120 mins X 1 totaling 24
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60 mins X 1 totaling 12
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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 |
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Assessment ID: Assessment 2: Essay Reassessment Opportunity: Yes. Penalty for Late Submission: Standard UoL penalty applies Anonymous Assessment: Yes | 0 | 50 | ||||
Assessment ID: Assessment 1 Essay Reassessment Opportunity: Yes. Penalty for Late Submission: Standard UoL penalty applies Anonymous Assessment: Yes | 0 | 50 |
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. |