Module Details

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Title SOUND STUDIES
Code MUSI322
Coordinator Dr R Strachan
Music
R.Strachan@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2022-23 Level 6 FHEQ First Semester 15

Aims

The module aims to: Develop a critical understanding of sound in society by examining the way in which the production and consumption of sound are bound up in social relations and practices.  Introduce students to key theoretical approaches and perspectives from the emerging field of sound studies. Develop critical listening skills. Adopt a comparative perspective, enabling students to reflect critically upon their own music-related practices, ideas and values.


Learning Outcomes

(LO1) On successful completion of this module students should be able to: Demonstrate understanding of key terms, concepts and methods within the emerging field of sound studies.

(LO2) Demonstrate developed critical aural skills.

(LO3) Demonstrate an understanding of theoretical ideas in relation to reflections on their own experiences and observations of social life.

(LO4) Have the ability to discuss relevant material and ideas, and to prepare well-organised and well-researched written work.

(S1) Problem solving/ critical thinking/ creativity analysing facts and situations and applying creative thinking to develop appropriate solutions.

(S2) Communication skills

(S3) Literacy application of literacy, ability to produce clear, structured written work and oral literacy - including listening and questioning

(S4) 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

 

Typical topics will include: The Soundscape Mediating Technologies. The History of fidelity. Live music and collective listening  Music and the body Music, sound and memory. Sonic branding. Music as weapon Sound Art Noise and music.


Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1 - On-line lecture materials/podcasts/set listening
Description: Lecture/ introduce key themes and case-study material
Teaching Method 2 - Workshop/Listening sessions
Description: Workshops provide discussion of case-study material and guidance, individual projects and techniques and themes used in their completion


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
(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
Soundscape Project There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Second Semester    50       
Essay There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :2nd Semester    50       

Recommended Texts

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