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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 RESEARCH SKILLS
Code MUMA710
Coordinator Dr L Tsang
Music
Lee.Tsang@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2024-25 Level 7 FHEQ First Semester 20

Aims

The module aims to provide students with the necessary core skills to research music performance at Masters level.

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) To have knowledge and understanding of skills required for scholarly research in music performance

(LO2) To be able to use bibliographic searches and to present the results in a consistent style

(LO3) To be able to engage critically in determining the usefulness or otherwise of selected texts

(LO4) To be able to present music illustrations in formats that are appropriate for scholarly contexts

(LO5) To be able to identify an area of music performance research suitable for further study

(LO6) To formulate a proposal in writing in a sufficiently scholarly fashion

(S1) Research and exploration

(S2) Critical awareness and judgment

(S3) Harnessing of essential technological resources

(S4) Assimilation and application

(S5) Presentation and communication

Syllabus
 

The module content will focus on the following. Students will be required to complete related weekly tasks, which will ultimately form the portfolio submission.

1. Researching programme notes and writing for concert audiences
2. Music notation software for score publication
3. What is music performance research? Some recent developments.
4. How to write a useful annotated bibliography
5. On shaping a performance research project and on checking feasibility
6. Research methods, analytical approaches and other techniques
7. How to write an effective research proposal
8. Presentation, mechanics and proof-reading

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method: Lectures/structured online activities
Attendance Recorded: Yes

Teaching Method: Tutorials/structured online activities
Attendance Recorded: No

Self-directed Learning: Assessment preparation, wider reading, developing academic writing skills, research activity.

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

   6

       30
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 170
TOTAL HOURS 200

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
Assessment ID: Portfolio Assessment Description: A research skills portfolio typically consisting of programme notes and personal biography (1000 words), an annotated bibliography (equivalent to 120  0    100       

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