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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 Curation and Heritage
Code MUSI353
Coordinator Dr M Leonard
Music
Marionl@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2024-25 Level 6 FHEQ Second Semester 15

Aims

To develop an understanding of how popular music heritage has been defined by various agents.

To critically examine different case studies to explore how popular music heritage has been represented, mobilized and interpreted.

To develop an understanding of debates about cultural value.

To develop critical awareness, interpretation skills, and essay writing skills.

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Distinguish how popular music heritage has been defined by various agents.

(LO2) Evaluate the different ways in which constructions of heritage have been represented in different contexts.

(LO3) Analyse how conceptions of heritage relate to debates about cultural value.

(LO4) Demonstrate an ability to identify, discuss and present relevant material and ideas and to prepare well-organised and well-researched written work.

(S1) Organisational skills.

(S2) Communication skills.

(S3) Analytical and critical skills.

Syllabus
 

The module will review definitions of cultural heritage, consider how popular music heritage is understood and championed by different agents and will look at different approaches to music curation.

Example topics which may be included are:

The place of popular music in museums.

Collectors and collections.

Curatorial challenges: sound and ephemerality.

Digital archives.

DIY approaches.

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching and Learning Method 1 – Lecture
Description: Introduces and discusses core concepts, material and assessments.

Teaching and Learning Method 2 – Directed learning through teaching materials made available via the VLE (materials may include directed reading, on-line resources, podcasts)
Description: Students to work through materials connected to key issues within the modules.

Teaching and Learning Method 3 - Seminar
Description: Seminars facilitate group discussion and develop understanding.

Teaching and Learning method 4: Tutorial
Description: Group tutorial to assist students in preparation of their final assessment.

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 22

 11

 2

       35
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 115
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
Portfolio (end of term) There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When): Semester 2  0    50       
Essay (mid-term) There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When): Semester 2  0    50       

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