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Theory and Method in Music Research

Key information

  • Module code:

    6AAMS385

  • Level:

    6

  • Semester:

      Spring

  • Credit value:

    15

Module description

This module introduces important theoretical and methodological issues in music research, taking a different focus each year according to current staff – and student – interests. It may be of especial benefit to those writing a final-year dissertation, or considering higher-level study in Musicology and Ethnomusicology. But the broadly ethical and philosophical raised by issues in music research will be of interest to all.

 

Assessment details

  • 1500 word essay (40%)
  • 2500 word essay (60%)

Educational aims & objectives

To introduce important theoretical and methodological issues in music research, in support of final-year dissertations and for students who may be considering higher-level study in Music.

 

Learning outcomes

By the end of this module students will be able to demonstrate intellectual, transferable and practical skills appropriate to a Level 6 module and in particular will be able to demonstrate:

  • an understanding of some of the key theories and methods of music research;
  • a knowledge of the intellectual history and core literature of some topics in music research;
  • an ability to understand and write intelligently about some of the central texts;
  • an understanding of the range of opinion in existence and the reasons for it;
  • an ability to discuss complex and sometimes controversial issues, in seminars and in written work.

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