2017/18 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

MUSS3945 Researching Music Psychology

40 creditsClass Size: 8

Module manager: Dr Karen Burland
Email: k.burland@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2017/18

Pre-requisite qualifications

Admission to the MA Music and Music Psychology programme (this module is not available as an option for other programmes)

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Module summary

This module allows you to develop your understanding and application of quantitative and qualitative research techniques in the field of music psychology. Through a series of weekly lectures, seminars, independent and group tasks, you will consider and evaluate the ways in which empirical research can enhance our understanding of human minds and behaviour, and develop understanding of the range of analytical tools that can be used to explore music-psychological data. The module emphasises practical work and provides you with the opportunity to design, conduct, analyse and write-up two empirical projects which form your assessment. Whilst some prior experience of research methods and the data analysis software SPSS is an advantage, the course does not assume prior learning in these areas.

Objectives

This module aims to provide students with opportunities to:
• consider and evaluate the ways in which empirical research can enhance our understanding of human minds and behaviour
• develop understanding of the range of analytical tools that can be used to explore music-psychological data
• design, conduct, analyse and write-up two empirical projects

Learning outcomes
On completion of this module, students should be able to:
 Understand the contribution of empirical approaches for understanding the human mind, behaviour and the potential applications of research in this discipline
 Use quantitative and qualitative research techniques effectively
 Evaluate the uses of different research techniques in music psychological research
 Design and implement independent projects utilising quantitative and qualitative research techniques
 Analyse research data effectively in order to draw meaningful conclusions
 Write up an empirical report in an appropriate, domain-specific style
 Reflect on their learning and skill acquisition and form strategies for addressing areas requiring additional development in the future

Syllabus

This module allows you to develop your understanding and application of quantitative and qualitative research techniques. Through a series of lectures, seminars, independent and group tasks, you will consider and evaluate the ways in which empirical research can enhance our understanding of human minds and behaviour. The module will emphasise practical work and provides an opportunity for you to practice quantitative and qualitative research techniques hands-on, culminating in the submission of two small empirical projects. Students will be challenged to consider innovative ways of conducting music psychological research and to apply their knowledge about the domain more generally in order to identify its limitations and future direction.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Seminar	24	1.00	24.00
Tutorial	4	0.50	2.00
Private study hours			374.00
Total Contact hours			26.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			400.00

Private study

Seminar preparation (practical work): 48 hours (2 hours per seminar)
Related readings (context and techniques): 76 hours
Research design, implementation, analysis: 200 hours
Keeping regular reflective logs of progress and skill development/writing reflective reports: 50 hours

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

 Seminar preparation and participation
 Tutorials

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Report	Empirical study using quantitative techniques (3,800 to 4,200 words)	45.00
Report	Empirical Study using qualitative techniques (4,500-5500 words)	45.00
Reflective log	Related to quantitative project (750-1,500 words)	5.00
Reflective log	Related to qualitative project (750-1,500 words)	5.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		100.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 22/09/2016

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