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2018/19 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

MUSS3121 Special Study in Musicology A

20 creditsClass Size: 25

Module manager: Dr Ian Sapiro
Email: i.p.sapiro@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable

Year running 2018/19

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Module summary

The Supernatural in Opera: The supernatural has had an enduring fascination for mankind, including the gods and monsters of early mythologies, the ghosts, witches and demons of later legends, the gothic literature of the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries and the vivid cinematic fantasies of more recent times. Why are these phenomena so well-suited to opera? How did composers and producers go about instilling a sense of horror and terror in their audiences? Is opera more effective than other media for creating such a response?These and other issues will be explored in a wide-ranging survey of operas on supernatural themes from the Baroque to the 20th Century.

Objectives

- demonstrate in-depth musical knowledge through study of a defined musicological area;
- apply advanced historical, analytical, critical and comparative methodologies to the articulation and development of arguments;
- demonstrate evidence of growing independence in research, a deepening understanding of methodology, and a high level of essay-writing and oral presentational skills;
- develop an awareness of contextual approaches applicable to a focused repertoire range.

Learning outcomes
On completion of the module candidates will be able to:
- demonstrate in-depth musical knowledge through study of a defined musicological area;
- apply advanced historical, analytical, critical and comparative methodologies to the articulation and development of arguments;
- demonstrate evidence of growing independence in research, a deepening understanding of methodology, and a high level of essay-writing and oral presentational skills;
- develop an awareness of contextual approaches applicable to a focused repertoire range.


Syllabus

Students will study one topic chosen from a range available. Topics offered will cover a spectrum of musicological areas in different musical disciplines and contexts, including art, commercial, popular and world musics.

The module may be taught via a combination of lectures, seminars and tutorials.

Teaching methods

Delivery typeNumberLength hoursStudent hours
Lecture92.0018.00
Tutorial10.250.00
Private study hours182.00
Total Contact hours18.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)200.00

Private study

- 4 hours evaluation of notes per lecture or seminar: 36 hours
- 6 hours reading and listening per lecture or seminar: 66 hours
- Essay writing: 54 hours
- Seminar preparation: 25 hours.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

- Seminar presentation and feedback
- Tutorials.

Methods of assessment


Coursework
Assessment typeNotes% of formal assessment
Essay3600-4400 words (this element must pass)75.00
Presentationcirca 10 minutes.25.00
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: 14/12/2018

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