2019/20 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
MUSS5331M Researching Performance
30 creditsClass Size: 20
Module manager: Professor Michael Allis
Email: m.allis@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2019/20
Module replaces
This module replaces Professional Studies within the MMus Performance Programme.This module is not approved as an Elective
Module summary
On this module students will explore how to find and reference source materials relating to their performing interests appropriately, and how to present their ideas effectively in verbal and written form. They will also be introduced to a range of topics relating to performance research, focusing on pertinent methodologies, and encouraging them to situate their own repertoire enthusiasms within a wider academic context. Assessment will be via a presentation/lecture recital (60%) and bibliography/critical evaluations (40%), supported by group and individual tutorials, and the attendance of selected concerts/research events to provide models of presentation.Objectives
The module enables students to contextualise their performance interests by engaging in and developing an awareness of issues in performance research. They will explore how to identify relevant source materials, how to evaluate them critically, and how to reference them appropriately; they will also develop skills in presenting their research ideas through the exploration of a particular performance-related topic, negotiated with staff members.Learning outcomes
On completion of this module students should be able to:
1. Demonstrate an awareness of how issues relating to performance research can be presented effectively.
2. Demonstrate an awareness of appropriate methodologies pertaining to performance research, along with relevant contexts (whether historical, cultural, or in terms of specific performance traditions) within which their performance interests might be situated.
3. Demonstrate an ability to find, evaluate and reference source materials appropriately.
Skills outcomes
Identifying musical sources; evaluating musical sources critically; referencing musical sources; presentation skills.
Syllabus
In addition to sessions focusing upon how to identify and reference sources appropriately, how to approach these sources critically, and how research ideas might be presented effectively, the syllabus will explore discrete areas relating to researching performance, likely to include: the significance of recordings; performers’ writings; the importance of editions; and the historical significance of individual performers (involving practice-led and more conventional methodologies).
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Research Class | 5 | 1.50 | 7.50 |
Concert | 8 | 1.00 | 8.00 |
Small Group Learning | 4 | 2.00 | 8.00 |
Lecture | 8 | 2.00 | 16.00 |
Tutorial | 2 | 0.50 | 1.00 |
Private study hours | 259.50 | ||
Total Contact hours | 40.50 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 300.00 |
Private study
Private study (c.259.5hours) will involve independent bibliographic research and critical evaluation connected with a chosen area of study, the studying of referencing systems, the identification and appreciation of selected texts/recordings, creation of presentation/lecture recital materials, the practising of presentation delivery, attendance at selected research colloquia and concerts, use of support resources such as skills@library, preparatory/post-lecture reading, and reading and studying the Minerva pages for the module which include the range of documentation associated with it.Opportunities for Formative Feedback
The group tutorials and individual tutorials will allow students to discuss the development of their bibliographies and presentations (and will include some formative assessment), as part of the preparatory process for both assignments.Methods of assessment
Coursework
Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
Assignment | 3000-3500 words; this will take the form of a list of c.30 source materials related to a particular topic (representing a range of source types), plus detailed critical evaluations of 4 specific sources (2 of which should be recordings). | 40.00 |
Practical | a 20-25 minute presentation/lecture recital | 60.00 |
Assignment | Formative bibliography assignment | 0.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 |
The Presentation/Lecture Recital will take place after the Easter vacation. Resits will be offered later in the year if needed.
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 30/04/2019
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