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MUSS1813 The Best of Broadway

10 creditsClass Size: 40

Module manager: Dr Ian Sapiro
Email: I.P.Sapiro@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2019/20

This module is approved as a discovery module

Module summary

This module traces the musical on Broadway from the vaudeville acts and imports of the early twentieth century to present day pop and rock musicals. Proceeding chronologically, historical and social conditions will be examined to discover their influence on the development and growth of the genre. Case studies will include shows such as:- "Showboat"- "Carousel"- "Guys and Dolls"- "Evita"- "The Lion King" - "Mamma Mia!". Students will also be introduced to basic analytical techniques which will enable them to discuss the role of music in the musical, although no prior musical knowledge is required for this module.

Objectives

On completion of this module, students should be able to:

- summarise the history and development of the musical on Broadway from the 1920s to the present
- explain how historical and social factors have influenced musical theatre on Broadway
- differentiate between Broadway musicals of different eras and styles
- undertake simple analyses of musicals
- discuss the role of music in the musical.

Skills outcomes
- organisation and time-management skills
- basic research techniques


Syllabus

This module traces the musical on Broadway from the vaudeville acts and imports of the early twentieth century to present day pop and rock musicals. Proceeding chronologically, historical and social conditions will be examined to discover their influence on the development and growth of the genre.

Case studies will include shows such as:
- "Showboat"
- "Carousel"
- "Guys and Dolls"
- "Evita"
- "The Lion King"
- "Mamma Mia!".

Students will also be introduced to basic analytical techniques which will enable them to discuss the role of music in the musical, although no prior musical knowledge is required for this module.

Teaching methods

Delivery typeNumberLength hoursStudent hours
Group learning111.0011.00
Private study hours89.00
Total Contact hours11.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)100.00

Private study

- Preparation for lectures: 44 hours
- Using online discussion room and revision tools: 22 hours
- Revision for the exam: 23 hours.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Online discussions and revision tests.

Methods of assessment


Exams
Exam typeExam duration% of formal assessment
Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc)1 hr 30 mins100.00
Total percentage (Assessment Exams)100.00

Computer exam, requires headphones

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 13/11/2018 09:25:46

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