2008/09 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
MUSI1113 Listening to Music
10 creditsClass Size: 20
Module manager: Dr Stephen Muir
Email: s.p.k.muir@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2008/09
Pre-requisite qualifications
Normally: ABRSM Grade 8 practical, Grade 5 theory, or similarThis module is mutually exclusive with
| MUSI1121 | Music Research Skills |
This module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
On completion of this module, students should have engaged aurally with different types of music from a variety of times and places, and developed skills necessary for listening critically to recordings and live performances; have some experience of peer-group teamwork activity; have some experience of tutorial and seminar group interaction; have cultivated skills in articulating opinions and critical observations about music, both verbally and in writing.Syllabus
This module fosters and encourages the ability to approach music primarily as an aural phenomenon. Its aim is to expose students to a wide variety of musics, including "classical", "popular" and "world" musics. The module will draw upon music performed in the University's free lunchtime concert series, as well as the library's CD collection and online music services.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Concert | 22 | 1.00 | 22.00 |
| Lecture | 9 | 1.00 | 9.00 |
| Private study hours | 69.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 31.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100.00 | ||
Private study
6 hours listening per fortnight9 hours examination preparation
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Listening tests, exams.Methods of assessment
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 1 hr 00 mins | 50.00 |
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 1 hr 00 mins | 50.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 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 websiteLast updated: 15/09/2009
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