2008/09 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
MUSI2822 Music in Context B
20 creditsClass Size: 20
Module manager: Dr Stephen Muir
Email: music-modules@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2008/09
Pre-requisite qualifications
Normally MUSI1020, or A level Music, or appropriate equivalentThis module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
On completion of this module, students should be able to:- demonstrate the broadening of their musical knowledge through study of a defined musicological area;
- apply appropriate historical, analytical, critical and comparative methodologies to the articulation and development of arguments;
- demonstrate the development of research, essay-writing and oral presentational skills;
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 type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Lecture | 11 | 2.00 | 22.00 |
| Private study hours | 178.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 22.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200.00 | ||
Private study
3 hours evaluation of notes per lecture or seminar: 33 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.Optional tutorials.
Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Essay | 4,000 words | 75.00 |
| Oral Presentation | c. 5-10 minutes. The presentation must have a different focus from the essay. Both components must achieve a minimum mark of 40 in order to pass the module. | 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 websiteLast updated: 06/04/2009
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