Postgraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2007-2008 (archived)
Module MUSI51630: Theories in Ethnomusicology
Department: Music
MUSI51630:
Theories in Ethnomusicology
| Type |
Open |
Level |
4 |
Credits |
30 |
Availability |
Available in 2007/08 |
Module Cap |
|
Prerequisites
Corequisites
Excluded Combination of Modules
Aims
- Development of a critical and detailed understanding of important, estblished ethnomusicological texts essential to a knowledge of the history and methods of the discipline, through careful and critical reading of texts, combined with weekly discussion of issues.
Content
- Precise content will vary, but the following authors are an indicattion: Alan Merriam, Mantle Hood, John Blacking, Paul Berliner, Jeff Titon, Steven Feld, Anthony Seeger, Timothy Rice and Bela Bartok.
Learning Outcomes
- A critical and detailed understanding of important, establoished ethnomusicological texts essential to a knwoledge of the history and methods of the discipline.
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to
the learning outcomes of the module
- Careful reading of texts, combined with weekly discussions of issues.
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity |
Number |
Frequency |
Duration |
Total/Hours |
|
| Seminars |
19 |
Weekly |
2 hours |
38 |
| Preparation and Reading |
|
|
|
282 |
| Total |
|
|
|
300 |
Summative Assessment
| Component: Exam |
Component Weighting: 50% |
| Element |
Length / duration |
Element Weighting |
Resit Opportunity |
| Exam |
2 hours |
100% |
|
| Component: Project |
Component Weighting: 50% |
| Element |
Length / duration |
Element Weighting |
Resit Opportunity |
| Project |
3000 words |
100% |
|
Directed writing exercises.
■ Attendance at all activities marked with this symbol will be monitored. Students who fail to attend these activities, or to complete the summative or formative assessment specified above, will be subject to the procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be required to leave the University
