MUS8101 : Music Masters Research Training
MUS8101 : Music Masters Research Training
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Dr Christopher Tarrant
- Lecturer: Professor Magnus Williamson, Mrs Lucy Keating, Dr Larry Zazzo, Professor Ian Biddle, Dr William Edmondes, Professor David Clarke
- Owning School: Arts & Cultures
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 20 |
| ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Pre-requisite
Modules you must have done previously to study this module
Pre Requisite Comment
None
Co-Requisite
Modules you need to take at the same time
Co Requisite Comment
None
Aims
To provide MLitt students with generic research training
To undertake practical investigation
A series of workshop seminars will introduce and develop issues of library skills, writing about music, literature review, qualitative research and public presentation skills.
Outline Of Syllabus
This module is mandatory to MMus and MLitt students and is not available to other students
Learning Outcomes
Intended Knowledge Outcomes
Understanding of research methodology and epistemology as applied to music.
Intended Skill Outcomes
Ability to collect, evaluate, assess, articulate, present and apply data, argument and ideas.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 9 | 2:00 | 18:00 | Seminars - PIP or synchronous online in case of lockdown |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 182:00 | 182:00 | N/A |
| Total | 200:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Weekly seminars will be synchronous and online, but may respond to non-sychronous lecture presentations uploaded by staff is appropriate to the topic that week. These seminars introduce relevant issues, provide pointers for research and promote discussion.
Reading Lists
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | 1 | A | 100 | 4,000 to 6,000 word literature/repertoire review |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
Written submission applies to the techniques introduced during the course and enables the student to evaluate their own field of research and to find their own position within it.
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- MUS8101's Timetable
Past Exam Papers
- Exam Papers Online : www.ncl.ac.uk/exam.papers/
- MUS8101's past Exam Papers
General Notes
n/a
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