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Module Offerings

6109SOC-JAN-MTP

Aims

The module aims to explain the place of music in society, using sociological theory to unlock the codes and secrets of musical culture and society.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Examine and critically analyse musical phenomena in light of sociological theories.
2.
Apply key concepts and theories from music sociology to musical practices.
3.
Synthesise knowledge of major empirical studies in music sociology.
4.
Conduct small scale empirical research into musical practices in society.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:Cultural Sociology and the Sociology of Music Music and Meaning: Critiques and Aesthetics Music, Identity and Guitar Culture in Paraguay Music, Capitalism and the Music Industry Music and Emotions: Why does “Bohemian Rhapsody” Feel so Good? Music and Cityscapes: Branding the Music City Music, Heritage and Memory Transnational Music Gender and Celebrity Culture Music Sociology after Adorno Writing a book review Planning an empirical research project in music sociology
Module Overview:
This module aims to explain to you the place of music in society, using sociological theory to unlock the codes and secrets of musical culture and society. It is based on the premise that music is a social product, social resource and social practice. In doing so, the module focuses on the relationship between music and social life through a wide range of topics, including music as representation, the economy of music, the relationship between musical taste and social divisions, the political role of music, music as self-expression and political resistance, the changing media forms and technologies of sound production, the therapeutic potential of music, and more. In exploring these themes, you will consider all forms of musicpopular, classical, folk and worldto reflect the vitality of musical expressions in the world today.
Additional Information:The module aims to explain the place of music in society, using sociological theory to unlock the codes and secrets of musical culture and society. It is based on the premise that music is a social product, social resource and social practice. In doing so, the module focuses on the relationship between music and social life through a wide range of topics, including music as representation, the economy of music, the relationship between musical taste and social divisions, the political role of music, music as self-expression and political resistance, the changing media forms and technologies of sound production, the therapeutic potential of music, and more. In exploring these themes, this module will consider all forms of music—popular, classical, folk and world—to reflect the vitality of musical expressions in the world today. In short, the module aims to discuss music's role in and impact on social life, structure and experience; consider some of the classic and current approaches within the sociology of music; and exemplify these approaches with reference to empirical studies in music sociology.

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