Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
LJMU Partner Taught
Learning Methods
Lecture
Seminar
Tutorial
Module Offerings
6593MUS-SEP-PAR
Aims
This module aims to enable students to:
* research an aspect of current popular music that is personally and professionally relevant and useful
* use and build upon the theoretical knowledge and research/writing skills developed in Popular Music Context 1 and Popular Music Context 2.
* evaluate and synthesise information, ideas and concepts from a wide range of sources
* develop research and writing skills to a high level
* produce a coherent and persuasive evidence-based argument.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Propose and present a programme of research into a personally and professionally relevant aspect of popular music.
2.
Analyse and critically evaluate a personally and professionally relevant aspect of popular music, synthesising theories and information from a range of sources.
3.
Construct a coherent and well evidenced argument, communicated using academic writing skills and conventions.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:The teaching on this module supports students’ self-directed learning.
* Lectures focus on key research and writing skills that help students to complete the module successfully.
* Seminars provide opportunities for students to debate ideas and discuss their progress in small groups.
* Assessed presentations take place in seminar groups, for which students receive peer and tutor feedback.
* Individual tutorials enable students to discuss their work in detail with a supervising tutor.
* Students use private study time throughout the module to carry out independent research and prepare their presentations and written essays.
Additional Information:Helen Davies is the Module Leader.