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THE UNIVERSITY of EDINBURGHDEGREE REGULATIONS & PROGRAMMES OF STUDY 2005/2006
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Research Methods in Music Studies (U02962)? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : ACE-3-MResearch This course will introduce students to the variety of research methods used in musicology. These may include: the transcription and editing of music from a number of different historical periods; the researching and transcription of archival documents; an introduction to critical musicology, and to experimental design; guidance on the design and preparation of a dissertation or creative portfolio. ? Keywords : research methods music dissertation edition portfolio history composition Entry Requirements? Pre-requisites : Cultural Studies in Music 2a or Cultural Studies in Music 2b. Subject AreasHome subject areaMusic, (School of Arts, Culture and Environment, Schedule A) Delivery Information? Normal year taken : 3rd year ? Delivery Period : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4) ? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks All of the following classes
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Students will have been introduced to:
- techniques and approaches used in transcribing and editing music; - issues in the researching and transcription of archival documents; - methodologies of the new musicology of the late 20th century; - experimental design; - preparation and delivery of public presentations. Also, students will be prepared to research and write an undergraduate dissertation on a musical topic or prepare a creative portfolio. Assessment Information
One coursework literature review c.4,000 words (50%), one report on an independent/group research task (20%) and one detailed proposal for either a dissertation or creative portfolio (30%).
Contact and Further InformationThe Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries. Course Secretary Miss Nathalie Caron Course Organiser Dr Annette Davison Course Website : http://www.music.ed.ac.uk School Website : http://www.ace.ed.ac.uk/ College Website : http://www.hss.ed.ac.uk/ |
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