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 : Music 2B: Set Works OR Music 2C: Introduction to Compositional Techniques, where students are not on a BMus degree.

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Music, (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

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
07/01/2008	09:00	10:50	Lecture Room A 2.04, Alison House	Central

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Monday	11:10	13:00	Central

? Additional Class Information : Seminars in Weeks 1-5 and 7-11.

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%).