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2011/2 Provisional Module Catalogue - UNDER CONSTRUCTION & SUBJECT TO CHANGE
 Module Code: MUS3057 Module Title: DISSERTATION C
Module Provider: Music and Sound Recording Short Name: MUS3057
Level: HE3 Module Co-ordinator: MARK CM Dr (Music Record)
Number of credits: 45 Number of ECTS credits: 22.5
 
Module Availability

All Year
Assessment Pattern
A dissertation of not more than 12,000 words - 100%

You will need to achieve a weighted aggregate mark of 40%.
Module Overview
The purpose of this module is to provide you with the opportunity to develop further the skills and experience you acquired in HE2 Musicology B. This module will be of particular interest if you are intending to go on to postgraduate studies in musicology.
Prerequisites/Co-requisites
HE2 Musicology B
Module Aims
• To enable you to engage with a topic of your own choosing at a level of detail not otherwise offered on the programme.
• To foster an ability to structure an extended piece of writing.
Learning Outcomes

On completion of this module you should be able to:

• Write an abstract.
• Research and write a detailed and precise bibliography.
• Organize and structure a large-scale piece of written work employing the appropriate research methodology.
• Explain and analyse in detail aspects of a topic chosen in consultation with the module co-ordinator.

Transferable skills:

• The ability to work independently.
• Cogent written argumentation.
• Deconstruction of problems.

Module Content
• An initial plenary session in which the purpose of the module will be outlined and advice given on planning and suitable topics.
• An initial tutorial with the module co-ordinator to determine your topic and supervisor.
• Tutorials with your supervisor.
Methods of Teaching/Learning
• Initial lecture.
• Tutorials.
• Researching and writing an extended essay.
Selected Texts/Journals
Recommended reading
To be determined in consultation with your supervisor.
Last Updated
11.04.11