The student will research and write a short dissertation (5-6000 words words) on a musicological topic of their choosing. The dissertation will be supervised by a member of staff in a series of tutorials running through semesters 1 and 2. Most areas of music are eligible as topic areas (western art musics, popular musics, world musics), as are many styles of analysis and interpretation (music history, music analysis, performance practice, ethnography, philosophy of music). That said, when choosing a topic is a good idea to bear in mind who in the department will supervise it, as dissertations on subjects that no full time member of staff can supervise, or that the library cannot support, will not be permitted.
The module will build on the skills acquired in musicological modules taken in Years 1 and 2 and may draw on the knowledge acquired but will emphasise the application of skills to a field of enquiry wholly or mainly new to the student. This module may only be taken with 23477 Musicology (SS) if the fields of enquiry are contrasted.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module the student should be able to:
demonstrate a broad knowledge of the subject area chosen;
undertake research into a musicological field of enquiry;
express views and opinions and cite appropriate supporting evidence with cogency and accuracy.
work independently but with some tutorial guidance.
Assessment
22642-01 : Dissertation : Dissertation (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions
Assessment: Dissertation of 6000 words (100%) Reassessment: N/A