Course Details in 2024/25 Session

Module Title	LI Music and Gender
School	Lan, Cult, Art Hist & Music
Department	Music
Module Code	09 37030
Module Lead	Maria Witek
Level	Intermediate Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 2
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Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Seminar-20 hours Guided independent study-180 hours Total: 200 hours
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Description	This module introduces students to key concepts and theories in the study of music and gender. The seminars may cover topics such as queer theory, sexuality, intersectionality, transgender approaches, historical approaches and a history of feminist and gender perspectives in musicology and music philosophy. These perspectives and concepts will be discussed with reference to both historical and contemporary case studies across a variety of musical genres and practices. The module may also cover contemporary debates, such as the ‘Me Too’ movement and the politics of documenting and highlighting ‘hidden figures’ in music. Assessments will be geared towards demonstrating a sophisticated and critical understanding of the key concepts and perspectives, as well as applying them to the analysis of musical pieces, practices, cultures and ideas.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Demonstrate a good grasp of key concepts and perspectives in music and gender; Be able to apply key concepts and perspectives from music and gender studies to analyses of musical pieces, practices, cultures and ideas; Show a basic understanding of the historical development of music and gender perspectives; Produce independent written work using appropriate literature and techniques.
Assessment	37030-01 : Essay Topic 1 : Coursework (50%) 37030-02 : Essay Topic 2 : Coursework (50%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: 50% 2250 word essay: topic 1; 50% 2250 word essay: topic 2. Reassessment: Re-submission of failed component.
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