Course Details in 2019/20 Session

Module Title	LH Politics, Music and the Arts
School	Government
Department	Political Sci & Intern'tl Stud
Module Code	08 29306
Module Lead	Stephen Bates
Level	Honours Level
Credits	20
Semester	Full Term
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-20 hours Seminar-20 hours Guided independent study-160 hours Total: 200 hours
Exclusions
Description	Our politics has always shaped – and been shaped by – music and the arts. This module allows you to explore the interaction between the political world and the arts world by studying works produced by musicians, photographers, architects, painters, authors, directors and entertainers in three key years in the political history of the Twentieth Century: 1937, 1968 and 1989. More specifically, you will consider: 1. the political message(s) of particular works of art and whether these messages contribute to, or detract from it as a piece of art; 2. the broader political and socio-economic context within which the work of art was produced; and 3. the impact of the work of art, or its creator(s), on the political and social world.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Develop a critical appreciation of the impact of particular pieces of art on politics and society more broadly Analyse and critically assess the political messages of particular pieces of art Demonstrate an advanced understanding of the political, cultural and socio-economic context within which particular art works were produced Express and justify their opinions on a range of art works
Assessment	29306-01 : Pre-Recorded Presentation & Bib : Presentation (25%) 29306-04 : 3500 Word Essay : Coursework (75%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessments: 1 x pre-recorded presentation with annotated bibliography (25%, calculated at: 12.5% for the presentation and 12.5% for the annotated bibliography); 1 x 3500 word essay (75%) Reassessment: N/A
Other	There are two exchange versions of this module (30557 and 30561)
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