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MUS41070

Academic Year 2023/2024

Foundations in Ethnomusicology (MUS41070)

Subject:
Music
College:
Arts & Humanities
School:
Music
Level:
4 (Masters)
Credits:
10
Module Coordinator:
Professor Therese Smith
Trimester:
Autumn
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

*** Not available in the academic year indicated above ***

This module is designed to introduce the student to the discipline of Ethnomusicology through an analysis of the development of the field and its history of ideas, an introduction to contemporary ethnomusicological thought, and a consideration of contemporary issues in the field. The course may consider selected music traditions in the context of these topics, based on the premise that music is a reflection of cultural systems and values. This is intended not only to introduce the student to different kinds of music, but to different ways of thinking about music.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

- Give an overview of the history and development of Ethnomusicology
- Critically assess the evolution of theory and concepts in Ethnomusicology
- Discuss and critically evaluate contemporary issues in Ethnomusicology
- Draw on knowledge of selected world music traditions as appropriate
- Contribute to a discussion on the nature of music

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Autonomous Student Learning

180
Seminar (or Webinar)

20
Total

200

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Student presentations, response to readings and critical evaluation thereof, peer review, critical writing and

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Continuous Assessment: Preparation of and contribution to seminars/webinars. Throughout the Trimester n/a Graded No
50
 No
Essay: Final essay on a topic selected from those designated by the coordinator. Coursework (End of Trimester) n/a Graded No
30
 No
Presentation: Seminar presentation of selected readings Varies over the Trimester n/a Graded No
20
 No

Carry forward of passed components
No
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Peer review activities

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Verbal feedback on contribution to seminars will be provided individually to students at mid-trimester, and again at end of trimester. Individual written feedback will be providual to students once end-of-trimester essays have been graded. A combination of peer review (verbal) and coordinator feedback (verbal and written) will be provided to students upon completion of the in-class presentations.

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