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RESEARCH METHODS

Module code: MU660A
Credits: 10
Semester: Year-Long
Department: MUSIC
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Coordinator: Prof. Lorraine Byrne Bodley (MUSIC)

	Overview
	This module provides training in research skills and critical thinking. The module comprises elements (1) and (2) for MA in Musicology students; elements (1) and (3) for MA in Performance and Musicology students. 1. All students: seminars and associated assessed coursework for all students are held in Semester 1. Additionally: 2. MA Musicology students are required either (a) to attend the Department''s Musicology Research Seminars (Semesters 1 and 2) or (b) to submit an additional research methodology assignment related to their proposed research area. Students attending the research seminars are expected to contribute to discussion after the seminars or to submit questions for 4 seminars. 3. MA in Performance and Musicology students are expected to take regular first-study lessons and to participate in performance seminar classes in both semesters keeping an evaluative journal of their progress. 4.Part-time MA in Performance and Musicology students are required to attend performance seminars in both years.

Overview

This module provides training in research skills and critical thinking. The module comprises elements (1) and (2) for MA in Musicology students; elements (1) and (3) for MA in Performance and Musicology students. 1. All students: seminars and associated assessed coursework for all students are held in Semester 1. Additionally: 2. MA Musicology students are required either (a) to attend the Department''s Musicology Research Seminars (Semesters 1 and 2) or (b) to submit an additional research methodology assignment related to their proposed research area. Students attending the research seminars are expected to contribute to discussion after the seminars or to submit questions for 4 seminars. 3. MA in Performance and Musicology students are expected to take regular first-study lessons and to participate in performance seminar classes in both semesters keeping an evaluative journal of their progress. 4.Part-time MA in Performance and Musicology students are required to attend performance seminars in both years.

	Learning Outcomes
	On successful completion of the module, students should be able to: engage actively in research seminars, formulating questions and a critical appraisal of the seminar series. construct an up-to-date, comprehensive and systematic bibliography on a topic of their choice. critique key concepts in research methodology. write a succesful abstract and research funding proposal.

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Assessment

	Autumn Supplementals/Resits
	Are supplemental/resit registrations permitted? Yes Continuous assessment marks are carried forward to the autumn. Dissertations-theses, recitals and composition-music technology portfolios presented for the first time in the Autumn Supplemental Examination Session will be capped at 40% in the absence of fully proven mitigating circumstances. Is Supplemental Continuous Assessment registration permitted? No Is Supplemental Continuous Assessment capped? No

Autumn Supplementals/Resits

	Timetable
	This timetable is not currently available, please contact the Music Department.

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