Hobart
This unit has been discontinued.
Introduction
This unit provides an opportunity for students to explore in-depth historical, theoretical and/or contextual aspects of music and creative arts research. Topics focus on recent developments in key areas of research and practice, enabling students to refine research and communication skills appropriate for postgraduate study.
Summary 2020
| Unit name | Topics in Music 2 |
|---|---|
| Unit code | FCA443 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Arts, Law and Education School of Creative Arts and Media |
| Discipline | Music |
| Coordinator | Carolyn Philpott |
| Teaching staff | |
| Level | Honours |
| Available as student elective? | No |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Learning Outcomes
- Gained an understanding of the scope and applications of music and/or creative arts research.
- Developed an understanding of a range of research methodologies appropriate to different fields of investigation.
- Gained an awareness of the central issues in music and creative arts debates of the last quarter century.
- Developed self-motivated cognitive enquiry and research skills to enable independent research in music/creative arts.
- Developed greater skills in critical thinking and improved writing and oral communication skills appropriate to varied tasks.
Fees
Requisites
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 2 hr online seminar weekly (13 weeks) |
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| Assessment | Class assignments, (30%) 2,000 word written assignment, (30%) 2,500 word research project, (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Flexible Study Options
No
Textbooks
| Required |
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| Recommended |
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