MUSICOL 3001 - Applied Methods in Musicology

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2020

This course covers a broad range of methods used in research by musicologists today. These include music analytical methods as applied to a wide range of notated musical forms and oral performance practices; ethnographic methods such as field observation (including participant-observation), field documentation and interviewing techniques; computer aided methods for data collection and analyses of music and musical instruments; and approaches to interdisciplinary research.

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Course Details

Course Code	MUSICOL 3001
Course	Applied Methods in Musicology
Coordinating Unit	Elder Conservatorium of Music
Term	Semester 1
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Contact	Up to 3 hours
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	Y
Incompatible	MUSST 3001
Assumed Knowledge	Basic proficiency with reading standard music notation is assumed, but experience or proficiency in musical performance is not required.
Assessment	Research project topic proposal 20%, Transcription/analysis exercise 25%, Oral presentation 20%, Research essay 35%

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Mr Steven Knopoff

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

Course Learning Outcomes

To demonstrate critical evaluation of music scholarship as relevant to both the theoretical and practical aspects of music and music-making both in any cultural context
To be able to conceptualise a problem in music or arising from music-making and identify appropriate methodologies to investigate it
To have confidence in the communication of research outcomes, whether delivered through oral, written, performance, composition or other media, employing appropriate professional standards
To understand the key theoretical and practical issues in music and apply them more broadly in professional life

University Graduate Attributes

This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

University Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome(s)
Deep discipline knowledge informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1 accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)	1, 2, 3, 4
Critical thinking and problem solving steeped in research methods and rigor based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment	1, 2, 3, 4
Teamwork and communication skills developed from, with, and via the SGDE honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning	3, 4
Career and leadership readiness technology savvy professional and, where relevant, fully accredited forward thinking and well informed tested and validated by work based experiences	3, 4
Intercultural and ethical competency adept at operating in other cultures comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges	1, 2, 4
Self-awareness and emotional intelligence a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate	1, 2, 3, 4

Learning Resources

Required Resources

The readings are available to purchase from the Copy Centre located in Hughes, Level 1.

Recommended Resources

Music Online is a portal that enables searching in Grove Music Online and other Oxford reference content in the one location. Students can access Oxford Music Online which houses Grove Music Online through the link on the Elder Music Library website at:

Online Learning

Course documents, including the Course Profile and assignments will be available on MyUni.
Learning & Teaching Activities

Learning & Teaching Modes

The major focus of this course is to gain a further understanding of the conceptual and practical components of different approaches to the study of music and music-making It provides training in essential skills for undertaking music research and communicating research outcomes .
Seminars explore different theoretical and practical approaches to the study of music through a case studies method. The case studies are drawn from popular, classical western and traditional cultural practice. They incorporate different media including scores, audio-visual sources and printed resources. Workshops enable students to gain first-hand experience of these areas through problem-solving exercises and discussion.

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

In addition to the 3 contact hours per week, It is anticipated that students would spend 6-8 hours per week in preparing for seminars, preparing assignments and undertaking required readings.

Learning Activities Summary

Seminars with mandated reading relating to methodologies and theoretical approaches to music and music-making in different contexts

Workshops to understand the planning and development of research projects and the principles of ethical research.

Student presentations for advancing skills in communicating knowledge about music

Further details will be provided in the seminars at the start of the semester.

The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
Assessment must maintain academic standards.

Assessment Summary

Students select and develop a Research project that draws on issues and methods from case studies to examine an area of personal musical interest. It may be based on analysis, fieldwork, library research or a combination of these methods. The topic should ask a question to allow analysis and critical assessment of materials with careful argument and interpretation rather than general description.

Assignments 1 to 3 are formative, providing students with feedback and guidance on their research projects design, available resources and development early in the semester.

Assignment 4 is the final essay for the research and is summative of the entire course. Students implement their Research project under the close supervision of the Coordinator that draws on issues and methods from case studies to examine an area of personal musical interest. It may be based on analysis, library research or a combination of these methods.

Assessment Task	Due	Value	Learning Objectives
Assignment 1 Research Project Topic Proposal	Week 5	20%	1, 2, 3
Assignment 2 Transcription/ Analysis Exercise	Week 7	25%	2, 3
Assignment 3 Oral Presentation	Presentations in seminars in Weeks 10-12	20%	3
Assignment 4 Research essay	Week 13	35%	1, 2, 3, 4

Due to the current COVID-19 situation, modified arrangements have been made to assessments to facilitate remote learning and teaching. Assessment details provided here reflect recent updates.
1. Oral Presentation: In lieu of an in-class oral presentation, students will now prepare a 15-minute video presentation to combine spoken text with related slides, audio or video illustrations and uploaded into MyUni. Assessment of the information/content and presentational aspects of this assignment are unchanged.
2. All other assessments for this course are unchanged.

Assessment Related Requirements

Participation:
Active and positive participation in 100% of seminars and workshops is expected.
Students will need to seek approval from the Course Coordinator for any absences as per the Conservatorium Participation & Attendance Guidelines (see )
Leave applications or medical certificates should be submitted to the Coordinator or a 5% penalty may apply.

Assessment Detail

Research Project: Topic Proposal
The Proposal is intended as a formative document to provide constructive guidance in the development of your research project and for your final submission. The assignment requirements will be discussed in Week 1.

Transcription/Analysis Exercise
This assignment comprises a short transcription exercise (from a recording placed on reserve) plus a 1200-word description of the aural or aesthetic qualities of an assigned popular music recording.

Research Project: Presentation
Each student presents a formal report to the class on the approved Research Project topic. The presentation is intended to develop confidence in oral communication of research. The Coordinator will provide written feedback on the presentation in terms of content and manner of presentation. This constructive guidance will also in your final written submission for the project.

Research Project: Essay
This is the final written submission for the project and the culmination of the semester’s work.

Submission

The assignments are to be submitted (signed in) at the Elder Conservatorium office, Hartley Building, by 12 noon on the due date.

Late assignment policy:
Extensions are only granted when supporting documentation can be provided and then, and only then, by arrangement with the course lecturer prior to the due date and time. Extensions will not be granted under any other circumstance. Assessed work that is submitted late (after the due date and time) will not be examined for assessment or feedback.
In the case of illness this will require a medical certificate, and in the case of personal (non-medical) circumstances you will need a letter of support from a University Student Counsellor. For further information please refer to the following website: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/counselling_centre/

Students will receive feedback on their assessment tasks including comments when the assignment is returned usually in at the weekly seminar.

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Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
Grade	Mark	Description
FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

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