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Core Module Information
Module title: Contextual Studies 2: Music in its Social and Cultural Context
SCQF level: 08:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: MUS08147
Module leader: Ken Dempster
School School of Arts and Creative Industries
Subject area group: Screen and Performance
Prerequisites

Music HNC
Description of module content:

The focus of this module is on the role of people within the practice of music as opposed to looking principally at works or technology. You will be presented with a range of methodologies for study and analysis, and new perspectives for consideration throughout the two trimesters. You will be invited to explore and question established narratives around the history of music and will be encouraged and empowered to uncover music and artists who you may not have experienced before. You will also discuss how music fits into the social environment of a culture, especially into our contemporary culture in this city.
Learning Outcomes for module:

LO1: Explore diverse historical narratives behind musical genres and forms;

LO2: Develop insight into audiences and how they relate to musical genres and forms;

LO3: Consider music in its social and cultural context;

LO4: Give examples of effective community music in practice;

LO5: Extend the range and diversity of perspectives and conceptual tools you employ in the study of music.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2025/6, Trimester 1, FACE-TO-FACE, Edinburgh Napier University
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: FACE-TO-FACE
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner: Edinburgh Napier University
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: John Hails
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 24 Contact Module Leader
Face To Face Seminar 6 Contact Module Leader
Independent Learning Guided independent study 170 Contact Module Leader
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Essay 50 3,4,5 21 Contact Module Leader
Portfolio 50 1,2,3,5 31 Contact Module Leader
Component 1 subtotal: 50
Component 2 subtotal: 50
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
Contextual Studies 2: Music in its Social and Cultural Context
 

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