Core Module Information
Module title: Lyrics: Narratives and Prosodies

SCQF level: 09:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10

Module code: MUS09157
Module leader: Renée Stefanie
School School of Arts and Creative Industries
Subject area group: Screen and Performance
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added

Description of module content:

This module will hone your awareness of the role of lyrics in song-writing. Through analysis of lyrical case studies, and experimentation within your own lyric writing, you will explore themes such as: social commentary, introspection, story-telling, and scene-setting when considering narrative. These literary themes will be complemented by exploration of lyric in a musical setting, taking in to consideration its relationship with melody, vocal range and technique, and phrasing when considering prosody.

Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Analyse and critically reflect on use of narrative and prosody in lyric writing.

LO2: Explore, through practical application, the use of narrative and prosody in your own practice.

LO3: Examine and engage with different literary devices utilised in lyric writing.

LO4: Examine the relationship between lyric and voice in performance contexts.

Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2025/6, Trimester 2, In Person, Edinburgh Napier University
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner: Edinburgh Napier University
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Renée Stefanie
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 24 Practical classes and workshops
Face To Face Tutorial 2 TUTORIAL
Independent Learning Guided independent study 12 Guided independent study
Online Guided independent study 162 Guided independent study
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200



Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
MUS09157 Lyrics: Narratives and Prosodies