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An extended research essay in an area of Musicology, including music history, ethnomusicology, music education, and philosophy of music
This is a supervised research project, which may involve rational, empirical, archival or library research in fields related to the academic study of music, including music history, ethnomusicology, cultural and philosophical studies in music, music theory, music practice and music education. Research work is likely to include collection of information.Course StructureWeekly classes relating to generic research and presentation skills are taken jointly by students taking MUSI480 and MUSI466, and are compulsory for all Honours music students. In term 4 these class times are used are used for student seminar presentations.Term 1Course introduction; characterising/finding/approaching a research topicThe Proposal & literature ReviewLibrary & research SkillsReferencing and bibliographyTerm 2Proposal reviewWritten style and structureAnalysing sourcesCriticism and argumentationTerm 3Progress reviewRedraftingSeminar presentation skillsHandling questions and discussionBREAKTerm 4Seminar presentationsIn addition to these group sessions, there will be regular individual tutorials with an appropriate supervisor supporting the individual research project.
Equip the student with the skills necessary to: 1. produce an extended research essay (typically 16,000 to 20,000 words), including areas such as developing a research topic, fieldwork, primary and secondary source material discovery/collection, literature review, source analysis, bibliographic and citation methods, approaches to argumentation, and presentation skills;2. produce a research-informed essay exemplifying those skills which may also provide the basis for further research at Masters level or above;3. develop skills in presenting part of the research topic in a seminar; and4. provide students with experience of discussing their own and others’ research projects in a group context.
Subject to approval of the Head of Department. RP: Students should discuss their research topic with a potential supervisor prior to enrolling in the course
MUSI466
Students should discuss their research topic with a potential supervisor prior to enrolling in the course
Robert Constable
Roger Buckton and Alex van den Broek
Assessment Criteria• Depth of research and use of materials• Scholarly qualities, initiative and independent thought• Coherence, understanding, focus and perceptiveness revealed in the treatment of the topic• Relevance and discrimination in choice of primary and secondary sources• Accuracy and completeness of references and transcriptions• Clarity and use of language• Quality of presentation including photographs, diagrams and figures and recordings.
Candidates will demonstrate all or most of the following attributes:A+ Exceptional standard of competence and achievement in all the above areas, a high level of commitment to the project, work shows a broad and in-depth knowledge of current theory and practice in the documentation of music and a high level of initiative, innovation and critical skills.A Outstanding level of competence and achievement in all the above areas, a high level of commitment to the project, work shows a systematic exploration of current theory and practice in the documentation of music, and a high level of initiative, innovation and critical skills.A- Excellent level of competence and achievement in all the above areas, a good level of commitment to the project, work shows a preparedness to explore current theory and practice in the documentation of music, and a good level of initiative, innovation and critical skills.B+ Very Good level of competence and achievement in most of the above areas, a good work rate, work shows some preparedness to explore current theory and practice in the documentation of music, and some initiative, innovation and critical skills. Work meets more than course requirements.B Good level of competence and achievement in a number of the above areas, a reasonable work rate, work shows some initiative, innovation and acceptable critical skills. Work meets more than course requirements.B - Average level of competence and achievement in a limited number of the above areas, an acceptable work rate, work seldom shows initiative or innovation and has average critical skills. Work meets more than course requirements.C+ Acceptable level of competence and achievements in the above areas outweigh deficiencies, rarely shows initiative or innovation and has acceptable critical skills. Work meets more than basic course requirements.C Barely acceptable level of competence and achievements in the above areas outweigh deficiencies, rarely shows initiative or innovation and has few critical skills. Work meets basic course requirements.D Unsatisfactory - Failed to meet basic requirements, deficiencies significantly outweigh accomplishments.E Poor - Failed to meet basic requirements of the course
Domestic fee $3,525.00
International Postgraduate fees
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
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