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Research in Context (MUSI30272)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5Not available in 2022
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Overview
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This subject is structured as a contemporary music research seminar.
Students will present a research paper on a contemporary music topic, approved by the lecturer. The presentation may also include a performance/practical component. Additionally, there will be group discussion of issues and topics of interest to the contemporary music community.
Research in Context provides a stimulating avenue for students to learn about the ongoing research of their peers, and to share expertise widely.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- communicate research findings effectively within an academic environment;
- research and develop a chosen topic in the field of contemporary music;
- use various audio/visual media and performance elements effectively in a research presentation;
- prepare, complete and deliver a research paper in an academic forum.
Generic skills
On completing this subject students will:
- exhibit extensive theoretical and practical knowledge of research within their discipline;
- acquire relevant knowledge, discipline and skills as they relate to the practising musician and/or composer in an academic research environment;
- have reached a high level of achievement in problem solving and communication related to research and the completion of a research paper;
- be critical and creative thinkers, with an aptitude for continued self-directed learning;
- have the capacity to engage, participate and deliver an academic research paper in an academic environment and/or forum.
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Class presentation
| During the teaching period | 40% |
Research paper
| During the examination period | 60% |
Hurdle requirement: Students must attend a minimum of 80% of all scheduled classes. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Hurdle requirement: Students must submit all elements of assessment to be eligible for a pass in this subject. For the purposes of meeting this hurdle requirement, each submitted assessment must be complete and constitute a genuine attempt to address the requirements of the task. Submitting only part of an assessment (e.g. only the title page) or an assessment on an irrelevant topic will not meet this hurdle requirement. | N/A |
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Dates & times
Not available in 2022
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Bachelor of Music Major Jazz & Improvisation
Last updated: 10 November 2023