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Research Paper (Jazz & Improvisation) (MUSI40106)

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In this subject, students will present aspects of their research to their peers, and produce an 8,000 word research paper.

The research paper should identify and critically reflect on an issue persuasively presented as relevant to the candidate’s major project. It should demonstrate a capacity for critical investigation and discrimination, and address context as well as identify pertinent thematic, technical, stylistic and formal issues.

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject, students should be able to:

  • contextualise their performing within the best practices of local, national and international standards;
  • demonstrate a strong knowledge and understanding of their discipline;
  • pursue musical knowledge and skills independently, with intellectual honesty and rigorous methods of inquiry;
  • use and assimilate the potential of technologies to facilitate the dissemination of musical skills, knowledge and information;
  • make critical, informed and sophisticated responses to new musical ideas, methodologies and theoretical frameworks;
  • show empathy, self-reflection and critical intelligence in the dissemination of skills and knowledge in their specialisation;
  • communicate complex ideas effectively.

Last updated: 8 November 2024