MUSHONS 4001 - Honours Music Research Methodology
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2024
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code MUSHONS 4001 Course Honours Music Research Methodology Coordinating Unit Elder Conservatorium of Music Term Semester 2 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 6 Contact Up to 2 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Prerequisites Successful completion of BMus or equivalent/related undergraduate degree Assumed Knowledge Commensurate with a strong result in the completion of Level III of the degree of B.Mus or demonstrated equivalent (as appropriate) Restrictions Available to students admitted to relevant Honours program or MA Creative Practice in Music Specialisation students only Assessment Research essay 80%, Research project topic proposal 15%, Oral presentation 5% Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Professor Charles Bodman Rae
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course students will be able to:
1. To develop awareness of scholarly approaches to research
2. To formulate a topic and research question(s) relevant to the area of specialisation
3. To develop a suitable methodology to undertake the research4. To prepare a research project (6000 words or equivalent)
University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
1, 3, 4 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
2, 4 Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
Through regular presentations and discussion weekly seminars allow for the exchange of ideas concerning research questions being posed by each student in relation to their chosen centre of interest. This is likely to relate to the particular musical works being explored in students’ minor and major recitals but might also encompass alternative areas of enquiry with which the student shows especially empathy. One to one supervisions allow for greater depth and detail to be explored.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
During the semester attendance at seminars, plus individual supervisions, plus 21 hours preparation per week (including 6 hours mandated reading, 7 hours writing work, 8 hours research), will result in approximately 24 hours workload per week. 24 hours workload is expected in Week 13, making a total workload of 312 hours.Learning Activities Summary
Barr Smith and Elder Music Library Resources; Foundation for Honours – Preparing a Research Project; Preparing Research Questions; The Research Project Template for construction of the printed document; Preparing a Synopsis of the Project; Preparing a Working Title; Qualitative Research – achieving objectivity and refining the evidence; Regular reporting on progress achieved; Constructing a Log of Seminar Activities; Assessment of and reflection on the achievement of self and others. -
Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Assessment Task Weighting % Learning Outcome(s) Assessment: 6000 word Research Project 85% 1 - 4 2000 word journal/ or equivalent, documenting seminar
content throughout the semester & the
relation of students’ own research to this content15% 1,2,3 Assessment Related Requirements
The Journal is monitored to enable quality feedback related to the student’s general research skill development.
Feedback connected to the Project is related to regular presentations made by the student throughout the
semester.
Assessment Detail
Please refer to myuni for information regarding specialisation.Submission
Please refer to myuni for information regarding specialisation.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M11 (Honours Mark Scheme) Grade Grade reflects following criteria for allocation of grade Reported on Official Transcript Fail A mark between 1-49 F Third Class A mark between 50-59 3 Second Class Div B A mark between 60-69 2B Second Class Div A A mark between 70-79 2A First Class A mark between 80-100 1 Result Pending An interim result RP Continuing Continuing CN Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.
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Student Feedback
The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.
SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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Policies & Guidelines
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- Academic Credit Arrangements Policy
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- Academic Progress by Coursework Students Policy
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- Coursework Academic Programs Policy
- Elder Conservatorium of Music Noise Management Plan
- Intellectual Property Policy
- IT Acceptable Use and Security Policy
- Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy
- Reasonable Adjustments to Learning, Teaching & Assessment for Students with a Disability Policy
- Student Experience of Learning and Teaching Policy
- Student Grievance Resolution Process
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