Last modified: 31 Jul 2023 11:19
This course will empower students to engage proactively with the complex social and political concepts, theories and perspectives around equality, equity and social justice.
The first part of the course will develop a knowledge and understanding of the range of terminology, concepts, theories, and perspectives connected with this area of study, using the 2010 Equality Act as an overarching framework. This will be undertaken through the study of relevant academic literature and participatory activities.
The second part of the course will demonstrate how these concepts, theories and perspectives can be applied to the student’s understanding of their individual musical practice(s).
| Study Type | Postgraduate | Level | 5 |
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| Term | Second Term | Credit Points | 30 credits (15 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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The student experience is built around a participatory approach to learning and teaching, incorporating Contact time with lecturers (lectures, seminars and workshops), self-direct study and practical vocational experiences.
Throughout the course students will be asked to undertake a variety of formative tasks including: self-directed research, reading and writing, as well as practical activities and online collaborations.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 100 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 41 | Feedback Weeks | 44 | |
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This Coursework assessment provides freedom of choice for each student dependent on their distinctive musical practice (composer, performer, musicologist, teacher, community musician). There will be a range of options available: composition portfolio, performance, essay, presentation, workshop. Parameters will be set for each of the five options to ensure parity in assessment load/requirement and marking. A range of second markers will be used to ensure fairness in the marking process. |
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There are no assessments for this course.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 100 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 47 | Feedback Weeks | 49 | |
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This Coursework assessment provides freedom of choice for each student dependent on their distinctive musical practice (composer, performer, musicologist, teacher, community musician). There will be a range of options available: composition portfolio, performance, essay, presentation, workshop. Parameters will be set for each of the five options to ensure parity in assessment load/requirement and marking. A range of second markers will be used to ensure fairness in the marking process. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Procedural | Evaluate | Demonstrate how the musician applies a critical awareness and detailed knowledge and understanding of terminology and conventions in a range of academic and practical settings. |
| Reflection | Analyse | Demonstrate and work with extensive, detailed knowledge and understanding in one or more specialisms, much of which is at, or informed by, developments at the forefront of the field. |
| Reflection | Evaluate | Develop original and creative responses to problems and issues whilst working with others to bring about change and development or new thinking. |
| Procedural | Analyse | Manage complex ethical issues in accordance with current professional and ethical codes or practices. |
| Reflection | Evaluate | Demonstrate the ability to identify and integrate the principal areas, features, boundaries, terminology and conventions of this course into your individual field of musical study or practice. |
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