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Overview

Examines a variety of approaches and methods used in the study of the world’s musics.

These papers canvass a wide variety of methods and approaches that can be used to study music (and other creative practices). For those students completing their studies at either third or fourth year, these papers will supplement the theoretical knowledge they have gained in music studies papers at lower levels. For students wishing to have a broad methodological foundation for honours and/or postgraduate study, taking this paper at 300- or 400-level will be essential.

About this paper

Paper title Research Methods and Approaches
Subject Music
EFTS 0.15
Points 18 points
Teaching period Semester 2 (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,318.20
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Prerequisite
36 200-level points
Restriction
MUSI 471
Schedule C
Arts and Music
Contact

Dr Jennifer Cattermole

Teaching staff

Associate Professor Jennifer Cattermole

Dr Michael Holland

Textbooks

Please contact the School of Performing Arts for a copy of the paper profile.

Course outline

Please contact the School of Performing Arts for a copy of the paper profile.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Global perspective, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Information literacy, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this paper will be able to:

  • Understand a variety of research methods and approaches that can be used to study music in different historical and cultural contexts
  • Understand the issues involved in using different methods to research music
  • Critically evaluate methods and approaches
  • Identify and apply a research lens appropriate to studying and analysing musical performances, in line with current thinking and practise
  • Communicate well, both orally and in writing
  • Apply ideas from the scholarly literature to real-life musical examples
  • Reflexively evaluate their own learning
  • Locate, retrieve and appropriately cite scholarly literature
  • Use evidence to formulate and support a coherent argument, demonstrating critical thinking

Overview

Examines a variety of approaches and methods used in the study of the world’s musics.

These papers canvas a wide variety of methods and approaches that can be used to study music (and other creative practices). For those students completing their studies at either third or fourth year, these papers will supplement the theoretical knowledge they have gained in music studies papers at lower levels. For students wishing to have a broad methodological foundation for honours and/or postgraduate study, taking this paper at 300- or 400-level will be essential.

About this paper

Paper title Research Methods and Approaches
Subject Music
EFTS 0.15
Points 18 points
Teaching period Semester 2 (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Prerequisite
36 200-level points
Restriction
MUSI 471
Schedule C
Arts and Music
Contact

Associate Professor Jennifer Cattermole

Teaching staff

Associate Professor Jennifer Cattermole

Dr Michael Holland

Textbooks

Please contact the School of Performing Arts for a copy of the paper profile.

Course outline

Please contact the School of Performing Arts for a copy of the paper profile.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Global perspective, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Information literacy, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this paper will be able to:

  • Understand a variety of research methods and approaches that can be used to study music in different historical and cultural contexts.
  • Understand the issues involved in using different methods to research music.
  • Critically evaluate methods and approaches.
  • Identify and apply a research lens appropriate to studying and analysing musical performances, in line with current thinking and practise.
  • Communicate well, both orally and in writing.
  • Apply ideas from the scholarly literature to real-life musical examples.
  • Reflexively evaluate their own learning.
  • Locate, retrieve and appropriately cite scholarly literature.
  • Use evidence to formulate and support a coherent argument, demonstrating critical thinking.
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