Module Details

Module Code: MUSC8038
Title: Instrumental Folk Tradition
Long Title: Instrumental Folk Tradition
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2017/18 ( September 2017 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 2121 - Music & Performing Arts
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: Examination of the instruments and instrumental styles used in Irish Traditional Music and a survey of the various ensembles which played an important role in the rebirth and development of the music.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Examine the playing style pertaining to each instrument found within the tradition
LO2 Evaluate the role of the major exponents of Traditional Irish Music
LO3 Contextualize the use of instrumentation within the tradition
LO4 Explore the instrumental tradition through active participation
LO5 Engage in active class discussion and contribute to subjective evaluation
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
None
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
None
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
None
 
Indicative Content
Instrumentation
Survey of the various instruments found within Traditional Irish Music
Exponents
Evaluation of the role played by major exponents of Traditional Irish Music
Innovation
Assessment of the introduction of instruments to the tradition
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Presentation of on-going project research into the role of instrumental playing in Irish Traditional music
Assessment Type Essay % of Total Mark 60
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
A written expansion of the project research to include relevant audio / visual material (c2000-2,500 words)
No End of Module Formal Examination

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Lecture Every Week 1.00 1
Tutorial Contact Tutorial Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Exploration of repertoire Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Exploration of recorded and archive material Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Attend sessions and live performances Every Week 2.00 2
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Breathnach, Breandán. (1986), The Use of Notation in the Transmission of Irish Folk Music, (Irish Traditional Music Society), University College, Cork, ,Cork, [ISBN: B0000COIZ2].
  • Breathnach, Breandán. Folk Music and Dances of Ireland, Mercier Press, Cork, p.1971, [ISBN: 10-1900428652].
  • Cranitch Matt. (1988), The Irish Fiddle Book, Mercier Press, Cork, [ISBN: 10-1900428679].
  • Fleischmann, Aloys. (1988), Sources of Irish Traditional Music c. 1600 – 1855, Garland Publishing, New York.
  • Hamilton, Colin. (1990), The Irish Flute Player’s Handbook, Breac Publications, Cork.
  • Moylan, Terry. (1994), Johnny O’Leary of Sliabh Luachra - Dance Music from the Cork-Kerry Border, Lilliput Press, Dublin, [ISBN: 10-1874675422].
  • O'Neill Francis. (1976), O'Neill's 1001The Dance Music of Ireland, Waltons, Dublin, [ISBN: 10-0786616032].
  • Vallely, Fintan (ed.). (2011), The Companion to Irish Traditional Music, 2nd revised. Cork University Press, Cork, [ISBN: 9781859184509].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_GMUSC_8 Bachelor of Music (Honours) 7 Elective
CR_GMUSC_8 Bachelor of Music (Honours) 5 Elective