Module Details

Module Code: MUSC8095
Title: Popular Music History 70s
Long Title: Popular Music History 70s
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2023/24 ( September 2023 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 2121 - Music & Performing Arts
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: This module investigates the stylistic elements of popular music from the 70s, through critical guided listening and independent student research.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Discuss the key musical movements and leading musical figures of the 70s.
LO2 Critically analyse key stylistic features of the music of the 70s.
LO3 Independently research and efficiently analyse personal areas of musical/historical interest from music of the 70s.
LO4 Structure and concisely present independently-researched information on a specific musical topic from the period.
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).
Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements

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Indicative Content
Key Musical Movements and Leading Figures of the 70s:
Critical examination of the key stylistic developments of the era and the musicians/ producers who initiated them.
Cultural, Geographical and Economical Significance:
The music of the era will be examined with reference to the cultural, geographical and economical context in which it was created and developed.
Inspiration/ Influence:
Places the music of the 70s in the broader context of what came before and after.
Continuous Assessment:
The student is monitored on a weekly basis in tutorials. Students will be assessed throughout the semester on the basis of their attendance and the progress of their independent research which will be assessed periodically.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Students give a 15min presentation on a specific artist(s) or stylistic movement from the era
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 30
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
Continuous assessment as outlined in the indicative content
Assessment Type Essay % of Total Mark 40
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
An essay on a prescribed topic pertaining to the relevant era
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written 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 History Lecture Every Week 2.00 2
Tutorial Contact History Tutorial Every Week 0.50 0.5
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Independent Learning Every Week 4.50 4.5
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.50
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Machin, David. (2010), Analysing Popular Music: Image, Sound and Text, SAGE Publications Ltd, [ISBN: 1848600232].
  • Moore, Allan F.. (2012), Song Means: Analysing and Interpreting Recorded Popular Song, Ashgate, [ISBN: 1409438023].
  • Frith, Simon. (1998), Performing Rites: Evaluating Popular Music, OUP Oxford, [ISBN: 0192880608].
  • Longhurst, Brian. (2007), Popular Music and Society, 2nd edition. Polity Press, [ISBN: 0745631630].
  • Cogan, Brian. (2010), The Encyclopedia of Punk, Sterling, [ISBN: 1402779372].
  • Dellio, Phil and Woods, Scott. (1993), I Wanna be Sedated: Pop Music in the Seventies, Sound And Vision Publishing Ltd, Canada, [ISBN: 0920151167].
  • Kahn, Ashley. (2000), "Rolling Stone": The Seventies, Little, Brown and Company, [ISBN: 0316815470].
  • Don Breithaupt and Jeff Breithaupt. (1996), Precious and Few: Pop Music of the Early 70s, St. Martin's Griffin, [ISBN: 978-031214704].
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_GPOPM_8 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Popular Music 7 Elective
CR_GPOPM_8 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Popular Music 5 Elective