Module Details

Module Code: MUSC8096
Title: Popular Music History 80s
Long Title: Popular Music History 80s
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 2 - 2023/24 ( January 2024 )
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 80s, 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 80s.
LO2 Critically analyse key stylistic features of the music of the 80s.
LO3 Independently research and efficiently analyse personal areas of musical/historical interest from the music of the 80s.
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 80s:
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 80s 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 20 min 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 Study 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
  • Majewski, Lori. (2014), Mad World: An Oral History of New Wave Artists and Songs That Defined the 1980s, Harry N. Abrams, p.320 pages, [ISBN: 1419710974].
  • Chojnacki, Matthew. (2011), Put the Needle on the Record: The 1980s at 45 Revolutions Per Minute, Schiffer Publishing, Ltd., p.272 pages, [ISBN: 0764338315].
  • Krims, Adam. (2000), Rap Music and the Poetics of Identity (New Perspectives in Music History and Criticism), Cambridge University Press, p.217 pages, [ISBN: 0521634474].
  • Rose, Tricia. (1994), Black Noise: Rap Music and Black Culture in Contemporary America (Music & Culture), Wesleyan University Press, p.257 pages, [ISBN: 0819562750].
  • Rule, Greg. (2000), Electro Shock!: Groundbreakers of Synth Music, Backbeat Books, p.248 pages, [ISBN: 0879305827].
  • Weinstein, Deena. (2000), Heavy Metal: The Music and Its Culture, DaCapo Press, [ISBN: 0306809702].
  • Michael-Dante Craig. (2001), The Totally Awesome 80s Pop Music Trivia Book, iUniverse, Oxfordshire, [ISBN: 978-059517010].
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 8 Elective
CR_GPOPM_8 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Popular Music 6 Elective