Unit of study_
Honours: Research in Music Education 1 - MUED3629
Year - 2018
The aims of this unit of study are to develop an understanding of music education research processes, and to identify research methods suitable for individual students' research topics. It examines a range of music education research paradigms which can broadly be categorised as qualitative and quantitative and introduces students to related research procedures. Readings and seminar activities are designed to facilitate students' critical analysis of research in terms of the relevant research methodologies. Students will also develop strategies for locating and reviewing literature pertaining to their fields of research interest. As an outcome of this unit, students will submit a preliminary literature review and preliminary research proposal.
Classes
2 hour seminar per week
Assessment
Annotated Bibliography (30%); literature review (50%); preliminary research proposal (10%); participation (10%).
Additional information
This unit is commenced in the third year of the degree and enrolment is subject to approval of the Unit Coordinator.
Details
Faculty: Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Semester 1
05 Mar 2018
Department/School: Music Education
Study Mode: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Census Date: 31 Mar 2018
Unit of study level: Honours
Credit points: 6.0
EFTSL: 0.125
Available for study abroad and exchange: No
Faculty/department permission required? Yes
Location
Sydney
More details
Unit of Study coordinator: Professor Kathryn Marsh
HECS Band: 1
Courses that offer this unit
Non-award/non-degree study If you wish to undertake one or more units of study (subjects) for your own interest but not towards a degree, you may enrol in single units as a non-award student. Cross-institutional study If you are from another Australian tertiary institution you may be permitted to undertake cross-institutional study in one or more units of study at the University of Sydney.
