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The module will follow a tightly structured format of a weekly workshop (2 hours per week) with tutor directed activities and discussion followed by student directed presentations towards the end of the module. Sometimes the activity will be in the form of a lecture/ seminar format.
Activities may include:screenings, lectures, discussion, visiting speakers, quizzes, audio presentations, interactive multi-media activities.

This module explores the historical development of popular music predominantly in America and the UK. It aims to provide students with an in depth survey of popular music in all its forms over the last and current century, touch on structural aspects of the music industry and examine the impact of technological changes both on the industry and the musical form. These issues will be considered in relation to the geographical, historical, social and cultural root and routes of pop music. The course provides a comprehensive theoretical examination of the study of popular music both in terms of its production and consumption as a cultural form. Issues of identity and politics will inform the latter part of the module where students will be encouraged to draw on their own expectations of pop music to contribute to discussion.

Essay 70% 3,000 words [Learning Outcomes 1 and 3]
Presentation 30% 1000 words [Learning Outcomes 2 and 4]

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The Blackboard virtual learning environment will be available (where relevant) to support this module. Details will be supplied in the module handbook.