Module course for MUS7008_01_S1_202627 offered at LOC: by Music (ORG:MUSS)
Convenor name: Saeid Kordmafi
Convenor email: sk152@soas.ac.uk
Office room: P518
Office hours: Wednesday 10:00-12:00 Online with appointment
Appointment booking link: https://bookings.cloud.microsoft/bookwithme/user/e13284ef6de546069e5eacdcd3277584%40soas.ac.uk?anonymous&ismsaljsauthenabled
Intended learning outcomes:
1. comment critically on examples of musical styles and structures.
2. discuss critically the links between culturally embedded meanings and musical style
3. explain the creative processes involved in musical improvisation and composition
4. apply and evaluate theories of embodiment and affect to cross-cultural examples of music-making.
5. recognise and apply a range of strategies for musical teaching and learning
Assessment 1: Name: Assignment 1 (AS1)
Assessment 1: Weighting: 30%
Assessment 1: Permitted AI usage: Retrieval
Assessment 1: Format: Critical Review
Assessment 2: Name: Assignment 2 (AS2)
Assessment 2: Weighting: 70%
Assessment 2: Permitted AI usage: Retrieval
Assessment 2: Format: Essay OR Podcast OR Transcription & Analysis project
Page template: On campus 2026/27
