MUR107 Analytical Theory and Method in Popular Musicology (Autumn 2025–Spring 2026)

After completing the course, the student should:

• have knowledge of topics, methods and theories that are central to popular music research
• have a basic understanding of artistic research
• be able to use their own artistic practice in a research project
• be able to plan and carry out an investigation in accordance with ethical guidelines
• be able to find, understand and convey knowledge from relevant academic literature

The course emphasizes scientific and artistic working methods. In addition, the student will practice scientific skills through collection, processing and presentation of research data.

The teaching is given in the form of joint lectures and supervision. Group work may be relevant during certain periods.

Parts of the teaching are compulsory. These parts will be presented in Canvas at the start of the semester.

The expected scope of work is 27 hours per credit.

• approved attendance at compulsory teaching
• 1-3 approved compulsory assignments

Further information will be given in Canvas at the start of the semester.

The exam consists of two parts:

• Part 1: Individual written term paper. Scope: approx. 3500 words excluding appendices. This amounts to 70% of the final grade.
• Part 2: Individual oral exam, 20 minutes, based on the content of the assignment. This constitutes 30% of the final grade.

Both parts must be passed in order to pass the exam.

Character expression: Graded grade.