Paradigms and Processes of Research in Music Teaching and Learning (523-0-1)

Instructors

Diego Pinto

Meeting Info

RCMA Lower Level 111: Tues, Thurs 11:00AM - 12:20PM

Overview of class

This course explores fundamentals of designing and implementing research that focuses on human participants. We will consider the basics of quantitative and qualitative approaches to inquiry, explore the development of compelling research questions, and develop strategies to evaluate published empirical studies. A helpful first step for graduate students considering topics, projects, or theses that focus on musical behavior.

Registration Requirements

Appropriate for any music graduate student with an interest in research on human behavior in the music context.

Class Materials (Required)

Textbook: Performing Music Research: Methods in Music Education, Psychology, and Performance Science
Authors: Aaron Williamon; Jane Ginsborg; Rosie Perkins; George Waddell
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Year: 2021
ISBN: 9780198714545
Price: $52


Textbook: Salsa Dancing into the Social Sciences: Research in an Age of Info-glut
Author: Kristin Luker
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Year: 2010
ISBN: 9780674048218
Price: $26

Class Materials (Suggested)

Book: How to Write a Lot: A Practical Guide to Productive Academic Writing
Author: Paul J. Silvia
Publisher: American Psychological Association
Edition: 2nd
Year: 2018
ISBN: 9781433829734

Book: Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association
Publisher: American Psychological Association
Edition: 7th
Year: 2020
ISBN: 9781433832161

Book: A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations: Chicago Style for Students and Researchers
Author: Kate L. Turabian
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Edition: 9th
Year: 2018
ISBN: 9780226430577

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: REASON: Pre-registration is not allowed for this class. Please try again during regular registration.