MUHL519 - Syllabus - Fall 2015

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MUHL519-001Studies in 20th-century MusicL. Doukhan

FALL 2015




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FALL 2015 / DR. L. DOUKHAN _________________________________________________________

MUHL519-001STUDIES IN 20 TH-CENTURY

MUSIC

MUHL519-001STUDIES IN 20 T H-CENTURY MUSIC

FALL 2015




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1 SCHEDULE INFORMATION

Class Location: HH 214Class time/day: R 2:00 – 3:40 pm

Credits offered: 2.0 (50’ class meeting per credit; 3 hours assignments per credit) TOC

2 INSTRUCTOR CONTACT

Instructor: Lilianne Doukhan, PhD Telephone: 269-471-3121Email: [email protected] location: Hamel Hall 212Office hours: MTW 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. TOC

3 DISCLAIMER

This syllabus is subject to change. Subsequent versions will be uploaded and available in iVUE. TOC

4 COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course is a survey of 20th-century repertoire from its late 19th-century origins to the present.Emphasis is placed on compositional and stylistic trends and surrounding artistic climates. Trendsand styles are looked at in the perspective of various spiritualities which dominated the 20 th century.

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5 COURSE MATERIALS

Required:

Robert P. Morgan. Twentieth-Century Music: A History of Musical Style in Modern Europe and America. New York: W. W. Norton, 1991.

Robert P. Morgan, ed. Anthology of Twentieth-Century Music . New York: W. W. Norton, 1992.

Robert P. Morgan, ed. The Twen tieth Century. Vol. 7 of Strunk’s Source Readings in Music

History . Rev. ed., Leo Treitler, gl. ed. New York: W. W. Norton, 1998.




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6 PROGRAM OUTCOMES

Program Outcomes (PO)1.Students will demonstrate understanding of music history — including the development of musicalstyles and the contextual forces that shaped their development, in the context of Western music.

2.Students will hone critical thinking skills by(a) consciously making informed interpretation choices;(b) connecting theoretical and historical understanding to musical performance; and(c) developing a personal and discerning philosophy of music.

7 STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

Student Learning Outcomes (SLO) By the end of the course, the student will:

1. be familiar with, and able to articulate an educated opinion regarding the significantcomposers, genres, styles, and trends of 20th-century music

2. be able to aurally identify and place in historical context familiar and unfamiliar 20 th-century repertoire based on recognition of salient stylistic traits.

3. gain familiarity with and understanding of repertoire of his/her own performance area.

4. be able to see musical works of the 20th century as a reflection of a variety of spiritualitiescurrent during the 20th century.

8 TEACHING STRATEGIES

Several teaching strategies will be used for this course:

Reading of textbook, scholarly articles, source materials

Watching recorded source materials (DVD)

Class lectures Score study

Listening to repertoire (accompanied by score)

Music journaling

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Online and classroom discussion

Reflection papers on pertinent issues in 20th-century music

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9 CRITICAL THINKING

Students will be exposed to critical thinking by determining style characteristics by means of:

Conducting critical analysis of scores individually or in small teams;

Critical listening to musical excerpts, individually and in class setting;

Critically evaluating writings by composers and scholarly writings

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10 ASSIGNMENTS

1. Assigned Textbook and Scholarly Article Readings:Regular reading from the 2 textbooks in preparation of the class sessions is required.PO 1; SLO 1

2. Listening JournalStudents will keep a weekly online listening journal. The listening is set up as a chat room onMoodle. Listening selections are indicated on the course calendar form (bolded entries;posted on Moodle). Comments must be posted before the beginning of the class period.Consult the instruction sheet for more specific guidelines.PO 2 b,c; SLO 2, 4

3. Projects/Activities

There will be 4 projects/activities assigned (see separate instruction sheets posted onMoodle). These projects must imperatively be turned in on the assigned days. For every lateday the grade will be lowered by one grade increment.PO 1, 2abcd; SLO 1, 3, 4

4. Video Viewing The student will choose 3 video tapes from the suggested list (including 1 by LeonardBernstein) and write a 1-page report on the combined viewing. This report will be due onDecember 3, 2015.PO 1; SLO 1, 4

5. On-line discussion and exchange; reflection papersSelected readings and recordings will be proposed for personal reflection and on-line classdiscussion exchange. Topics and musical selections will be posted on the Moodle website on specific dates.

PO 1, 2abc; SLO 1, 2, 4




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6. Class Participation and Attendance This area covers contribution to the course through in-class and online discussion,attendance, and general participation. AU policy for attendance will be applied. Nocredit will be given for the class if the student misses more than 10% of total class

meetings.

11 TESTS & EXAMINATIONS

Midterm and Final Examinations: These examinations consist of objective and essay questions. An exam guide will beprovided ahead of time.

Midterm: Thursday, October 8, 2015.Final exam: Thursday, December 10, 1:30-3:30 p.m.

No make-up exams will be offered without doctor’s excuse or real emergency. TOC

12 GRADING CRITERIA

Criteria for GradesStudent performance will be evaluated based on the results obtained on written projects,reflection papers, music journaling, class participation including online discussion forums,midterm and final examinations.

Grading Scale Written Projects & Reflection papers 25%Discussion Forums and Class Participation 25%Listening Journal 25%Midterm & Final Examinations 25%

A 94-99; A- 90-93; B+ 87-89; B 83-86; B- 80-82; C+ 77-79; C 73-76

Assignment Submission All assignments must be submitted on Moodle.

Late SubmissionLate assignments are unacceptable unless prearranged with the instructor. Late assignments

incur a 10% per day penalty. Late participation in discussion forums will result in no gradefor the missed section.




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13 CLASS POLICIES

1. Student ResponsibilityEmail is the official form of communication at Andrews University. Students are responsiblefor checking their Andrews University email, Moodle, and iVue regularly.

2. Professionalism To prepare students for the professional world, certain behaviors/activities are not allowed inthe classroom.

Cell Phones, Personal Laptops, and Recording devices: Cell phones should be turned offbefore entering the classroom. Picture-taking during class is not allowed. Recording devicesare allowed only if pre-approved by instructor, and if approved, under no circumstance arerecordings — visual or verbal — to be posted on a public website.

Laptops should not be used for surfing the web, doing email, or watching movies during class.It is disrespectful and unprofessional to use these devices inappropriately during class. In caseof infringement, student will be asked to discontinue use of his/her laptop/electronic device.

Eating in class: Please do not bring food or beverages to class. Water is permitted.

Presentation is important. Your attention to detail, demeanor, and attire factor into how youare perceived as a professional. Active participation in class discussions and critiques is anessential part of learning. Without participating and expressing opinions and thoughts, it isimpossible to clarify your goals and develop a personal style.

3. Disability Accommodations If you qualify for accommodation under the American Disabilities Act, please contact StudentSuccess in Nethery Hall 100 ( [email protected] or 269-471-6096) as soon as possibleso that accommodations can be arranged.

4. Examinations“Credit is not granted in courses unless the required examinations are completed by thestudent. Students are expected to follow the published examination schedule. In cases wherethe schedule requires a student to complete four exams in one day, arrangements may be made with the dean to complete one of the examinations at anothertime”. AU Bulletin 2014-2015 – Student Responsibilities, page30

5. Class Attendance“Regular attendance at all classes, laboratories and other academic appointments is requiredfor each student. Faculty members are expected to keep regular attendance records. The

syllabus notifies students of the attendance requirements. AU Bulletin 2014-2015 – Student Responsibilities, page 30

6. Class Absences

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“Whenever the number of absences exceeds 10% of the total course appointments, theteacher may give a failing grade. Merely being absent from campus does not exempt thestudent from this policy. Absences recorded because of late registration, suspension, andearly/late vacation leaves are not excused. The class work missed may be made up only if theteacher allows. Three tardies are equal to one absence.

7. Excused Absences“Excuses for absences due to illness are granted by the teacher. Proof of illness is required.Residence hall students are required to see a nurse on the first day of any illness whichinterferes with class attendance. Non-residence hall students should show written verificationof illness obtained from their own physician. Excuses for absences not due to illness are issueddirectly to the dean’s office. Excused absences do not remove the student’s responsibility tocomplete all requirements of a course. Class work is made up by permission of the teacher.”

8. Teacher Tardiness“Teachers have the responsibility of getting to class on time. If a teacher is detained and willbe late, the teacher must send a message to the class with directions. If after 10 minutes no

message has been received, students may leave without penalty. If teacher tardiness persists,students have the right to notify the department chair, or if the teacher is the department chair,to notify the dean”. AU Bulletin 2014-2015 – Student Responsibilities, page 30

9. Academic IntegrityHonesty in all academic matters is a vital component of personal integrity. Breaches inacademic integrity principles are taken seriously. Acts of academic dishonesty as describedbelow are subject to incremental disciplinary penalties with redemptive intent. Such acts aretracked in the office of the Provost. Repeated and/or serious offenses will be referred to theCommittee on Academic Integrity for further recommendations on penalties.

University learning thrives on the rigor of individual investigation, the authentic exchange ofideas, and a corporate commitment to integrity and mutual respect. University learningrequires all members of the academic community to behave honestly. Andrews Universityanchors its practices in the teachings of the Bible as well as in widely established and honorableacademic traditions. As the apostle Paul calls us to authenticity in our Christian walk, so theeducational institution demands of its participants true and accurate self-representation. InEphesians, Paul invites believers “to be renewed in the spirit of your minds, and to clotheyourselves with the new self, created according to the likeness of God in true righteousnessand holiness” (Eph. 4:23-24, NRSV). As scholars and as Christ servants, we build His livingbody through our honesty in all things, both small and great. To that end, AndrewsUniversity’s faculty and students pledge to learn and grow together, committing to the

following Standards and affirming honesty as a core component of an Andrews Universityeducation.




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The Andrews University faculty pledge to promote classroom experiences that foster academicintegrity. In the same way, students commit to do their part to build a community of honesty.Students promise to:

1. Present assignments, lab reports, and research findings that are not falsified in any way.2. Respect copyrighted and/or licensed material (whether it be directly quoted or

paraphrased) by citing print or electronic sources as appropriate.3.

Follow the source citation guidelines outlined by the course professor.4. Submit work that is solely created by the person to whom it is assigned.5. Contribute equitably when participating group-work.6. Prepare for quizzes and examinations by study and review without stealing, accepting,

or using unauthorized quizzes or examination materials.7.

Follow the professor’s instructions regarding allowable aids during a quiz orexamination.

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Complete quizzes and tests without seeking answers from or sharing answers withother students or unauthorized sources.

9. Encourage others to high standards of integrity by refusing to assist in acts of academicdishonesty.

In this course, my policy will be: no credit will be given on an assignment, quiz, test,or examination where there was cheating involved. No credit will be given for theentire course when plagiarism was involved.

10. Language and Grammar There is an expectation that a student enrolled in a graduate program possesses advanced written language skills, particularly in the language in which the degree is acquired. Thus, nospecial consideration will be given to English as a second language learners or native-Englishspeakers who have yet to obtain mastery in written English. Such students are advised to seekthe assistance of the campus writing lab or procure the services of an editor prior to the

submission of their assignments. Tips for success include reading your assignments aloud andhaving someone else do likewise prior to submission. This practice will provide you withimmediate feedback on your written assignments.

11. Emergency Protocol Andrews University takes the safety of its student seriously. Signs identifying emergencyprotocol are posted throughout buildings. Instructors will provide guidance and direction tostudents in the classroom in the event of an emergency affecting that specific location. It isimportant that you follow these instructions and stay with your instructor during anyevacuation or sheltering emergency. TOC

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