Course Title Credit MUHL M306 History of Western Art Music I 3 Credits
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Course Title Credit MUHL M306 History of Western Art Music I 3 credits Fall semester 2012 (image from the Hartker Antiphoner, Abbey of St-Gall, Cod. Sang. 390, copied c. 990-1000; http://www.e- codices.unifr.ch/en/csg/0390/13/medium ) Instructor Dr. Alice V. Clark phone 865-3065 Communications/Music 202 e-mail [email protected] Office hours: TW 2:00 (subject to change), or by appointment Classes MWF 9:30-10:20 (section 001) or 11:30-12:20 (section 002), CM 204g Bulletin description This course is the first part of a two-semester survey of western art music, this semester covering music and ideas about music from antiquity to the mid-eighteenth century. Where relevant, we will consider influences on western art music from other cultures and styles. Prerequisites MUTH M103 (Theory II) and MUHL M106 (Introduction to Music Literature), or permission of instructor. Note that both Theory III and History I are prerequisites for History II, so students in this class should have completed or be concurrently enrolled in Theory III, and students who have not passed Theory III may not continue, even if they pass History I. Course objectives and learning outcomes This class will cover western art music composed before c. 1750. We will consider not only the history of musical style, but also as appropriate how music was composed, performed, transmitted, and used as part of broader culture. By the end of the semester, students should be able (among other things) to: differentiate by ear or eye between musical works of different style periods before c. 1750 identify by ear or eye a group of known compositions composed before c. 1750 History I (12f)—2 identify major composers active before c. 1750 define key terms relating to music composed before c. 1750 explain major historical and cultural influences on the composition, performance, and transmission of music before c. 1750 Textbooks and other materials to be purchased by student Burkholder, J. Peter, Donald J. Grout, and Claude V. Palisca, A History of Western Music. 8th ed. New York and London: W. W. Norton & Company, 2010. ISBN 978-0-393-93125-9 Burkholder, J. Peter, and Claude V. Palisca, eds. Norton Anthology of Western Music. Vol. 1: Ancient to Baroque. 6th ed. New York and London: W. W. Norton & Company, 2010. ISBN 978-0-393-93126-6 i>clicker: ISBN 9780716779391; www.iclicker.com . You can buy (new or used) or rent this at the bookstore. Note that you must have this and bring it to every class! You may borrow one from a friend, but you cannot share one with someone also taking the course (in either section) this semester. I have no real objections to your sharing the textbook, or using the library copy—as long as you do the reading, of course (!) On the other hand, you must own your own copy of the anthology! You should use it constantly, bring it to each class, take notes in it, and otherwise take full ownership of the music it contains. Other reading and/or listening material will also be available electronically or on reserve in Monroe Library. Optional materials available for purchase Burkholder, J. Peter, and Claude V. Palisca, eds. Norton Recorded Anthology of Western Music. Vol. 1: Ancient to Baroque. 6th ed. New York: W. W. Norton & Company, 2010. ISBN 978-0-393-11309-9 You are not required to buy this, but it’s convenient, especially around test times (since there are about 60 of you, and only one set of recordings) and in case of evacuation. While it’s a lot of money up front ($90 for six CDs, according to their web site), it’s a good investment and not a bad deal. One copy of the recordings is on reserve at the library, along with a copy of the fifth edition recordings (which will have many, but not all, of the pieces in the anthology, sometimes in a different performance). Course requirements / Types of assignments Required work for this course will include reading (from the textbook and other sources), listening, and score study (mostly, but not entirely, from the required anthology). Students will also have to take exams, complete a series of writing and other assignments, and participate in class discussion. Note that higher-education professionals generally say that each hour spent in class should be supported by 2-3 hours of work out of class; while we all know that doesn’t usually happen, you should do more than simply show up! A study guide is available on Blackboard if you need it, and feel free to come to me for advice as well if you feel at all uncomfortable about your study habits. This course has a Blackboard web page. Go to <loyno.blackboard.com>, and log in using your loyno userid (e.g., avclark, not [email protected]). If you have not used Blackboard before, follow the instructions to generate your initial password, then be sure to change it right away to something more secure! I will post announcements on the Blackboard page as needed, and you can find there a copy of the syllabus, assignments, images and other interesting links, and so forth; there will also be some assignments that can only be completed through Blackboard. You must occasionally read your loyno account!!! I realize material is sent to the campus community which you may not find relevant to your life, but we need to be able to reach you, and this is usually the easiest way History I (12f)—3 to do so. I encourage you to put any other addresses you may wish in your Blackboard profile, so I can have an alternate way to contact you if need be (say in case of evacuation...), but your loyno account will remain my primary way to contact you out of class. I will also set up a Facebook group if there is interest. Special accommodations If you have a disability and wish to receive accommodations, please contact Sarah Mead Smith, Director of Disability Services, at 504-865-2990. If you wish to receive test accommodations (e.g., extended test time), you will need to give the course instructor an official Accommodation Form from Disability Services. The Office of Disability Services is located in Monroe Hall 405. Academic integrity All work you do for this class is expected to be your own, and academic dishonesty (including, but not limited to, plagiarism on papers or cheating on exams) will be punished. A summary of the University’s definitions and procedures concerning academic integrity can be found in the Undergraduate Bulletin (http://2012bulletin.loyno.edu/undergraduate/academic-regulations-details#integrity). If you are uncertain how to use and cite the work of others within your own work, consult reference works such as Kate L. Turabian, A Manual for Writers of Term Papers, Theses, and Dissertations, 6th ed., revised and edited by John Grossman and Alice Bennett, Chicago Guides to Writing, Editing, and Publishing (Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1996), or see the instructor. Everything you turn in for a grade in this class must represent your own work unless I specifically say otherwise. Studying together is very useful, and I encourage it, but when you sit down to take a Blackboard quiz, write an essay, etc., you need to do that work alone. The act of putting your name on an assignment and/or submitting it (on paper or electronically) represents a statement that, on your honor, it represents your work. Penalties for submitting the work of others as your own may include (but are not limited to) a lowered grade on the assignment, a zero for the assignment, or even failure of the course. I expect you always to be ethical in how you use library resources and other pieces of intellectual property. That includes, but it not limited to, respecting copyright law and properly attributing your use of the words, images, music, or ideas of others. These principles are not always clearly articulated, but they are important; please let me know if you need to discuss particular aspects. Emergency Statement In the event that there is an interruption to our course due to the cancellation of classes by the university as the result of an emergency, we will continue our course on Blackboard within 48 hours after cancellation. All students are required to sign on to Blackboard and to keep up with course assignments within 48 hours of evacuation and routinely check for announcements and course materials associated with each class. Class handouts will be posted under “course materials.” Students should be familiar with their responsibilities during emergencies, including pre-evacuation and post-evacuation for hurricanes. This information is available on the Academic Affairs web site: http://academicaffairs.loyno.edu/students-emergency-responsibilities . Additional emergency planning information is also available: http://academicaffairs.loyno.edu/emergency-planning . Attendance and participation Note that attendance and participation together count for 5% of your final grade. That does not mean simply showing up, but being prepared, asking and answering questions, and participating in small- and large-group discussion. Perfect but silent attendance will earn a score of not more than 90 in this area. It’s useful to seek History I (12f)—4 always to have something to ask or something interesting to contribute for each class—in this kind of course that may not always be possible, but it’s a worthy goal. I’ve given some questions to think about below. This year, each student will receive three “free” absences. Beyond that, each absence will lead to a five-point deduction in this score.