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MUS 379K Spring 2018 Syllabus Draft 1 The American Musical MUS 379K (Unique Number: 21340) T D 357T (Unique Number: 25425) Spring 2018 T/Th, 2:00-3:30pm MRH 2.610 Professor: Hannah Lewis Office: MRH 3.738 E-mail: [email protected] Office Hours: Thurs. 9:30-10:30 (please notify me in advance), or by appointment COURSE DESCRIPTION: For much of the 20th century, musicals stood at the center of American culture, producing tunes and tales that became the hits of their day. They commented on the ever-shifting social and political landscape, while pushing musical, dramatic, and choreographic boundaries, all within the confines of a commercial industry. This course explores the musical artistry and cultural resonances of several iconic shows, as rendered on stage and screen. Focusing on seven musicals – Show Boat (1927), Oklahoma (1943), Singin’ in the Rain (1952), West Side Story (1957), A Chorus Line (1975), Into the Woods (1987), and Hamilton (2015) – we will examine musical styles alongside broad cultural themes associated with the musical, including artistic collaboration, race and representation, gender, immigration, the role of dance, and adaptation or translation across media. We will additionally take advantage of UT’s resources on campus, by attending the touring Broadway production of School of Rock at Texas Performing Arts and meeting with company members, and by exploring the archival collections at the Harry Ransom Center on two separate occasions. This course is not intended to be a comprehensive survey, but rather a window into the musical’s power to reflect and shape any given historical moment and to push artistic boundaries. Research and writing are crucial components of the course. Prose is your vehicle for creative and intellectual expression. At intervals throughout the semester, you will be editing one another’s writing. Focus intently on your writing; the investment will yield results. Your final research project will give you the opportunity to conduct substantial original research on a topic of your choice. We will explore how strengthening research and writing skills can not only enrich our understanding of musical theater and its place in American culture, but also can affect our musical and theatrical activities outside of the classroom. 1 COURSE OBJECTIVES: By the end of the course, students will be able to: § understand the cultural context of several iconic musicals § recognize and describe influential musical and choreographic styles § gain deeper understanding of how the musical both reflects and shapes various identities and their voices in American culture – including gender, race, ethnicity, and class – and how these categories have shifted over time § understand the unique challenges of adaptation from stage to screen § strengthen research and writing skills, and understand how in-depth historical research can enrich our experience as performers and/or audience members WRITING FLAG: This course carries the Writing Flag. Writing Flag courses are designed to give students experience with writing in an academic discipline. In this class, you can expect to write regularly during the semester, complete substantial writing projects, and receive feedback from your instructor to help you improve your writing. You will also have the opportunity to revise one or more assignments, and you may be asked to read and discuss your peers’ work. You should therefore expect a substantial portion of your grade to come from your written work. Writing Flag classes meet the Core Communications objectives of Critical Thinking, Communication, Teamwork, and Personal Responsibility, established by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. COURSE MATERIALS: Readings: Most readings are available as PDFs under “Files” on Canvas. Additionally, I recommend that you purchase the following libretti, available on Amazon: § American Musicals 1927-1949: The Complete Books & Lyrics of Eight Broadway Classics § Into the Woods § A Chorus Line § West Side Story You may also wish to purchase the piano/vocal scores for any of the shows we are studying. Scores and libretti are additionally on reserve in the Fine Arts Library. Viewing/Listening Assignments: Viewing materials are located on reserve at the Fine Arts Library. Some are additionally available to stream for free through the Library-subscribed service Swank. You must screen the viewing assignments on your own time BEFORE coming to class. Listening assignments are available on Spotify and/or YouTube. You can find a link to the Spotify playlist under “Pages” on the course’s Canvas page. Additional Materials: I will use Canvas to post slides, handouts, assignments, and essay prompts. Please check the site regularly. 2 ASSIGNMENTS AND EXPECTATIONS: Grade breakdown: 20% Attendance, Class Participation, and Discussion Leading 20% Short Blog Posts on Readings 10% Paper I: Song Analysis (1000 words) 10% Paper II: Review of School of Rock (1000 words) 10% Revision of Either Paper I or Paper II 30% Paper III: Final Research Paper (~8-10 pages) 5% for proposal, outline, and draft 5% for in-class presentation 20% for written paper A=94-100 B=83-86 C=73-76 F=59 and below A-=90-93 B-=80-82 C-=70-72 B+=87-89 C+=77-79 D=60-69 Attendance and Participation: You are expected to attend all classes, complete all reading, listening, and viewing assigned before each class, and participate in class discussion. You will be allowed TWO unexcused absences, and after that, your attendance grade will be negatively affected. There may be occasional in-class short writing assignments, which will be factored into your participation grade. No late assignments will be accepted. We will work in class on many of the details pertaining to the written assignments; therefore, it is crucial to your success in the course that you make attendance a priority. Discussion Leading: Once during the semester, you will lead your fellow students in classroom discussion on one of the week’s readings. You will work alone or with a partner, generating questions and circulating them in advance of class, then facilitating class discussion for 10-15 minutes. More details will be provided in class. Blog Posts: In order to jump-start our class discussion, you will be expected to post on the course blog (under “Discussions” on Canvas) by 9:00pm the evening before class. Select one secondary reading, and identify what you think the author’s thesis, or research “question,” is. In a few sentences to a paragraph (about 200-300 words), describe the author’s thesis, methodology, and approach. Then provide your own research question that the reading leaves open for you. You must post one original post each week (every two classes), and you must also respond to someone else’s post once a week (at least 1-2 sentences). Responses to someone else’s post should comment on whether you agree or disagree, and why. Blog posts are required, and will be graded pass/fail. Late posts will not receive credit. 3 Written Assignments: Song Analysis Paper (1000 words): due Friday, 2/9 (5pm) We have worked on how to write about and discuss music, both through close analysis and within the broader context of a show. For this paper you will write a 1000-word song analysis, choosing a single song from a Broadway show or Hollywood musical not on the syllabus. Papers should at minimum contextualize the song under consideration, offer specific analysis of the music and lyrics, and discuss selected readings as they pertain to issues that the song raises for you. More details will be provided closer to the deadline. Review Paper (1000 words): due Friday, 3/2 (5pm) By this point in the semester we have seen how opening-night reviews can shape our understanding of a new musical and its reception. Although reviews from the New York Times tend to dominate musical theater discourse, valuable insight also comes from the observations of those writing for less prominent publications. Now it is your turn. For this assignment you will write a 1000-word review of the touring production of School of Rock. You must attend School of Rock at Bass Concert Hall, between February 13-18. (Information at https://texasperformingarts.org/season/school-of-rock-broadway-austin- 2018. Plan ahead and purchase your tickets early!) Familiarize yourself with the show before attending. Strive to provide an informative and entertaining account of the performance, one that will vividly convey it to someone who was not in attendance. More details will be provided closer to the deadline. You must bring your ticket stub to class after you attend the performance. Revision of either Song Analysis Paper or Review Paper: due Thursday, 3/8 (5pm) Select one of your two papers, and, taking my feedback into account, revise the paper. Even strong papers have room for improvement, and the grade will be determined based on the extent of the revisions made and the degree to which you took my feedback and the feedback of your peers into account. Final Paper (8-10 pages): due Friday 5/4 (5pm) You will write a final research paper on a topic of your choice related to American Musical Theater. The paper may contain a creative component as long as it is approved by me in advance. You will be required to hand in a detailed paper proposal with a preliminary bibliography and outline, as well as a complete draft, before the final paper is due. Additionally, you will present your findings in the last week of class. More details will be provided closer to the deadline. PERFORMANCE (OPTIONAL): One of the best ways to get to know a show is to perform its music. If you are interested in performing songs from any of the shows on the syllabus, let me know. I encourage in-class performances, and if you choose to perform it will count toward your participation grade.
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