MUGC 4890: Carl Orff in Context
Fulfills the Music Education requirement for MUED 3100 OR MUMH 4XXX
(Fall, 2010)
Please keep your evenings open until 8:15 p.m. There may be evenings when we have to stay beyond the 7:50 p.m.
Instructors
Dr. Warren HenryDr. Donna Emmanuel
Office: 247 MusicBuildingOffice: 306 Music Building
Phone: 565-3760Phone: 369-7936
Email: mail:
Office Hours: 2:00-3:00 MTWROffice Hours: M: 1:30-3:00
T: 11:15-2:00
R 11:00 – 12:00
Dr. Julie Scott
Southern Methodist University
Phone: (214) 232-2746
Email:
Dr. Henry’s office hours are subject to change. Due to administrative responsibilities, it is best to schedule an appointment. Dr. Scott is only on campus for class. Communication with her should be done by phone or email.
At the conclusion of this course, students will:
- Describe the history and evolution of Orff-Schulwerk
- Demonstrate an understanding of Orff-Schulwerk by performing and creating in the elemental style
- Identify the 75 images of art by title and artist
- Have a clearer understanding of their attitudes and beliefs concerning cultural difference
- Have a clearer understanding of their identities and roles as future educators
- Understand Austrian history from a cultural, musical and historical perspective
It is expected every student will participate willingly and enthusiastically in classroom discussions and activities. We learn best from interacting with one another. Each class will include discussions based on the reading assignments. Articles should be read thoroughly. Your contributions to class discussions should reflect preparedness, insight and curiosity.
Regular attendance with promptness and with assignments completed reflects a positive, accepting attitude in university training/education. Attendance will be taken in each class. More than two absences will result in a failing grade. At this point you should prepare yourself for the professional world. We would not expect a professional to skip work; we do not expect you to skip class. If special circumstances arise, please speak with Dr. Henry prior to an absence or immediately after an absence.
More than 3 unexcused absences will result in a failing grade
- Three tardies will be counted as one absence
Only university excused absences will be accepted. You must present notification to your professor, which may be obtained from the Office of the Dean of Students.
Assignments are to be turned in on the assigned date. If for some reason an assignment is late, you may turn it in on the following class day and receive a grade deduction. No assignments will be accepted after this time.
This course includes an 8-day trip to Austria: October 17 – October 26. Speak to your professors immediately to inform them of your absence during this week. Your names will also be submitted to the Dean of Students for a university excused absence.
According to University policy, students may drop a course by September 8 (instructor approval not required); October 3 (instructor approval required); October 28 (instructor approval needed, W or WF may be assigned); November 19 (instructor may drop a student with a grade of WF for nonattendance). Any pre-paid costs for the trip to Austria are non-refundable (i.e. airfare, workshop fees, concert tickets, etc.).
Grades will based on
- Written assignments completed thoroughly and on time (50%)
- Identification of 75 visual arts images by title and artist (30%)
- Participation in blog discussions with contributions that demonstrate thoughtful reflection on course content and discussion topics (20%)
September 16:Music Education Lecture Series: André Thomas
Winspear Performing Arts Hall, 10:00 a.m.
October 15 - 24:Travel to Austria
October 28:No Class
November 4:Final Class.
The College of Music complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act in making reasonable accommodations for qualified students with disabilities. If you have an established disability as defined in the Americans With Disabilities Act and wish to request accommodation, please meet with the instructor as soon as possible.
The UNT Code of Student Conduct and Discipline provides penalties for misconduct by students, including academic dishonesty. Academic dishonesty includes cheating and plagiarism.
The term "cheating" includes, but is not limited to, (1) use of any unauthorized assistance in taking quizzes, tests, or examinations; (2) dependence on the aid of sources beyond those authorized by the instructor in writing papers, preparing reports, solving problems, or carrying out other assignments; or (3) the acquisition, without permission, of tests or other academic material belonging to a faculty member or staff of the university.
The term "plagiarism" includes, but is not limited to, the use, by paraphrase or direct quotation, of the published or unpublished work of another person without full and clear acknowledgement. It also includes the unacknowledged use of materials prepared by another person or agency engaged in the selling of term papers or other academic materials. (Source: Code of Conduct and Discipline at the University of North Texas).
Penalties: If you engage in academic dishonesty related to this course, you will receive a
failing grade in the course. In addition, the case will be referred to the Dean of Students for appropriate disciplinary action. Any costs associated with the trip to Hungary will not be refunded.
Course Calendar:
Adjustments will be made as needed
All of our classes should focus on two primary areas: Connections to Teaching and Connections to Austria. The end of each class should end with a discussion on how each class linked to teaching and Austria.
We will not take breaks, but instead will do the geography map during our breaks.
Week I:Thursday, 8/26: Course Introduction: RISK AND TRUST
Introduction to Course
History of Austria and Vienna
Orff Classroom Techniques - Movement
European Geography
German Language Exam
Introduction to Intercultural Competence
Week II:Thursday, 9/4: TAKING SHAPE
Orff History
Orff Classroom Techniques – Drumming
Art Exam
Intercultural Competence – The Cultural Line
Week III:Thursday, 9/9: OUTSIDE THE BOX
International Program Studies: 20-minute Insurance Talk
Art Exam
Intercultural Competence: The Nature of Culture in Schools
Guest Artist: Petronel Malan
German Language – Unit 10
Week IV:Thursday, 9/16:MAGIC AND MIRRORS
Orff Classroom Techniques: Barred Instruments, cont.
Intercultural Competence – Self-Awareness
Donna: Self-Awareness
Art Exam
German Language – Unit 11
Week V:Thursday, 9/23: PERPETUAL MOTION
Orff Classroom Techniques – Movement and Modes
Opera Lecture: Dr. Deanna Bush
Art Exam
German Language- Unit 12
Week VI:Thursday, 9/30: CONTROLLED CHAOS
Intercultural Competence – Challenges of the Cultural Classroom
Orff Classroom Techniques, continued from previous week
Art Exam
German Exam
Week VII:Thursday, 10/7: DISCOVERY
Orff Classroom Techniques - Improvisation
Intercultural Competence: Self-exploration
Departure Lecture
Depart for Austria: October 15, 2010
Return from Austria:October 24, 2010
Week VII:Thursday, 11/4:REFLECTIONS
Final Reflections on Austrian Experience