MUMH 1600:

Music in Human Imagination (Summer 2012)

M-Th, 10:00-11:50, MU-321

Instructor:Dawn De Rycke()

Office: MUSI 307

Office Hours:W 12-1PM or by appointment

COURSE WEBSITE: http:/webctvista.unt.edu.

Purpose

In this course we will approach music as both an activity, something people do, and as an artifact, something that is made, both in performance and in the legacy of musical works. We will study music asa form of expression that reflects social, political, religious, and cultural contexts, as well as personal creativity. This course is designed to provide the student with a broad basis for understanding creative imagination in music from a social and multicultural perspective. It fosters appreciation of diversity by examining Western music in the context of music practices throughout the world.

Goals

The goals of this course are to foster student development of the following:

(1) sensitized listening skills;

(2) the ability to identify examples of Western art music by historical period;

(3) a representative knowledge of musical genres and forms in Western music;

(4) a general familiarity with representative examples of non-Western music;

(5) understanding of social meaning in music

(6) technical vocabulary with which to discuss

a) different kinds of music and

b) different music cultures.

Course Materials

Kerman, Joseph and Gary Tomlinson. Listen, 7th Ed. New York: Bedford/St.

Martin’s, 2012. (With 6 CD Set)

Outcomes

It is expected that each student will complete the course with an increased sensitivity to the variety of music exercised in cultures throughout the world, an appreciation of the range of music from classical to popular, and an understanding of important ideas and values as a basis for further study and enjoyment of music.

Attendance

Attendance is required. More than two absences will adversely affect the student’s grade. Specifically: you are allowed three absences without penalty and each absence thereafter results in a five-percent deduction from your total grade. Makeup exams must be taken within the week the exam is scheduled. Coming late or leaving early disrupts the class;please be on time.

Evaluation (Student)

Students achievement will be evaluated based on participation, three examinations (two plus the final exam, all of which will include a listening component), daily written assignments/worksheets, and two essays (a short biographical essay and a longer essay). Each component is valued as follows:

Tests

Exams3 x 100 = 300 points

Written Assignments

Daily Assignments15x 5= 75points

(best 15 of 18)

2Essays1 x 50 = 50 points

1 x 100= 100 points

Attendance= 50 points

Participation*= 25 points

Total= 600 points

Final grades are based on cumulative scores rather than averaging, so that:

A = 540-600

B = 480-539

C = 420-479

D = 360-419

F = 359 or Below

You must score 90% (i.e. 540 points or more) on your total grade to earn an "A", but lower grades may be adjusted to achieve a reasonable distribution. An "A" signifies outstanding accomplishment, a "B" good work, and a "C" fair work. A "D" signifies poor but passing work, and an "F" will not earn credit for the course.

*Class Participation

I want all hands on deck. Participation is worth 25 points of your total grade (roughly 5%) for the course. It is expected in this course that each student participate in the class, whether with meaningful questions or in discussions and group activities. During each class session participation will be graded as follows:

4 points = excellent command of the material for that class period (readings and listenings), active engagement with class and discussion, contributes to discussions with good analysis and thoughtful responses to students' or instructors' comments, very actively involved.

3 points = good preparation of material for class period (readings, listenings), offers interpretation or meaningful questions related to topic of discussion/materials (more than just facts), consistently involved.

2 points = adequate preparation of material for class period (readings, listenings), offers straightforward information (mostly facts) related to class materials or discussion, does not contribute to discussion but contributes when called on.

1 point = Present, not disruptive, tries to respond when called on, but does not offer much, does not get involved in discussions at all.

0 points = Absent or disruptive (texting, talking).

Personal Deportment

Each student is asked to show respect for the professor, guest speakers, and fellow students by remaining attentive during class. Laptop computers are not allowed in class. You may not read your newspaper, outside books, text, chat online, play computer games, or carry on independent conversations while class is in session.

Academic Dishonesty

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 upon 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 of 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 acknowledgment. It also includes unacknowledged use of materials prepared by another person or agency engaged in the selling of term papers or other academic materials.

If you engage in academic dishonesty related to this class, you will receive a failing grade on the test or assignment and a failing grade in the course. In addition, the case will be referred to the Dean of Students for appropriate disciplinary action.

Disabilities

The College of Music complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act in making reasonable accommodation for qualified students with disability. If you have an established disability as defined in the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request accommodation, please see the instructor as soon as possible.

Class Schedule (subject to revision)

Topic/s / Monday / Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday / Friday
Week 1
Elements of Music /
Style Periods / July 9
Introduction to Course
Elements
Paper 1 Handed out / July 10
Elements / July 11
Elements
Style Periods and Genres;
11AM Library Tour / July 12
Style Periods and Genres
Music and Sacred Text
Short Paper 1 Due: Biographical Essay
Week 2
Words and Music, Music without Words / July 16
Early Baroque Vocal
Gambian song
Pygmy polyphony
(Ch. 8) / July 17
Baroque Concerto
Fugue
(Ch. 10) / July 18
Late Baroque Vocal
(Ch. 11)
Japanese Kabuki / July 19
Exam 1
Introduction to Classical Period
Week 3
Classical Style: Pleasing Variety / July 23
Enlightenment
Sonata and Other Form
(Ch. 13)
Paper 2 Handed out / July 24
The Classical Symphony
(Ch. 13) / July 25
Instrumental Genres: Concerto, The Sonata
Japanese Gagaku / July 26
Opera Buffa,
Mozart, Don Giovanni
Week 4
Romanticism /
20th Century / July 30
Exam 2
The Romantic Century
Beethoven (Ch. 15) / July 31
The Lied
Program Music / Aug. 1
Romantic opera
-Verdi Rigoletto
-Wagner, The Valkyrie
Beijing opera / Aug. 2
Balinese Gamelan
Claude Debussy and the 20th Century search for new sound worlds
Paper 2 Due
Week 5
20th Century / Aug. 6
Stravinsky and the Great Scandal
Expressionism / Aug. 7
Film Music
Music after 1945 / Aug. 8
Jazz
Discussion and Review / Aug. 9
No class / reading day / Aug. 10
Final Exam