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Syllabus
for MFA 200 Introduction to the Performing Arts
Term: Fall 2010 (Sept. 7 – Dec. 18=
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Instructor: Pr=
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Will Elkins
Course Time: Mon. and Wed. 8:30a.m. - 10:00a.m.<= o:p>
Room: 268
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E-mail: welkins@ccsj.edu=
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Office: 531
Office Hours: M and W 10am – 11am; T and Th
Noon – 1pm
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Instructor Background
Education: Master of Science in Media Management,
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of Arts in Telecommunication, Information Studies and Media, Michigan State University
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Textbook
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Charlton and Hickock, Expe=
rience
Music! 2nd ed., McGraw-Hill (2009).
Wilson and Goldfarb, Anthology of Living Theater, 3rd e=
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McGraw-Hill (2008).
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Course
Description and Objectives
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This course integrates music =
and
theater, examining both in a social and historical context while drawing
connections with other art forms. Students study important elements, forms,=
and
styles including examples from non-Western cultures. Attendance at live
performances is required. Discounted tickets are usually available.
Students in this course will:
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Interpret works of art (visual, performing, and literary) and relate them <=
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experience.
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Analyze works of art in terms of form, content, and style.
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Analyze major writers' and artists' representations of human experience.
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Interpret the works of major writers and artists within a historical and
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Write a clear and well organized academic essay.
Additionally, students will:
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Give definitions and characteristics of elements of music such as &=
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rhythm, harmony, texture, form, tempo, and dynamics.
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Give characteristics of musical instruments and selected ensembles.
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Give important facts and descriptions of musical styles with relevant &=
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from the Middle Ages through the 20th century.
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Recognize elements, forms, and styles of music through listening.
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Interpret and analyze selected plays of music through listening.
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Articulate the roles of the director, actors, and play production staff.
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Make connections between the performing and visual arts.
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Write reports/reviews of live and video performances showing &=
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analysis, and evaluation.
Assessment
Students will take be graded on dai=
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participation and attendance. A short written project based on a concert or
play of their choice will also be turned in at the end of the semester. Wee=
kly
Quizzes will also be given in class focussing on plays and auditory musical
selections. A final exam will be given on the last class date.
Attendance: 50 points
Participation: 26 points
Quizzes: 54 points
Concert/Play Report: 40 points
Final Test: 30 points
Total: 200 points
Extra credit: 10 points for another
concert/play/film report agreed on by Prof.
All assignments must be turned in on
the day they are due. No late work will be accepted and a zero will be give=
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Grading scale:
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98-100
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93-97
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90-92
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88-89
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83-87
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80-82
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78-79
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73-77
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70-72
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68-69
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63-67
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60-62
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59 and below
Attendance
Daily attendance is mandatory. Absences known in
advance must be cleared with the professor no later than two days prior to =
the
absence. Multiple unexcused absences or lates will result in point deductio=
ns
for the day in attendance and participation. A student is responsible for
material covered and assignments given in any class missed.
Classroom decorum
Please turn off mobile phones, pagers, and other
devices during class. If you are expecting an urgent call or know when you =
will
be receiving one, please notify the professor before class begins
Students should act toward each other in a
cooperative, constructive, respectful manner. Personal or derogatory remarks
are out of place. One person talks at a time, and sidebar conversations are=
not
allowed. This rule not only applies to instructor and student presentations=
but
also to group discussions and critiques. Sleeping and socializing are out of
place during class and may result in point deductions.
Students are expected to come to class everyday =
and
be on time. Leaving and re-entering the room during class is not permitted
except in unusual circumstances. A 15-20 minute break will be given mid-way=
if
the class exceeds 2 hours. Food is not allowed in the classroom.
The instructor first gives a student who engages=
in
any inappropriate behavior a verbal warning. If the behavior continues, the
instructor will ask the student to leave the class. To be allowed back in, =
the
student must first meet with the instructor, acknowledge that the behavior =
is
inappropriate, and agree not to engage in it again. If the student continue=
s to
exhibit offending behavior, the instructor will request him/her to withdraw
from the class voluntarily or be withdrawn administratively.
Statement of Plagiarism
If an instructo=
r or
other Calumet College of St. Joseph personnel find that a student has
plagiarized or been involved in another form of academic dishonesty, the
instructor or other personnel may elect to bring the matter up for judicial
review. The maximum penalty for any form of academic dishonesty is dismissal
from the College. The procedures for judicial review are listed under the
section of CCSJ handbook that addresses student grievances. Calumet College=
of
St. Joseph subscribes to Turnitin.com and all papers can and may be submitt=
ed
for checks on plagiarism from the Internet/Electronic sources/Databases.
Citation Guidelines
Calumet College=
of
St. Joseph adheres to citation guidelines as prescribed by the particular
discipline (i.e., MLA, APA, and Chicago Manual of Style). All of these
guidelines are available in the Calumet College of St. Joseph library or
bookstore. These texts outline how to cite references from a variety of
sources, including electronic media. APA is preferred by Prof. Elkins.
Withdrawal from Classes Policy
After
the last day for class changes has passed (see College calendar), students =
may
withdraw from a course in which they are registered with permission from the
faculty member conducting the course. A written request detailing the reaso=
n(s)
for the withdrawal must be filed with the Registrar. The Registrar must rec=
eive
written request for withdrawal by the last day of classes.
Schedule
|
Date |
Topics/Assignments |
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09/08/10 |
Intro
to class; Ch. 1-3 Fundamentals of Music |
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09/13/10 |
Ch.
4-5 Medieval and Renaissance Eras; Abraham and Isaac |
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09/15/10 |
Quiz 1 |
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09/20/10 |
Ch.
6-7 Baroque Era |
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09/22/10 |
Ch.
8-10 Baroque Era |
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09/27/10 |
Sophocles'
Antigone |
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09/29/10 |
Ch. 11-13 Classical Era |
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10/04/10 |
Shakespeare's
Hamlet |
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10/06/10 |
Ch.
14-15 Classical Era |
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10/11/10 |
Quiz 2 |
|
10/13/10 |
Mozart's
Don Giovanni |
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10/18/10 |
Ch.
16-18 Romantic Era |
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10/20/10 |
Ch.
19-21 Romantic Era |
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10/25/10 |
Ch.
22-23 Romantic Era |
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10/27/10 |
Ch.
24-25 Romantic Era |
|
11/01/10 |
Ibsen's
A Doll's House |
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11/03/10 |
Ch.
26-27 Twentieth Century |
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11/08/10 |
Ch.
28-29 Twentieth Century |
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11/10/10 |
Stravinsky's
The Rite of Spring |
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11/15/10 |
Quiz 3 |
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11/17/10 |
Ch.
30-32 Twentieth Century |
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11/22/10 |
Ch.
33-34 Twentieth Century |
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11/24/10 |
Ch.
35-36 Twentieth Century |
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11/29/10 |
Tennessee
Williams' Cat on a Hot Tin Roof |
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12/01/10 |
Ch.
37-39 Twentieth Century |
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12/06/10 |
Concert/Play Paper due; Exam Review Day |
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12/08/10 |
Final Exam; Extra credit due |
The above schedule is subject to change, with no= tice given in class.