HUX 522 - Humanities Encounter: Concert Music

HUX 522 - Humanities Encounter: Concert Music

COURSE OBJECTIVES

The purposes of this course are the following:

to experience three different musical media in a concert format;

to read enough about the music before the concert, that the experience is enlightened and enhanced;

to discuss with others your reaction to the musical experience;

to write a critical evaluation of each artistic musical experience;

to read about music criticism in order to provide background for your own writing.

BOOKS REQUIRED

Joseph Gibaldi and Walter Achtert, MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers (New York: 1988). ISBN #0-87352-379-2. (Note: This book is required for all HUX Courses.)

ASSIGNMENTS

Each assignment is due in the instructor's mailbox during the week indicated below. Count Week 1 as the first week that classes begin and Week 15 as the final week of the term. Trimester dates are listed at the upper left hand corner of your registration form.

All papers must be typed, with footnotes and bibliographies where appropriate, and mailed in before the assignment deadline. Send in an extra copy, marked "For HUX Files," and keep a copy for yourself. Also, keep a copy of the title page of the paper returned by the instructor which contains your grade, comments, and date. Send a self-addressed, stamped (with adequate postage) envelope for the return of each assignment. If you do not fully understand the assignment or need help, telephone the instructor during office hours, or mail in your questions.

NOTE:

See Instructions for Sending in Assignments from the Humanities External Degree Online Catalog for specific details regarding approved methods of turning in assignments.

ASSIGNMENTS
Due:: (see below)
Length:: 2-3 pages
Format:: Students will be expected to attend six different concerts for the course. The performances should generally fit into the categories of orchestral music, choral or vocal music, and chamber music or solo instrumental recital (chamber music may include performances of small jazz groups).
Write a brief critical review of each of the musical encounters. Papers should reflect the student's active attention to and preparation for the concert (by the completion of background reading). These papers should be postmarked no later than one week after the concert was attended.; Write a brief critical review of each of the musical encounters. Papers should reflect the student's active attention to and preparation for the concert (by the completion of background reading). These papers should be postmarked no later than one week after the concert was attended.

NOTE TO STUDENTS:

Be sure to read the enclosed "Self-Guiding Student Contract Form," and contact the instructor as soon as possible to discuss options in order to meet the requirements of the course.
Model a proposal along the lines suggested in this course guide and according to the stated objectives of the course.