MUS 259 Diction for Singers II

Spring 2008

Dr. Mary Kay Bauer

Room 462 Coulter

Extension: 3275

mkbauer@email.wcu.edu

http://paws.wcu.edu/mkbauer/index.html

I. Class time and Location: MW 12:20-1:10; Room 357 Coulter

II. Office Hours: Posted on my door or by appointment

III. Texts: Diction for Singers by Joan Wall (Rental)

Cassell’s German/English Dictionary (Purchase)

Cassell’s French/English Dictionary (Purchase)

IV. Course Objectives: By the end of this course, students will be able to:

1. Write limited German and French language in the IPA.

2. Understand and apply the physical postures of proper articulation and proper pronunciation of German and French.

3. Increase knowledge of German and French song literature.

4. Develop assessment tools in order to evaluate other singers’ singing of German and French

5. Synthesize their personal knowledge of IPA and pronunciation skills through performances of German and French songs.

V. Course Requirements:

1. Attendance – Attendance is imperative for success. You are granted 3 absences (excused or unexcused). Any other absences will result in the lowering of your final letter grade one letter for each absence.

2. Completion of all assignments – There will be homework, exit papers and other written or performance assignments throughout the semester. In order to pass this course, all must e completed.

3. Listening – In order to refine your German and French, listening is imperative. There will be listening offered during class time. However, listening outside of class is critical.

4. Public Performance – Students are required to perform 2 selections each in German and French. These will be performed in a public recital and will be graded.

5. Performance in class – These will be casual, but will lead to the recital performance. It is expected that students will learn both by performing and by critiquing each other.

6. Portfolio – A portfolio will be required for both languages. This portfolio will contain both a written portion as well as an oral presentation. Details will be forthcoming.

7. Quizzes and Exams. There will be a formal exam at the end of each language. There may also be other quizzes or evaluation experiences throughout the semester.

VI. Grading Policy: 50% of your grade will be determined by your performance in each language.

German French

Attendance	5%	5%
Recital Performance	15%	15%
Portfolio	10%	10%
Quizzes and other written work	5%	5%
Final exam	15%	15%
totals	50%	50%

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Tentative Calendar

M Jan 14 Welcome and welcome back. Introduction to German

M Jan 21 MLK holiday – NO class

M Feb 18 German Portfolios are due

W Feb 20 German Oral Projects in class

W Feb 27 In-Class rehearsals with Dr. Adams

W Feb 27 German recital (I have 4-6 booked – we’ll refine later)

M Mar 3 Spring Break

W Mar 5 Spring Break

M Mar 10 Review for German Exam

W Mar 12 German Exam

M Mar 17 Introduction to French

W Mar 19 Easter Break – NO class

W Ap 16 French Portfolios are due

M Ap 21 French Oral Projects in class

M Ap 28 In-Class rehearsals with Dr. Adams

M Ap 28 French Recital (I have booked 4:30-4:45 – less wiggle room)

W Ap 30 Review for French Exam

T May 6 3:00-5:30 Final Exam for French