Diction II

Course Details

Course Number: 1221  Section Number: 01

Fall 2011

Location: Music Building

Classroom Number: C117A

Days & Times:

Monday 1:00-1:50pm

Course Attachments

Textbooks

International Phonetic Alphabet
A manuel for English and Foreign Language Diction
  ISBN: 1-877761-50-8

Diction for Singers
An IPA reference for Elglish, Italian, Latin, German, French and Spanish pronunciation
  ISBN: 978-1934477700
MSU Faculty Member
Dr. Don Maxwell   
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Course Objectives

This course is designed as a study of the principles of diction as it relates to the training of the singing voice.  The International Phonetic alphabet will be learned as a tool to be applied to the pronunciation of German and French.  The student is expected to apply and integrate what is learned in this class into the singing of German and French literature.


Course Expectations

(see above)


Grading Standards

Grade will be based on scheduled tests, daily participation and attendance.


Final Exam12/5/2011  3:30-5:30pm

Submission Format PolicyNote: You may not submit a paper for a grade in this class that already has been (or will be) submitted for a grade in another course, unless you obtain the explicit written permission of me and the other instructor involved in advance.

Late Paper Policy

Assignments turned in late will be lowered a grade for each day late. 


Plagiarism Policy Plagiarism is the use of someone else's thoughts, words, ideas, or lines of argument in your own work without appropriate documentation (a parenthetical citation at the end and a listing in "Works Cited")-whether you use that material in a quote, paraphrase, or summary. It is a theft of intellectual property and will not be tolerated, whether intentional or not.

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As an MSU Student, I pledge not to lie, cheat, steal, or help anyone else do so."

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Safe Zones Statement The professor considers this classroom to be a place where you will be treated with respect as a human being - regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, political beliefs, age, or ability. Additionally, diversity of thought is appreciated and encouraged, provided you can agree to disagree. It is the professor's expectation that ALL students consider the classroom a safe environment.

Contacting your Instructor All instructors in the Department have voicemail in their offices and MWSU e-mail addresses. Make sure you add your instructor's phone number and e-mail address to both email and cell phone lists of contacts.

Attendance Requirements

You are encouraged to attend all classes.  More than one unexcused absence will result in an automatic drop of one letter grade for your final grade in class.  Each successive unexcused absence will result in successive lowering of the final grade.


Other Policies

Weekly Assignments:

 

Aug     22   Introduction to IPA(IPA for Singers), pp. 1-12

Aug     29  IPA vowel drills

Sept     5  Labor Day- No class

Sept   12  IPA consonant drills

Sept   19  IPA word drills

Sept   26  IPA test

Oct       3  German diction(Diction, pp. 161-228)

Oct     10  German diction

Oct     17  German diction

Oct     24  German diction

Oct    31   German pronunciation test

Nov     7  French diction(Diction, pp. 229-304)

Nov  14  French diction

Nov  21  French diction

Nov  28  French diction

Dec    5  French pronunciation test(3:30-5:30pm)


Writing Proficiency Requirement All students seeking a Bachelor's degree from Midwestern State University must satisfy a writing proficiency requirement once they've 1) passed English 1113 and English 1123 and 2) earned 60 hours. You may meet this requirement by passing either the Writing Proficiency Exam or English 2113. Please keep in mind that, once you've earned over 90 hours, you lose the opportunity to take the $25 exam and have no option but to enroll in the three-credit hour course. If you have any questions about the exam, visit the Writing Proficiency Office website at http://academics.mwsu.edu/wpr, or call 397-4131.