CHARLES LEINBERGER, PH.D.
UTEP Course Syllabus: Spring Semester 2007
MUST 5217 Selected Topic in Music Theory
MW, 0430-0520PM, FFA Room M343
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Office: Fox Fine Arts Center, Room M432 Stefan Kostka: Materials and Techniques of Twentieth-Century Music
Office Phone: (915) 747-7800
E-mail: CHARLESL@UTEP.EDU
Office Hours: T and R 100PM-300PM, or by appointment
Textbook: Stefan Kostka: Materials and Techniques of Twentieth-Century Music, 3rd Edition (Required)
Prerequisite: Graduate Students Only
Course Description: Analysis and discussion of compositional techniques and styles which are unique to the music of the twentieth century.
Course Goal: To provide the student with the theoretical knowledge and skills needed for success in a career in music performance, education, or composition.
Course Objective: The student will be able to:
  • Conduct research on a topic related to the music of the twentieth century;
  • Distinguish the various genres of musical style that are unique to the twentieth century.
Week Dates Topic Assignment Quiz?
1 January 17 Kostka: Chapter 1, 2 Read Syllabus, Send E-mail No
2 January 22, 24 Kostka: Chapter 3 None No
3 January 29, 31 Kostka: Chapter 4 Research Paper: Topic Proposal and Bibliography No
4 February 5, 7 Kostka: Chapter 5 None No
5 February 12, 14 Review for Midterm I None Midterm 1
6 February 19, 21 Kostka: Chapter 6 None No
7 February 26, 28 Kostka: Chapter 7, 8 None No
8 March 5, 7 Kostka: Chapter 9 Research Paper: First Draft (5-10 pages plus bib.) No
SB March 12-16 Spring Break None No
9 March 19, 21 Kostka: Chapter 10 None No
10 March 26, 28 Review for Midterm II None Midterm 2
11 April 2, 4 Kostka: Chapter 11, 12 None No
12 April 9, 11 Kostka: Chapter 13 Research Paper: Second Draft (7-10 pages plus bib.) No
13 April 16, 18 Kostka: Chapter 14 None No
14 April 23, 25 Kostka: Chapter 15 Research Paper: Final Draft (9-10 pages plus bib.) No
15 April 30, May 2 Review for Final None No
Finals May 7 None None Final
The final grade will be calculated according to the following point values:
Read Syllabus - Send E-mail 10 points 1% of final grade
Class Attendance and Participation Approximately 11.72 (340/29) points per class 340 points 34% of final grade
Research Paper Topic Proposal and Bibliography 50 points 5% of final grade
First Draft 50 points 5% of final grade
Second Draft 50 points 5% of final grade
Final Draft 100 points 10% of final grade
Midterm Exam 1 100 points 10% of final grade
Midterm Exam 2 100 points 10% of final grade
Final Exam 200 points 20% of final grade
Total Points Possible 1000 points 100% of final grade
Letter grades will be assigned based on the total number of points earned. The instructor may assign a higher (or lower) grade based on the student's effort and rate of improvement throughout the semester. A grade of "W" will be assigned only if a student drops the course before the Course Drop Deadline, which is March 23, 2007.
A 900-1000 points 90.0-100.0%
B 800-899 points 80.0-89.9%
C 700-799 points 70.0-79.9%
F 0-699 points 0.0-69.9%
The following policies apply to all of Dr. Leinberger's classes:
1) After reading the syllabus and before the end of week four, each student should send an e-mail to CHARLESL@UTEP.EDU acknowledging that the syllabus has been read and is understood.
2) Unexcused absences exceeding 20% (1 out of 5 class meetings) will prevent the student from receiving any extra help outside of class and may lower the student's final grade. Attendance will be taken within the first five minutes of class. If a student arrives to class after attendance has been taken, it is the student's responsibility to notify the instructor of their presence after class. Students arriving after attendance has been taken will receive half of the attendance points for that class meeting. Students attending a section in which they are not enrolled will receive no attendance points.
3) Late assignments may be submitted up to seven calendar days (168 hours) after the original due date for 50% of their original point value. After seven calendar days, late assignments may still be submitted, but for no point value. It is strongly suggested that students keep old assignments and quizzes until after final grades have been submitted. Old assignments, if not picked up by the student in class, will be placed in the tray on the instructor's office door.
4) Students are encouraged to work together on assignments, however, each student must submit written assignments in their own handwriting, in pencil, unless otherwise instructed. Photocopied answers, including answers to assignments discussed in class, are not permitted. Assignments that include photocopied answers will be forwarded to the Dean of Students Office for disciplinary action.
5) Academic dishonesty will not be tolerated. See "Academic Integrity" from the Dean of Students for more information.
6) All electronic devises, including cellular telephones and pagers, must be turned off or in silent mode during class. Exceptions will be made for parents of small children and expectant fathers.
7) Students may not wear headphones of any kind during class.
The following policies apply to this class:
8) Assignments (Research Paper Topic Proposal and Bibliography, First Draft, Second Draft and Final Draft) are due on Wednesdays at the beginning of class.
9) Research Paper Topics must be approved by the instructor no later than January 31. No two students may choose the same topic. Students are strongly encouraged to discuss their topic with the instructor before the Topic Proposal and Bibliography deadline.
10) The Midterm Exams will be Monday, February 19 and Wednesday, March 28 during class.
11) The Final Exam for a MW 4:30 PM class is Monday, May 7 from 4:00 PM to 6:45 PM. You may not change the day or time of your Final Exam.
All of this information is subject to change.
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