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Vocal Literature I - Syllabus
Eduardo Azzati, Instructor
Overview
This course will examine the development of the art song, from the Renaissance to the middle of the
19th century.
Materials
- Required text: Kimball, Carol. Song: A Guide to Style and Literature. Seattle
- Additional materials will be on reserve in the library (scores, other readings)
- Listening CDs (I will provide these)
Assignments
- Reading assignments
- Listening assignments
- Song analysis
- One paper: In-depth analysis of two songs by the same composer or two settings of the same text by
different composers. (Please, include copies of the scores of the songs discussed in the paper)
Grading
Listening quizzes
Song analysis
Paper
Attendance/preparation for class
30
30
30
10
%
%
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%
Two unexcused absences will result in dropping 10 pts. of the final grade. Further absences may result
in failing the course.
Moravian College Music Department Grading Criteria
A: 93-100 A-: 90-92
B+: 87-89 B: 83-86 B-: 80-82
C+: 77-79 C: 73-76 C-: 70-72
D+: 67-69 D: 63-66 D-: 60-63
F: 0-59
Disclosure
It is within the instructor’s purview to apply qualitative judgment in determining
grades for an assignment or for the course. This syllabus is subject to change.
Academic honesty
Please refer to “Academic Honesty at Moravian College” under “Academic Standards” in the
Student Handbook, where the college’s policy is stated. It can be found at
www.moravian.edu/studentLife/handbook/academic2.htm
Any student who wishes to disclose a disability and request special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA) for this course first MUST meet with either Mrs. Laurie Roth in the Office of Learning Services (for learning
disabilities and/or ADD/ADHD) or Dr. Ronald Kline in the Counseling Center (for all other disabilities)