MHL 522 501, Music of the Classic Era

This is a Web-based course taught by Christopher Ayer.

Instructor Contact Information 

Christopher Ayer, DMA. email: cayer@sfasu.edu (936) 468-1360 Instructor's home page.

Course Description
An analysis of the theoretical and historical aspects of the music and musicians from c. 1750 to c. 1810.

Textbooks
Required Text
Pauly, Reinhard.  Music in the Classic Period, Fourth Edition.  Prentice-Hall, 2000.  ISBN 0-13-011502-9

Recommended Text:
Rosen, Charles. The Classical Style: Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven. 1998 / paperback / ISBN 0-393-31712-9 or 1997 / hardcover / ISBN 0-393-04020-8

Course Prerequisites
Graduate standing or approval of the instructor.

Course Format and Participation Requirements
The format for this course includes scheduled assignments and deadlines, offline reading assignments and projects, online readings and participation using web pages, email, discussion boards, and chat. The course may include scheduled online quizzes and exams. To be successful in this course, the typical student should plan to spend at least 6-8 hours per week working on this course.

On-campus or Face-to-Face Meeting Requirements
None.

Course Assessment
The majority of the grade will be based on student presentations and participation in discussion topics and scheduled chats. Online quizzes will also be scheduled.

Effort Expected
This is a 2-credit-hour course. You should expect to work 3 to 4 hours per week for each credit hour. To be successful in this course you should expect to spend about 6 hours per week on readings, assignments, discussions, and other activities. This estimate is for the fall and spring semesters; if the course is offered during the summer course, more time per week may be necessary.

Technical Requirements for the Course
Other than the minimum technical requirements for any course, students will need Real Player software.  Access to a CD player may also be necessary.

Before the Course Begins

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