MTC 561.501 - Advanced Analysis

This is a Web-based course taught by Dr. Stephen Lias.

Instructor Contact Information 

Dr. Stephen Lias email: slias@sfasu.edu (936) 468-4056 http://www.music.sfasu.edu/faculty/s_lias.html

Course Description
A comprehensive and rigorous application of a wide variety of analytical techniques to music from all periods and styles. In addition to traditional analysis, this course will include Schenkerian analysis, atonal set theory, serial analysis, basic style analysis, and other analytical techniques. The course will involve a number of scholarly analysis papers covering a specific works.

Textbook Requirements
Readings will be provided or assigned by the instructor as needed.

Course Prerequisites
Successful Completion of the Graduate Entrance Exam in Theory.

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 email, and discussion boards. Lessons may include streaming video.  The course includes scheduled online quizzes and exams. 

On-campus or Face-to-Face Meeting Requirements
Face-to-Face meetings are not required, but are available upon request.

Course Assessment

Analysis Work 40%
Class Participation and Preparedness 20%
Quizzes 20%
Final Exam 20%

Technical Requirements for the Course
Please consult the minimum technical requirements for any course.  NOTE: Students taking this course MUST have a broadband connection (DSL, Cable, etc.)  A 56k dialup connection will not work.  The Acrobat PDF viewer, as well as the current RealPlayer are both required as stated on the page listed above.  Broadband streaming video may not work properly on older computers.

Before the Course Begins

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