MUSIC250-19Y (HAM)

Lyric Diction and Language Studies

15 Points

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Staff

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Convenor(s)

Stephanie Acraman

Stephanie Acraman
9367
IJ.1.02
9am - 5pm daily
stephanie.acraman@waikato.ac.nz

Lecturer(s)

Luca Manghi

Luca Manghi
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luca.manghi@waikato.ac.nz

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: anne.ferrier-watson@waikato.ac.nz

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Paper Description

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Exploring the study of diction and language for singers, including IPA (the international phonetic alphabet), English diction, Italian, French, and German.
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Paper Structure

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This course has these components:

  1. Weekly classes where concepts of language use, and pronunciation are introduced and practiced.
  2. Development of Dictionary translation skills (not google translate!)
  3. A focus on vocabulary building
  4. Development of language skills in conjunction with performance and presentation of songs
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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:

  • Learning Outcomes

    Confidently read, translate and pronounce, for both spoken and sung purposes texts, vocabulary, and common terms.

    Expertise in recitative, song texts, and simple spoken vocabulary with direct relation to musical terminology will be developed across the course.

    Linked to the following assessments:
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Assessment

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Assessments overall are regarding the diction, and comprehension of language texts, songs, arias and recitatives for the purpose of performance singing. Presentation, and communication skills are also considered in assessments.
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Assessment Components

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 0% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 0% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Oral Pronunciation
13 Mar 2019
No set time
10
  • In Class: In Lecture
2. Vocabulary Assessment
1 Apr 2019
No set time
10
  • In Class: In Lecture
3. Translation Assessment
8 May 2019
No set time
10
  • In Class: In Lecture
4. Presentation of a song/recitative
29 May 2019
No set time
15
  • In Class: In Lecture
5. Pronunciation Assessment
7 Aug 2019
No set time
10
  • In Class: In Lecture
6. Vocabulary Assessment
4 Sep 2019
No set time
10
  • In Class: In Lecture
7. Translation Assessment
25 Sep 2019
No set time
10
  • In Class: In Lecture
8. Presentation of Aria/Song and Recitative
9 Oct 2019
No set time
15
  • In Class: In Lecture
9. Attendance and Contribution
30 Oct 2019
No set time
10
  • In Class: In Lecture
Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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Required and Recommended Readings

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Required Readings

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There are no required readings for this course.
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Recommended Readings

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"A Handbook of Diction for Singers" - 2nd Edition, by David Adams.
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Online Support

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All communication regarding written assessments and performance opportunities will go through Moodle.
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Workload

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It is expected that students of MUSIC250 will put in at least four hours of language diction, translation, and sung practice each week.
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Linkages to Other Papers

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Prerequisite(s)

Prerequisite papers: MUSIC120

Corequisite(s)

Corequisite papers: MUSIC218 and MUSIC220

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