MHL 535 Medieval Music

Spring 2001. SLN 17902. 3:40-4:30 MWF. Music E 275

Dr. J. Richard Haefer Office: Music E 511. Phone: 965-7568.

Office hours: MW 11:40-12:30; Th 3:40-4:30

TEXTS REQUIRED:

1. Hoppin, Richard H. Medieval Music. New York: W. W. Norton, © 1978.

2. Hoppin, Richard H., ed. Anthology of Medieval Music. NY: W. W. Norton, © 1978.

LISTENING: Tapes of the music in the Anthology are in the Music Library. Ask for MHL Tapes 101 through 111.

TEACHING METHOD: This class will be taught as a pro-seminar. That means that I will lecture approximately 2/3rds of the class time and you will present the other 1/3rd of the lectures.

EXAMINATIONS: Two written examinations will be given: a mid-semester exam following approximately week seven, and a final exam as listed in the Schedule of classes. Exams are essay type. In addition, a research paper on a topic selected in consultation with me and with my approval will be due one week before the last class meeting. The same topic will also be given as an in-class presentation. The semester grade will thus consists of four parts, 25% each for the two written exams and 25% for the oral presentation, and 25% for the paper. The Final Examination is scheduled for Monday, May 7, 2001, from 2:40-4:30 p.m. and cannot be given at an earlier date.

ATTENDANCE: Attendance at all class meetings is expected. After three unexcused absences, two (2) points for each successive absence will be deducted from your final grade average. A reminder that February 9th is the deadline for unrestricted withdrawal, and March 30th is the deadline for restricted course withdrawal.

COMPUTER: Computer literacy is important at the beginning of the twenty-first century, even for the study of Medieval music. The fastest and easiest way to contact me is via email at R.Haefer@ASU.Edu. Also, I will be setting up a web page for this class (the URL http://herbergeronline.asu.edu/haefer/ will take you to my main class page, but note that there presently is not a link for MHL 535). I want to also establish a discussion board where you can discuss class topics (and more) related to Medieval music amongst yourselves and with me. One additional point, remember, anyone can place information on the WWW, so take much of what you read with a grain of salt, if not a barrel of salt.