Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2020 - EDUC 469 D100

Music Education as Thinking in Sound (4)

Class Number: 2935

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2020: Wed, 9:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Apr 21, 2020
    Tue, 10:05–10:05 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    60 units.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Understanding the language of music, both historical and contemporary, and use of electronic and acoustic instruments in the general music classroom.

COURSE DETAILS:

This course is designed for all students who are interested in the aesthetics of music. It is NOT a performance course. As such, it is intended for any student who has a general or specific interest in the arts. In no way is it required or necessary to be able to read musical notation. The course is based on readings and videos that conceptualize the history and philosophy of musical aesthetics and education. As well, students will have the opportunity to view and listen to music in various social, historical and world contexts.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

Reading, listening and viewing activities should develop an awareness of the aesthetic complexity of sound and its implications for music and aesthetic education.

Grading

  • One presentation 25%
  • 3 group presentations based on videos presented by the professor in class 30%
  • Test based on music downloads 15%
  • Take-Home Exam 30%

NOTES:

Take Home Exam will be sent by regular email to all students on 2020/4/14, around 12pm local time. Students will return their exam by regular email with a WORD attachment on April 21, 2020 and no later than 11:59pm on that day.

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

MUSIC DOWNLOADS AVAILABLE ON ITUNES:

 

To prevent illegal duplication and contravention of copyright law and intellectual property rights, each student will present his/her receipt to the instructor BY EMAIL ATTACHMENT for verification only. The student will keep his/her receipt after verification. Students who prefer CD’s of these recordings may notify the instructor for further instructions.

REQUIRED READING:

Senyshyn, Yaroslav. The Artist In Crisis: Kierkegaard’s Philosophy Of The Aesthetic Stage of Existence And Live Musical Performance, Vancouver: Platon Promotions Publishing, 2010.

OR

https://www.lulu.com/shop/search.ep?keyWords=Yaroslav+senyshyn&type=
ISBN: 9780557523443

Additional readings will be provided by instructor if necessary.

Registrar Notes:

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

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