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MUSI 1306: Final Exam Guidelines and Rubric Overview This final exam is designed to assess your understanding of the composers, styles, instrumentation, and cultural contexts from specific genres in the periods we have explored. You will select and fully address one question from each genre. Your completed final exam is four separate essay responses consisting of one to two paragraphs per essay (a minimum of 100 words per essay, no more than 200 words)Click here for more on this paper.......
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MUSI 1306: Final Exam Guidelines and Rubric
Overview
This final exam is designed to assess your understanding
of the composers, styles, instrumentation, and cultural contexts from specific
genres in the periods we have explored. You will select and fully address one question
from each genre. Your completed final exam is four separate essay responses
consisting of one to two paragraphs per essay (a minimum of 100 words per essay,
no more than 200 words).
Each essay will contain at least one citation that identifies
a musical work or secondary source to support your analysis and interpretation
of the era. In some instances the specific type of citation or source you
should use is specified. If no specific type is specified you are required to cite
your own to support your interpretation and analysis.
The
19th Century
a) Define
and discuss the concept of “Romanticism” as it applies to the musical culture
of Europe during the 19th century.
b) Compare
the musical conventions of Italian opera (Rossini, Verdi, or Puccini) with those
of German opera (Wagner). In this essay you will identify a specific operatic
scene or musical excerpt from each tradition.
The
20th and 21st Centuries
a) Discuss
one of the following terms: 1) “Modernism” or 2) “Postmodernism,”
as it applies to the musical cultures of Europe and/or the United States during
the 20th/21st centuries.
b) Define
and discuss one of the following terms: Expressionism, Primitivism,
Serialism, Neoclassicism, Neoromanticism, Aleatory Music, or Minimalism as it
applies to the music of the 20th/21st centuries. Remember
to include a detailed discussion of a specific musical example.
Jazz
a) Define
and discuss your view of the term “fusion” as it applies to jazz; your
definition may incorporate musical, socioeconomic, and/or cultural issues.
b) Discuss
the idea of improvisation as the central tenet of the jazz aesthetic. Choose a
specific musical example and provide a detailed discussion of the improvisation
that takes place within your selected performance/recording.
World
Music
a) Select
a musical culture or genre (other than one from the United States or England)
and discuss how your selected musical culture or genre has influenced music in
the United States. Be sure to include a specific musical example in support of
your answer.
b) Select
a musical genre or style from the United States and discuss how your selection
has influenced a musical culture outside of North America. Include discussion
of a specific musical example.
Format
You will select and fully address one question from each
genre. Your completed final exam is four separate essay responses consisting of
one to two paragraphs per essay (a minimum of 100 words per essay, no more
than 200 words). Each essay should contain at least one
source or reference (more may be required within the prompt) accurately
formatted in APA or MLA format.
How Will My Midterm be Graded?
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Essay
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% of Total Grade
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Calculation: X multiplied
by .25 equals total essay score.
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#1
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25%
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(Grade on Essay 1 out of
100 points)*0.25= E1
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#2
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25%
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(Grade on Essay 2 out of
100 points)*0.25= E2
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#3
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25%
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(Grade on Essay 3 out of
100 points)*0.25= E3
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#4
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25%
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(Grade on Essay 4 out of
100 points)*0.25= E4
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Final
Grade
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Sum
of E1 through E4 out of 100 points
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Grading Guideline Per Essay
Response: The response to each essay question will be scored using the
critical elements below. Reference the calculation grid above for total
score.
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Critical Elements
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Distinguished
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Proficient
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Emerging
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Not Evident
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Value
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Main Elements
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Fully addresses question and is organized
effectively with clear beginning, middle, and end to present all aspects of
response
(23-25)
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Addresses question and is organized clearly
to present response
(20-22)
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Addresses question but may lack clear
organization which detracts from response
(18-19)
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Does not address question and/or lack of
organization makes response difficult to understand
(0-17)
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25
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Analysis
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Offers original and detailed interpretation
that moves beyond simple summary providing clear insight on the meaning or significance
of the musical genre(s)
(23-25)
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Offers original interpretation that
provides clear insight on the meaning or significance of the musical genre(s)
(20-22) |
Some interpretation but requires further
development to provide insight on the meaning or significance of the musical
genre(s)
(18-19)
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Does not offer original interpretation
(0-17)
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25
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Integration and Application of
Citation/
Sources
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Concisely paraphrases and quotes
integrating evidence effectively at appropriate point(s) in question for
optimal support of analysis
(18-20)
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Integrates evidence with effective
paraphrasing and quotation(s) at appropriate points in question to support
analysis
(16-17)
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Integrates evidence including paraphrasing
and quotation(s) in question but could be placed more optimally to enhance
effectiveness of analysis
(14-15)
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Requires more selective use of evidence
such as concise paraphrasing or quote(s) at additional points in paper and/or
does not use required supporting source(s)
(0-13)
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20
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Citation/
Source Format
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All citations and sources in essay are in accurate
format
(14-15)
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At least 80% of citations/sources in essay are
in accurate format At least three citations and two sources in accurate
format
(12-13)
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Less than 75% of citations/sources in essay
are in accurate format
(11)
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Citations and sources are not in accurate
format or does not use required supporting citation(s)/source(s)
(0-10)
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15
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Writing
Mechanics
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No errors related to, grammar, format, and
style
(14-15)
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Errors of grammar, format, and style are
marginal
(12-13)
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Errors of grammar, format, and style are limited
enough that the essay is still able to be understood
(11)
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Errors of grammar, format, and style make
the essay difficult to understand
(0-10)
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15
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Earned
Total
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100
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