Where possible, readings in the Music Library have been placed on reserve. Additional resource materials are included in the bibliography should you wish to consult them later or in preparing for comprehensive exams. The basis for the grade will rest entirely on mid-term and final examination results. These dates and times are not negotiable. A grade of A- or A will be awarded only if your work is judged to be exceptional or outstanding at the graduate level.
B indicates a satisfactory pass.
I will assign grades individually, not on the basis of a normal curve. You will not receive a grade based on your in-class participation. What we are about is learning. A class is a time for risk-taking, for being free to try out ideas and getting things wrong without penalty, and for listening as well as speaking. I prefer that our discussions be helpful and stimulating opportunities for cooperative enterprise, not judgmental and competitive experiences.