Perpetual lateness will affect the overall grade. Graduate students must also be present at the beginning of the undergraduate portion of the class. Cheating in tests will result in a zero grade for that test. The penalty for plagiarism in papers and assignments will range from a deduction of one full letter grade to a zero grade, depending on circumstances. Presenting the work of another professor without acknowledging that person will result in a zero grade.
Tentative Schedule Listed below are the operas to be studied during the semester.
On the first day of class students will choose the opera for their own presentations. After that Dr. Platt will issue a revised schedule including required readings for discussion classes. Specific listening exercises, further reading and homework assignments will be distributed as needed during the semester. From September 8 onwards all students will prepare for each class by reading a synopsis of the libretto of each opera to be discussed. Selection of Pieces Operas have been chosen on the basis of their composer's importance.