Faculty of Education and Arts
School: WA Academy of Performing Arts
This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
Unit Title
French Lyric Diction 2Unit Code
MUS4705Year
2015Enrolment Period
1Version
2Credit Points
5Full Year Unit
N
Mode of Delivery
On Campus
Description
This unit reinforces and adds to students knowledge and understanding of French prosody, the authentic production of French speech sounds and the International Phonetic Alphabet as applied to French.
Prerequisite Rule
Students must pass 1 units from MUS3710
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
- Perform a moderately difficult to difficult French song from memory, demonstrating correct pronunciation, appropriate phrasing, an understanding of the text and an awareness of the rules of French Lyric Diction, whilst maintaining flexibility, artistry and expression.
- Prepare a French song text using a three- or four-line phonetic transcription system.
- Read and write French song texts in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA).
- Recognise and correctly pronounce French vowels, semi-consonants and consonants.
- Understand and implement the special rules of French Lyric Diction.
Unit Content
- Advanced song preparation.
- Preparation and performance of French recitative.
- Revision of all French speech sounds.
- Revision of the special rules of French Lyric Diction.
- Revision of the symbols of the International Phonetic Alphabet as applied to French.
- Song performance and interpretation.
Additional Learning Experience Information
Weekly Tutorials
Assessment
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
ON CAMPUS| Type | Description | Value |
|---|
| Portfolio | IPA transcriptions | 50% |
| Performance | Performance exam | 50% |
Text References
- ^ Grubb, T. (1979). Singing in French: a manual of French diction and French vocal repertoire. New York: Schirmer.
- ^ Day, D., Gauthier, P. (eds). (2006). Collins Robert French dictionary: French-English/English-French. (8th revised ed.). Glasgow: Harper Collins.
- ^ Bermac, P. (2002). The interpretation of French song. Kahn & Averill.
- Dutton, K.R. (1968). Spoken French, a guide to phonetic theory and practice. Sydney: Ian Novak.
- Wall, J. (1989). International phonetic alphabet for singers. Dallas, Texas: Pst... Inc.
- Wall, J., Caldwell, R., Gavilanes, T., Allen, S. (1990). Diction for singers: a concise reference for English, Italian, Latin, German, French and Spanish pronunciation. Dallas, Texas: Pst...Inc.
- Morton, J. (1997). English grammar for students of French: the study guide for those learning French. (4th ed.). Ann Arbor, MI: Olivia and Hill Press.
- Kagen, S. (ed.). (1961). Forty French songs for voice and piano. New York: International Music Company.
- Kimball, C., Walters, R. (2006). The French song anthology. Milwaukee, WI: Hal Leonard.
- Kimball, C., Walter, R. (1992). Favorite French art songs. Milwaukee, WI: Hal Leonard.
- Castel, N. (1999). French opera libretti, vol. I. Geneseo, N.Y.: Leyerle.
- Castel, N. (1999). French opera libretti, vol. II. Geneseo, N.Y.: Leyerle.
- Castel, N. (2005). French opera libretti, vol. III. Geneseo, N.Y.: Leyerle.
- Castel, N. (2000). Italian/French Belcanto opera libretti (vol. III of Belcanto series). Geneseo, N.Y.: Leyerle.
- Castel, N. (2008). Gluck and Monteverdi opera libretti, vol. 1. Geneseo, N.Y.: Leyerle.
Journal References
- Brodovitch, E. (2007). "The Singing Qualities for the French Language", Journal of Singing. 64:1, 71-75
^ Mandatory reference
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Academic Misconduct
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
- plagiarism;
- unauthorised collaboration;
- cheating in examinations;
- theft of other students' work;
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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Faculty of Education and Arts
School: WA Academy of Performing Arts
This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
Unit Title
French Lyric Diction 2Unit Code
MUS4705Year
2015Enrolment Period
2Version
2Credit Points
5Full Year Unit
N
Mode of Delivery
On Campus
Description
This unit reinforces and adds to students knowledge and understanding of French prosody, the authentic production of French speech sounds and the International Phonetic Alphabet as applied to French.
Prerequisite Rule
Students must pass 1 units from MUS3710
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
- Perform a moderately difficult to difficult French song from memory, demonstrating correct pronunciation, appropriate phrasing, an understanding of the text and an awareness of the rules of French Lyric Diction, whilst maintaining flexibility, artistry and expression.
- Prepare a French song text using a three- or four-line phonetic transcription system.
- Read and write French song texts in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA).
- Recognise and correctly pronounce French vowels, semi-consonants and consonants.
- Understand and implement the special rules of French Lyric Diction.
Unit Content
- Advanced song preparation.
- Preparation and performance of French recitative.
- Revision of all French speech sounds.
- Revision of the special rules of French Lyric Diction.
- Revision of the symbols of the International Phonetic Alphabet as applied to French.
- Song performance and interpretation.
Additional Learning Experience Information
Weekly Tutorials
Assessment
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
ON CAMPUS| Type | Description | Value |
|---|
| Portfolio | IPA transcriptions | 50% |
| Performance | Performance exam | 50% |
Text References
- ^ Grubb, T. (1979). Singing in French: a manual of French diction and French vocal repertoire. New York: Schirmer.
- ^ Day, D., Gauthier, P. (eds). (2006). Collins Robert French dictionary: French-English/English-French. (8th revised ed.). Glasgow: Harper Collins.
- ^ Bermac, P. (2002). The interpretation of French song. Kahn & Averill.
- Dutton, K.R. (1968). Spoken French, a guide to phonetic theory and practice. Sydney: Ian Novak.
- Wall, J. (1989). International phonetic alphabet for singers. Dallas, Texas: Pst... Inc.
- Wall, J., Caldwell, R., Gavilanes, T., Allen, S. (1990). Diction for singers: a concise reference for English, Italian, Latin, German, French and Spanish pronunciation. Dallas, Texas: Pst...Inc.
- Morton, J. (1997). English grammar for students of French: the study guide for those learning French. (4th ed.). Ann Arbor, MI: Olivia and Hill Press.
- Kagen, S. (ed.). (1961). Forty French songs for voice and piano. New York: International Music Company.
- Kimball, C., Walters, R. (2006). The French song anthology. Milwaukee, WI: Hal Leonard.
- Kimball, C., Walter, R. (1992). Favorite French art songs. Milwaukee, WI: Hal Leonard.
- Castel, N. (1999). French opera libretti, vol. I. Geneseo, N.Y.: Leyerle.
- Castel, N. (1999). French opera libretti, vol. II. Geneseo, N.Y.: Leyerle.
- Castel, N. (2005). French opera libretti, vol. III. Geneseo, N.Y.: Leyerle.
- Castel, N. (2000). Italian/French Belcanto opera libretti (vol. III of Belcanto series). Geneseo, N.Y.: Leyerle.
- Castel, N. (2008). Gluck and Monteverdi opera libretti, vol. 1. Geneseo, N.Y.: Leyerle.
Journal References
- Brodovitch, E. (2007). "The Singing Qualities for the French Language", Journal of Singing. 64:1, 71-75
^ Mandatory reference
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Academic Misconduct
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
- plagiarism;
- unauthorised collaboration;
- cheating in examinations;
- theft of other students' work;
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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