UNIVERSITY FACULTY SENATE FORMS

Revised 3-1-11

Academic Program Approval

 

This form is a routing document for the approval of new and revised academic programs.  Proposing department should complete this form.  For more information, call the Faculty Senate Office at 831-2921.

 

 

Submitted by: ___Russell Murray___                                          phone number__x6287______

                               

Department:  ___Music_________________________      email address: remurray@udel.edu

                                                                                                                                                                                                             

 

Action: __Add Major_________________________________________________________________

(Example:  add major/minor/concentration, delete major/minor/concentration,  revise major/minor/concentration,  academic unit name change, request for permanent status, policy change, etc.)

 

Effective term_____11f____________________________________________________________________________

                                                (use format 04F, 05W)

 

Current degree___BM_________________________________________________________

                                    (Example:  BA, BACH, BACJ, HBA, EDD, MA, MBA, etc.)

 

Proposed change leads to the degree of: ___BM_____________________________________

                                                                                             (Example:  BA, BACH, BACJ, HBA, EDD, MA, MBA, etc.)

 

 

Proposed name:_Bachelor of Music in Music History and Literature__

                                            Proposed new name for revised or new major / minor / concentration / academic unit

                                                                                (if applicable)

 

Revising or Deleting: 

 

 

                                                                                    (Example:  Applied Music – Instrumental  degree BMAS)

 

Undergraduate minor:___ _____________________

                                   (Example:  African Studies,  Business Administration,  English, Leadership, etc.)            

 

Graduate Program Policy statement change:_________________________________

                                                                  (Must attach  your Graduate Program Policy Statement)

 

            Graduate Program of Study:______________________________________________

                                 (Example:  Animal Science: MS  Animal Science:  PHD  Economics: MA Economics: PHD)

 

 

                Graduate minor / concentration:___________________________________________

 

 

Note: all graduate studies proposals must include an electronic copy of the Graduate Program Policy Document, highlighting the changes made to the original policy document.

 

 

 

List new courses required for the new or revised curriculum. How do they support the overall program objectives of the major/minor/concentrations)?

 (Be aware that approval of the curriculum is dependent upon these courses successfully passing through the Course Challenge list. If there are no new courses enter “None”)

Revised Course: MUSC419

 

Explain, when appropriate, how this new/revised curriculum supports the 10 goals of undergraduate education: http://www.ugs.udel.edu/gened/

 

The study of Music History and Literature by its nature, and because of the requirement for a senior thesis, directly addresses a number of the 10 goals of undergraduate education at the University of Delaware.  Most fundamentally, the study of Music History and Literature, with its emphasis on the exploration of music within its artistic, cultural, social, and political context, directly speaks to goal #8 (Expand understanding and appreciation of human creativity and diverse forms of aesthetic and intellectual expression).  The various methodologies used by musicologists (which borrow from a number of diverse disciplines) will provide the student with a strong grounding in goal #5 (Understand the diverse ways of thinking that underlie the search for knowledge in the arts, humanities . . . and social sciences).  Coursework in the degree that deals with music outside of the Western art tradition helps to support goal #10 (Develop an international perspective in order to live and work effectively in an increasingly global society).

 

Much of the coursework in Music History and Literature supports major portions of goal #1 (Attain effective skills in (a) oral and (b) written communication, . . . and (d) the use of information technology).  Courses emphasize the study of musical works and the ability to speak and write about them (one of the Program Learning Goals in the Department of Music).  This will prepare them for the thesis experience, which will serve as a capstone for this goal.  Study in this area relies more and more on electronic resources, giving the student useful experience with pedagogical and scholarly technology.  The thesis process will also directly address goals #2 and #6 (Learn to think critically to solve problems and Develop the intellectual curiosity, confidence, and engagement that will lead to lifelong learning).

 

Identify other units affected by the proposed changes:

(Attach permission from the affected units.  If no other unit is affected, enter “None”)

 

None

 

Describe the rationale for the proposed program change(s):

(Explain your reasons for creating, revising, or deleting the curriculum or program.)

 

Over the last decade, a number of our students have chosen to pursue coursework that prepares them for graduate study in Musicology. 

 

In order to serve these students better, we are proposing a major in Music History and Literature (the standard name for such an undergraduate degree). 

 

Most students with an interest in this area have taken advantage of the Dean’s Scholar program, and have used the Music Theory degree as a starting point.  Because of this, and because the two fields are so closely aligned, we have used our Music Theory degree as the starting point for this new major. 

 

In creating this course of study, the following general goals were addressed:

 

·         Devising of Breadth requirements to meet the new University and College requirements.  This has involved removing MUSC courses and rearranging the non-music courses to create a coherent Breadth experience.  Our professional degrees have a lower number of Breadth courses, and the proposed major keeps these requirements in line with our Applied BM degrees.

·         Creating a strong language requirement to better prepare our students for graduate study.

·         In response to comments from the National Association of Schools of Music (our accrediting body) we have provided a strong requirement in applied music for the major.

·         We have used existing courses (upper division and graduate) to meet the needs of this degree.

 

   No new courses have been created to serve this degree.  All required courses are regularly taught as part of our other degree requirements. 

 

 

Program Requirements:  

(Show the new or revised curriculum as it should appear in the Course Catalog.  If this is a revision, be sure to indicate the changes being made to the current curriculum and include a side-by-side comparison of the credit distribution before and after the proposed change.)

 

DEGREE: BACHELOR OF MUSIC
MAJOR: MUSIC HISTORY AND LITERATURE

 

CURRICULUM                                            CREDITS


UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS

ENGL 110  Critical Reading and Writing   3

(minimum grade C-)                                        

 

First Year Experience (FYE)                           1

                                                                            

University Breadth Requirement
Up to 3 credits from each of the University Breadth Requirement categories may be used to simultaneously satisfy the College of Arts and Sciences Breadth Requirements.                                              12

 

Discovery Learning Experience (DLE)        3

 

Multi-cultural Courses                                    3


COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS

Writing: (minimum grade C-)                        3

A second writing course involving significant writing experience including two papers with a combined minimum of 3,000 words to be submitted for extended faculty critique of both composition and content. This course must be taken after completion of 60 credit hours. Appropriate writing courses are normally designated in the semester's Registration Booklet. (See list of courses approved for second writing requirement.)

Mathematics: One of the following              0-4

MATH 113                                                        Contemporary Mathematics (designed for students who do not intend to continue the study of mathematics)             

MATH 114                                                        College Mathematics and Statistics (designed for students who do not intend to continue the study of mathematics)          

MATH 115                                                        Pre-Calculus (designed for students who intend to continue the study of mathematics)                                                    

MATH 221                                                        Calculus I               

MATH 241                                                        Analytic Geometry and Calculus A   

 

Foreign Language: Completion of the intermediate-level course (106) in German, with an additional semester of study in a language chosen in consultation with advisor. The number of credits needed and initial placement will depend on the number of years of high school student of foreign language. Students with three or more years of high school work in a single foreign language, or who have gained proficiency in a foreign language by other means, may attempt to fulfill the requirement in that language by taking an exemption examination through the Foreign Languages and Literatures Department.      4-12

                                                                            

COLLEGE BREADTH REQUIREMENTS

 

Group A                                                              6

Creative Arts and Humanities. Six credits representing two different areas (excluding Music).  One course may be used to satisfy the University General Education requirement.

Group B                                                              6

History and Cultural Change. Six credits representing two different areas (excluding Music).  One course may be used to satisfy the University General Education requirement.

Group C                                                              6

Social and Behavioral Sciences. Six credits representing two different areas (excluding Music).  One course may be used to satisfy the University General Education requirement.

Group D                                                              6

Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Technology.  Six credits representing two different areas.  One course may be used to satisfy the University General Education requirement.

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
Applied Music

MUSC 100 Recital Attendance (six semesters required)             0

MUSC151  Private Study                                   2
MUSC152  Private Study                                   2

MUSC251  Private Study                                   2

MUSC252  Private Study                                   2

MUSC351  Private Study                                   2

MUSC352  Private Study                                   2

Ensemble (six semesters)                                    6

MUSC125 (Collegium Musicum) and/or MUSC321 (Still Breathing)                                                            3

 

Core Courses

MUSC 175/MUSC 176 Class Piano: Elementary I and II        2                                

MUSC 275/MUSC 276 Class Piano: Intermediate I and II      2                                      

MUSC 185/MUSC 186 Ear Training and Sight Singing I and II    4

MUSC 285/MUSC 286 Advanced Ear Training and Sight Singing I and II   4

MUSC 195/MUSC 196 Harmony I and II                                  6

MUSC 295/MUSC 296 Advanced Harmony I and II                6

MUSC 335 Basic Conducting                                                     2

MUSC 211 Introduction to Music History                                3

MUSC 311 Music History: 400-1600                                        3

MUSC 312 Music History: 1600-1827                                      3

MUSC 313 Music History: 1827 to the Present                         3

MUSC205 Music of the World                                                  3

MUSC403 Chamber Music Literature                                        3

MUSC405 Symphonic Literature                                               3

MUSC611 Topics in Music History                                           3

MUSC419  Music Research Seminar                                         3

UNIV401-402 Senior Thesis                                                      6

 

Electives (Music or other)                                                       6


Grade of C- or better required in all courses in major.

CREDITS TO TOTAL A MINIMUM OF     126

 

 

 

 

 

 ROUTING AND AUTHORIZATION:        (Please do not remove supporting documentation.)

 

Department Chairperson                                                                                                        Date                                       

 

Dean of College                                                                                                                       Date                                       

 

Chairperson, College Curriculum Committee___________________________________Date_____________________

 

Chairperson, Senate Com. on UG or GR Studies                                                                   Date                                       

 

Chairperson, Senate Coordinating Com.                                                                 Date                                       

 

Secretary, Faculty Senate                                                                                                       Date                                       

 

Date of Senate Resolution                                                                                                      Date to be Effective               

 

Registrar                                                                  Program Code                                         Date                                       

 

Vice Provost for Academic Programs & Planning                                                                  Date                                       

 

Provost                                                                                                                                   Date                                       

 

Board of Trustee Notification                                                                                                                Date                                       

 

Revised 5/02/06   /khs