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MUS 1118 Vocal Diction II

German and French diction, studied with emphasis on correct pronunciation, with regard to clarity, expressiveness, fundamentals of the International Phonetic Alphabet and sound production as applied to singing and reading.

Division: Liberal Arts, Communication and Social Sciences
Department: Music
Repeatable Credit: No
Offered Online: No

Prereqs: MUS 1117  Approval of Instructor 

Outcomes

  • Pronounce German and French words correctly as read or sung from a written music score.
  • Present an informative speech about a German and/or French composer, singing with correct diction one of the songs he/she has written.
  • Write correctly the symbols of the international phonetic alphabet as one hears the sound pronounced alone and also within the context of a German or French word.

Credit Hours: 2

Classroom Hours: 2