Trace the development of the musical from The Black Crook through Spiderman.
Recognize major musicals by major composers.
Recognize major musicals by major librettists and lyricists.
Recognize the relationship between book, lyric, song, dance and spectacle in the modern musical.
Distinguish between various forms such as opera, comic opera, operetta, musical comedy, etc.
Express your critical evaluation of productions in performance.
Disability Statement
Emporia State University will make reasonable accommodations for
persons with documented disabilities. Students need to contact the Director of Disability
Services and the professor as early in the semester as possible to ensure that classroom
and academic accommodations are implemented in a timely fashion. All communication
between students, the Office of Disability Services, and the professor will be strictly confidential.
This class will follow the ESU Dishonesty Policy. Download it here.
All assignments are due on the day they are assigned at class time.
Late assignments will not be graded. But you must turn them in to pass.
All written assignments must be typed or electronically transmitted.
If you arrive late to class, you will be considered absent.
Early departure from any class will also count as an absence.
Bring your book, something to write with and note paper to each class.
Participation in school plays and/or activities will not excuse you from class work.
Spring 2011
Term assignments
Attendance and quizzes (50 points)
See a musical this term (50 points)
First exam (100 points)
MIDTERM exam (100 points) Research project (100 points)
FINAL exam (100 points)
Attendance statement. Absences affect your progress through the
course. You will begin the semester with 50 attendance points. Each absence or tardy will deduct 5 points.
