Assignment 16
1.
(5
points) Reforms of Pope John XXII (14th Century)
A. Read the following texts:
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Schaefer, Catholic Church Music Through the Ages, Chapter Four.
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links to websites TO BE COMPLETED
B.
Listen to Machaut’s
Messe de Nostre Dame
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LINK TO COURSE WEBSITE
C. Read the comments of critics and the reform statement of Pope John XXII:
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Schaefer, Catholic Church Music Through the Ages, Chapter Four
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Schaefer, “The Expressive and Formative Roles of Music: a Search for Balance in Liturgical Reform,” Antiphon 7:2 (2002): 21-36.
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OTHER LINKS
D. Read the following letter:
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§ LINK
E. Write a response (200-300 words)
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If you disagree with the letter, write a rebuttal
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If you agree with the letter, than write an introduction for the Pope’s reform document, explaining why the reforms are necessary.
F. Grading.
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The paper will be evaluated on both content and with respect to grammar, punctuation, clarity, coherence, and organization. Feedback on all these areas will be given within one week of the paper’s submittal. The rubric for grading this paper follows:
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Item |
Description |
Points |
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Content |
Does the paper contain the required content? Is the paper of adequate length? |
3 |
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Organization, Clarity, Coherence |
Are your observations presented in a logical, easy-to-follow and understand fashion? (The paper does not need to be formal in style, but it still must be logical, clear and coherent.) |
1 |
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Grammar, Punctuation |
Are the rules of English grammar and punctuation correctly observed? (The paper does not need to be formal, but it must be grammatically correct.) |
1 |