MUSI 241 - Introduction to Language Diction

(3 hours) Prerequisite: Admitted to Horton School of Music. A study of pronunciation and basic dictionary translation skills in the English, Italian, French, Spanish and German languages as applied to singing using Phonetics and the International Phonetic Alphabet. Required for Bachelor of Arts degrees in Choral or Instrumental Music Education, Vocal Performance, Music and Worship Leadership, and Music Therapy. The professor will model technology use in the classroom by using at least one of the following: Power Point, internet research, Blackboard, etc. This course cannot be challenged.