We will begin by examining critical concepts and issues related to weekly topics and prepare for more in-depth discussion of these issues. Between week 4 and week 15, students will then take turns leading the discussion. Each student will be assigned one of the required readings, introducing, demonstrating, and evaluating the arguments included in the article in question. Each presenter will decide which repertory to focus on. He/she will also be in charge of selecting a recording of the relevant musical works and providing musical examples for the rest of the class. Presenters are strongly encouraged to demonstrate their points on their major instrument as an alternative to playing a recording. The required reading assignments are due at the beginning of each class meeting. Those not presenting in a given week will be expected to raise questions about, and to provide criticism of, the presenter’s viewpoints.課程綱要