1st Syllabus & Grading Policy

This grading policy is designed to assess a student's comprehensive understanding, analytical application, and independent thought. It emphasizes the ability to connect academic knowledge with performance practice through a variety of assessments, offering opportunities for students to showcase their unique strengths as performers and scholars.

本評鑑標準旨在評估學生的綜合理解、分析應用與獨立思考能力。其設計強調連結學術知識與演奏實踐的能力，透過多元的評量方式，給予學生展現其演奏專業與學術思維的機會。

1. Class Participation & Discussion (課堂參與及討論) — 20%

Criteria: This is not merely an attendance grade. It is based on the quality of prepared participation in class discussions. This includes:

     Preparation: The assigned readings and listening have been completed, and being able to offer viewpoints or questions.

        Quality of Contribution: Clearly articulating one's analysis of repertoire, stylistic interpretation, or historical context.

        Interactive Thinking: Responding constructively to the instructor and peers, showcasing critical thinking.

評鑑標準：這不只是「出席」。評分的依據是學生是否有準備地參與課堂討論。這包括：

課前準備：是否完成指定的閱讀與聆聽，並能提出觀點或問題。

發言品質： 是否能清晰地闡述自己對樂曲分析、風格詮釋或歷史背景的看法。

互動思辨： 是否能建設性地回應老師與同學的觀點，展現批判性思維。

Purpose: To encourage active learning and real-time critical thinking, which are key to becoming a mature interpreter.

評量目的：鼓勵主動學習與即時思辨的習慣，這是成為一位成熟詮釋者的關鍵。

2. Listening Assignments (聆聽報告) — 25%

Criteria: There will be 2-3 written assignments during the semester. Designated format as follows:

Comparative Listening Report: For a single piece, write a short analysis comparing 2-3 recordings or concerts, focusing on interpretive differences in tempo, vibrato, bowing, and phrasing.

評鑑標準：在學期中，將有 2-3 次指定的書面作業。作業形式如下：

比較聆聽報告：針對同一首樂曲的 2-3 個錄音版本或現場演出，撰寫一份短篇報告，分析並比較演奏者在速度、揉音、弓法、樂句等方面的詮釋差異。

Purpose:To cultivate skills in deep listening, and to transform external knowledge and feelings into personal insight.

評量目的：培養學生深度聆聽的能力，並將外部知識與感受轉化為個人觀點。

3. Midterm Project (期中專題報告) — 25%

Criteria: Students will choose a specific topic related to the first half of the semester for a focused mini-research project, and present as follows:

In-Class Presentation: A 10-minute presentation to the class introducing a composer, a work, or a performance style.

評鑑標準：學生選擇一個與前半學期內容相關的特定主題，進行一次集中的小型研究，並以以下形式呈現：

課堂專題簡報 (In-Class Presentation): 製作一份 10 分鐘的簡報，向全班介紹一位作曲家、一首樂曲或一種演奏風格。

Purpose: To assess the student's ability to synthesize knowledge, focus on a specific topic, and conduct independent research and present findings clearly.

評量目的：評估學生整合前半學期知識、聚焦特定議題並進行獨立研究與清晰表達的能力。

4. Final Project (期末成果) — 30%

Criteria: This is the most significant project of the semester. To allow performance majors to leverage their strengths, students may choose one of the following two formats:

Option A: Research Paper: A formal 8-10 page academic paper that delves deeply into a chosen topic. Suitable for students with a strong interest in musicological research.

Option B: Lecture-Recital: A sub 20 minute presentation where the student selects a work (or movement) relevant to the semester's content. The student will speak for no more then 10 minutes, explaining their historical research, analysis, and interpretive philosophy, and then **perform** the work to demonstrate their points.

評鑑標準：這是本學期最重要的成果。為了讓演奏主修的學生能發揮所長，學生可**自由選擇**以下任一形式來呈現學期所學：

選項 A：學術研究報告 (Research Paper): 一份 8-10 頁的正式學術報告，進行更深入的主題探討。適合對音樂學術研究有濃厚興趣的學生。

選項 B：講座式演奏會 (Lecture-Recital): 學生選擇一首（或一個樂章）與本學期內容相關的曲目，進行一場 20 分鐘以內的講座式演奏。學生需要口頭解說不超過 10 分鐘，闡述自己對該曲目的歷史考證、樂曲分析與詮釋理念，並現場演奏該曲目來印證自己的觀點。

Purpose: This is the ultimate test of the course's core principle: "connecting knowledge with practice." Option A assesses deep academic skill, while Option B directly evaluates the student's comprehensive ability to translate academic research into tangible performance decisions—a method tailor-made for performance majors.

評量目的：這是對本課程核心宗旨——「連結知識與實踐」的最終檢驗。選項 A 評量學術深化能力；選項 B 則直接評量學生將學術研究轉化為實際演奏決策的綜合能力，是為演奏主修學生量身打造的評量方式。