The document provides instructions for a report analyzing a selected track from a CD of nationalistic songs. Students must choose between two song options, and their report should be one double-spaced page describing the title, composer, vocal style, lyrics, instrumentation, and message of the song. The report will be graded based on the accuracy and completeness of content, the logical flow and structure of paragraphs, proper grammar, and correct vocabulary and spelling.
Report 6 (Nationalistic Song) CD 2. Select ONE of the followinga.docx
1. Report 6 (Nationalistic Song): CD 2. Select ONE of the
following:
a) Track 9, Así Es Mi Tierra (Irasema Terraza & Gustavo
Cuautli)
b) Track 10, Yo Soy Mexicano (Jorge Negrete)
Instructions:
Include the title, the name of the composer (if known) and of
the performer. Describe the singing style. Comment on the
vocalist’s breath control and vowel placement. Was there use of
chest voice or falsete? Comment on the lyrics (see translations
in course reader) . Is the song defiant, tender, passionate,
remorseful, detached? Is there any imagery used? Is there any
message? Identify the type of instrumental accompaniment.
A. Length: One (1) page, double-spaced, Times New Roman,
size 12 font.
B. Points: You will receive a maximum of ten (10) points for
each report.
C. Grading: Your reports will be evaluated as follows:
1. Content (3 points)
a) Accuracy: Did you identify the musical genre, title and
composer of the selection), instruments and performance
technique (including vocal and dance styles) correctly?
b) Completeness: Did you provide all of the required
information that was identified in the track instructions?
c) Supporting Detail: Did you support your statements with
actual examples from the track or the readings?
2. Paragraph Construction (2 points)
a) Unity: Are your paragraphs focused? Are all the sentences in
the paragraph related to the main point?
b) Coherence: Do your paragraphs flow logically? Do they make
sense?
3. Conventional Academic Grammar (3 pts.)
a) Sentence Construction: Have you been careful to avoid
incomplete sentences, misplaced modifiers?
b) Verbs: Do you have correct verb and subject agreement? Use
2. of correct verb forms?
4. Vocabulary (2 pts.)
a) Usage: Have you used words with the correct meaning?
b) Spelling: Have you spelled your words correctly?