Journal Synopsis Assignment
- Journal of Music Theory – 1957-present (Hubert)
- Perspectives of New Music – 1962-present (Lissa)
- Music Theory Spectrum – 1979-present (Lindsay)
- Music Analysis – 1982-present (Dana)
Survey the articles in your assigned journal from the first date of publication through the most recent issue. In your presentation and written synopsis you should summarize of the evolution of the main topics over time, highlighting the most influential papers published in the journal, and providing descriptive statistics about the topics/area of research covered by the articles and book reviews. If relevant, make note of any major debates that occurred through letters to the editor.
Presentations: March 9th
- 20 minutes covering the history of the journal and its publication trends
Written synopses due: March 11th (via email)
- 7-10 pages of prose (double-spaced, 12pt font, 1″ margins) describing the the history of the journal and its publication trends plus appendices providing detailed visual information about the publication trends
Final Projects
Presentations: April 13th and 20th
Written synopses due: April 27th (via email)