eJournal Questions
Send an email message to Dr. Pagnucci with the information below.
To: pagnucci@iup.edu
From: your email address
Cc: your email address (always keep a copy of all your course emails!)
Subject: 121 eJournal: Musical Stories
Body of the Message:
(Copy the questions below into your email message. Type your answers after each question. Then send your completed eJournal to Dr. Pagnucci. Write answers that are as complete as possible. Note also that grammar and spelling will not be counted for eJournals, so just do your best.)
Your Full Name (include your full name at the top of EVERY EMAIL so I can give you credit for your work)
- What was the most interesting song you heard today? Why?
- What was the most surprising song you heard? Why?
- Think about the story song you personally chose and then answer these questions:
3a. Roughly how many times do you think you’ve listened to that song?
3b. What was your early reaction to the song (the first few times you heard it)? Why do you think that was the case?
3c. Has your thinking about the song changed in any way over time? Why or why not?
3d. Do you think you’ll always enjoy listening to this song? What might cause your thinking about the song to change?
- Consider the story songs your group selected and then answer these questions:
4a. What themes/ideas did the songs have in common?
4b. Which song was the most unusual? Why?
4c. What is the key to writing a good story song?
- What do you think you’ve learned by listening to all these story songs?
- Do you think music is a form of literature? Explain your answer.