EM1201, Sem 1, AY 15/16

Focus on Writing
Writing Reflections

In EM1201, you will write 3 pieces of reflection. Reflections may be written in-class or outside of
class.

The reflection portfolio

The reflection portfolio is a collection of assigned written tasks that you respond to using a
personalized journal. In writing these reflections and having your classmates and tutor to comment
on them, you have the opportunities to

reflect on content
develop and share your ideas with your classmates and tutor
learn about the ideas of your classmates and tutor
comment on their ideas
refine your writing skills

Evaluating your reflection portfolio

The aim of assessing the reflection portfolio is to give you credit for your:
development of written communication skills
effort in reflecting on what you are learning or have learned

Thus, your reflections will be assessed on whether you have clearly achieved the following points
with a focus on content, organization and language:
In-depth thinking of the issue/topic
Relevant and adequate support for the ideas
Coherently and logically arranged ideas
A range of appropriate cohesive devices
Good control of grammar, spelling and punctuation
Fluent and well constructed sentences (a good variety of them)

Writing your reflections

You are to write about 150-200 words for each assignment found in the table on page 2. For this task,
you need to:

plan start with jotting down ideas; organize the main and supporting ideas into two to three
paragraphs, if need be. Write the first draft.
read through the first draft and check that the sentences are grammatically correct and that the
words are accurately used. Make the necessary changes.
ask one or two of your classmates to comment on your reflection. (Comments could be on
similar experiences you have or on what you like about their reflections.)
respond to the comments made by your classmate(s).

Submitting your Reflections

Submit your reflection in TWO ways.
Upload your reflection to the IVLE EM1201 Student Submissions Folder.
Copy and paste the reflection into the Forum in IVLE.

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Read the reflections of other classmates and comment on at least 3.

Respond to any comments made about your reflections.

Reflection Topic

1 Write about a composer that you like very much. Describe how the scores of this
persons music or lyrics make you feel.

Bring a sample of the composers music on your mobile phone. In this way, your
classmates can listen to it and comment on your feelings and the piece of music as well.

2 Before you write:

1. Listen to a, b, or c and Read the biodata on Leon Flescher.
a. Piano Virtuoso Fleisher on Overcoming Disability that Nearly Silenced Career
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZLvhZvO2v4
b. The Leon Fleischer Story http://vimeo.com/6684412
c. Leon Fleisher Reflects: A Peabody Founders Day Interview with Ray Sprenkle
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwEbObtRP_M (Note: skip the beginning
of this and go to about 20 minutes into it.) or

2. Read the biodata about Leon Flescher on YSTs Website -

http://music.nus.edu.sg/01c_aboutus_visiting_04.html

Write a reflection about the things mentioned. Your reflection should include which
source you looked at and a brief summary of it. Also include a clear explanation of
your reaction to the ideas mentioned in the reading. Try to explain your reaction to the
things that he says.
3 Many people are concerned about the future of classical music. Different people have
begun attempting different strategies to increase the interest of the general public in
classical music. One strategy which is being employed is the Flash Mob.
View the following videos and reflect on the events (flash mob), then answer this
question Do you think flash mobs are effective in getting the general public to
attend concerts?

Be sure to:
1)Explain the problem and what flash mobs are
2) Give your opinion about this strategy and why you think it is or is not effective.
Refer to the videos to support your answer.
4) Offer at least one suggestion on how to adapt this type of flash mob or suggest a
new strategy to address the issue of getting people to come to view classical music
performances.
Som Sabadell flash mob @
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBaHPND2QJg&feature=youtu.be
Flash mob at Copenhagen Central station: Copenhagen Phil playing Ravels Bolero
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrEk06XXaAw
Christmas flash mob by Journey of Faith at South Bay Galleria @
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vnt7euRF5Pg

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