Exploring Media Objects: The Bay Psalm Book
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Transcript of lecture:
Quick links to some primary sources: Ainsworth version of psalms, Sternhold and Hopkins version of psalms, and Bay Psalm book (click “read online” on the right)
As a reminder, the learning goals of the lecture are:
…for learners to be able to discuss how the Bay Psalm Book engaged with the media of music, singing, speech, and writing.
Discussion questions and forum:
- What books have you used to aid you in singing? Did they function differently from other books you have read? Compare how the book(s) you have used functioned with how the Bay Psalm Book functioned, taking into account factors such as the presence of poetry, the presence of speaking, and how the medium of a printed book affects the medium of sound or singing.
- Discuss the role of poetry in the use of the Bay Psalm Book. How would the book be different if it did not have poetry, and only had prose? Do you think poetry is particularly suited for the medium of a book, the medium of sound, or music/singing? Do you think it is well-suited for various electronic/digital media including webpages, smartphones, kindles, or others? Remember to give examples!
Respond to these discussion questions (or other topics of your choosing, relating to the lectures) here: