Lake-Sumter State College Course SyllabusCourse Information:Course Prefix/Number: MUL 2010
Course Title: Music Appreciation
CRN: 10460
Credit Hours: 3
Semester: Fall 2017
Class Days, Location, Time: Mondays, South Lake Campus, Building 2 Auditorium, 2:00-3:20 pm
Course Description: This course is an introduction to various music elements, practices and styles found primarily in Western Art music. This course is intended for non-music majors and majors; no prior musical experience is necessary for success in this class.
Instructor Information: Name: Dr. Charise Lindsay
E-Mail: [email protected]
Office Location: FA 2, South Lake – Adjunct office
Phone: 352-323-3651
Office Hours: South Lake – Mondays 11:30-12:30 Online – Wednesdays 6:00-9:00, Thursdays 6:00-8:00 pmLeesburg – Tuesday/Thursday 9:00-9:30 am, and 11:00-12:30
Vital Communication Information:For e-mail, please note that all students are required to use Lakehawk Mail for official college e-mail communications. See the college webpage for instructions on activating Lakehawk Mail (http://www.lssc.edu/lakehawk/Pages/default.aspx).
Sending a private message using the MESSAGES tool in Blackboard is always the most secure method of contacting your Instructor.
Please remember that any phone contact with your Instructor should be of a professional nature. Please always leave a clear, concise, but detailed message with your contact and class information. Always follow up a phone call with a written account via BB Message or e-mail.
Prerequisites/Co-requisites:Prerequisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Textbook & Other Course Materials:Music: An Appreciation – Brief, by Roger Kamien. 9th Edition
ISBN: 978-1-259-87054-5
Publisher: McGraw Hill Education
You may purchase the supplemental listening guides and other materials that accompany this textbook, but it is not required.
Technology Requirements:Blackboard is a required component of this course. Students unfamiliar with Blackboard are expected to complete the Blackboard Orientation from LSSC’s website (http://lssc.edu/dl/Pages/default.aspx) within the first week of classes.
Major writing assignments need to be created and saved in a file format that is compatible with Microsoft Word. If using a word processing program other than Word, it is the student’s responsibility to adhere to all formatting and submission requirements. Please ask for help if you are unsure how to save a file in a Word-compatible format.
Please see the LSSC Lakehawk Page for information on how to obtain Microsoft Office 365 as an LSSC Student (http://www.lssc.edu/lakehawk/Pages/default.aspx).
Student Learning Outcomes:The following outcomes will be assessed in this course. An “outcome” is defined as something studentstake with them beyond this course.
Evaluate a piece of musical work and present a description and opinion of it.
Present an analysis of a musical work utilizing specific terms introduced in class.
Describe and identify musical instruments, voices, and musical periods.
Course Objectives:Objectives are defined as what the course will do &/or what the students will do as part of the course.
The student will demonstrate knowledge of a wide selection of musical literature, the principal eras, genres, and cultural sources.
The student will demonstrate knowledge of representative works of the past and present necessary to evaluate the quality of musical works and performances
The student will demonstrate knowledge of music history and literature of Western and non-Western cultures, including ethnic/multicultural contributions to music, and the relationship of music to other arts.
The student will write article discussions and complete concert reports related to music that is primarily Western Art Music.
The student will listen to, identify, and discuss audio performances of music. The student will prepare creative assignments to supplement understanding of music
and music history concepts and facts. The student will read about and discuss the relationship of Western and non-Western
music to society and other fine arts.
Institutional Policies & Procedures:Academic Integrity:The successful functioning of the academic community demands honesty, which is the basis of respect for both ideas and persons. In the academic community, there is an ongoing assumption of academic integrity at all levels. There is the expectation that work will be independently thoughtful and responsible as to its sources of information and inspiration. Honesty is an appropriate consideration in other ways as well, including but not limited to the responsible use of library resources, responsible conduct in examinations, and the responsible use of the Internet. (See college catalog for complete statement. http://www.lssc.edu/students/Pages/Current/CourseCatalog.aspx)
Important Information for Students with Disabilities:Any student with a documented disability who requires assistance or academic accommodations should contact the Office for Students with Disabilities immediately to discuss eligibility. The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) is located on the Leesburg Campus, but arrangements can be made to meet with a student on any campus. An appointment can be made by calling 352-365-3589 and specific information about the OSD and potential services can be found at www.lssc.edu, then go to “Quick Links” and click on Disability Services. (http://www.lssc.edu/academics/disabilityservices/Pages/Default.aspx)
Privacy Policy (FERPA):The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 CFR Part99) is a Federal law that protects the privacy of a student’s education records. In order for your information to be released, a form must be signed and in your records located in the Admissions/Registrar’s Office.
Zero-Tolerance for Violence Statement:Lake-Sumter State College has a policy of zero tolerance for violence as stated in College Board Rule 2.17. Appropriate disciplinary action will be taken in accordance with Board Rule 2.17.
Attendance/Withdrawal Policies:Institutional Information:Once the Add/Drop period passes, students deciding to discontinue class attendance and/or online participation have the responsibility for formal withdrawal by the withdrawal deadline.
Withdrawal Deadline:Monday 10/30/2017
Instructor Policies:You are allowed two total absences in this course. Additional absences will result in a grade reduction. This course is a hybrid course, which is partially online. Therefore, you must have regular access to a computer or tablet, and internet connection throughout the course.
It is an expectation that you will login to Blackboard at least once a week, and complete all assignments prior to their posted due dates. Some quizzes and exams will only be given online, unless your OSD accommodations state otherwise. You will only be allowed one attempt at each quiz and exam. It is my
expectation that you have read the appropriate chapter, and all pertinent information, including any videos, in the weekly folder before attempting the quiz or exam.
Late Work/Extensions:
Be sure to stick to deadlines in order to receive full credit on all assessments and assignments.
Classroom Etiquette:Please use respect in communicating with the instructor and classmates.
Profanity and other inappropriate content in course postings will result in a grade reduction.
Grading Information:Grading Scale:
A 900-100%B 80-89%C 70-79%D 60-69%F 59% and below
Methods of Evaluation:Your work will be judged against accepted academic standards for writing and documentation.
Assignment Overview & Grade Breakdown:Category Description Points or %
Concert Reports You will complete 2 concert reports during the semester. The format for these will be provided subsequently. One of the concerts must be live. This means that you go to a venue where the performers are physically present as well. The other concert may be recorded and viewed on a computer or television. Each concert must last at least 20 minutes. You must attend the entire concert.
50 points
Article Reviews The article review requires that you read and summarize an article that pertains to music. In addition to the summary, you will explain how it directly or indirectly relates to music history. Articles must come from reliable, peer-reviewed sources like what you would find on jstor. Sources, such as Wikipedia, blogs, and personal websites are not appropriate sources.
25
Music Blogs 10 blogs at 20 points each 200
Listening Project Creative project that incorporates one of the listening 100
Category Description Points or %
examples from the textbook.
Creative Assignments
Includes the Music Journal, Pictures and an Exhibition, and Film Score Assignment.
25
Quizzes 12 at about 40 points each 500
Final 100
Total Points 1000
Course Calendar:Week Begins Ends Objectives & Reading Assignments Items Due
1 8/21 8/27 Part 1, Chapters 1-5 Orientation, Week 1 QuizWeek 1 Music Blog due 8/28 2:00 pm
2 8/28 9/3 Part 1, Chapters 6-10Jazz p. 385-397
Week 2 QuizWeek 2 Music BlogDue 9/4 2:00 pm
3 9/4 9/10 9/4 is Labor Day. No school4 9/11 9/17 Part 2, Chapter 1 Week 4 Middle Ages Quiz
Due 9/18 2:00 pm5 9/18 9/24 Part 2, Chapter 2
Music for Stage and Screen p. 398-408Week 5 QuizDue 9/25 2:00 pm
6 9/25 10/1 Part 3, Chapters 1-6 Week 6 Music BlogDue 10/2 2:00 pm
7 10/2 10/8 Part 3, Chapters 5-9Rock p. 409-4018
Week 7 QuizWeek 7 Music BlogDue 10/9 2:00 pm
8 10/9 10/15 Part 3, Chapters 10-13 Week 8 QuizWeek 8 Music BlogDue 10/16 2:00 pm
9 10/16 10/22 Part 3, Chapters 14 & 15 Music in Nonwestern Cultures p. 421-422
Week 9 QuizWeek 9 Music BlogDue 10/23 2:00 pm
10 10/23 10/29 Part 4, Chapters 1-6 Concert Report 1Due 10/30 2:00 pm
11 10/30 11/5 Part 4, Chapters 7-12 Music in Sub-Saharan Africa p. 423-427
Week 10 QuizWeek 10 Music BlogDue 11/6 2:00 pm
12 11/6 11/12 Part 5, Chapters 1-5 Week 11 Music BlogDue 11/13 2:00 pm
13 11/13 11/19 Part 5, Chapters 6-10 In class extra credit opera
Week Begins Ends Objectives & Reading Assignments Items Due
Classical Music of India p. 428-433 viewingWeek 12 Music Blog Article ReviewDue on 11/20 2:00 pm
14 11/20 11/26 Part 5, Chapters 11-19 Thanksgiving week. Class will meet.
Week 13 Music BlogCreative Assignments Listening Projects Presented on 11/20
15 11/27 12/3 Part 6 segments
16 12/4 12/9 Final Exam Week Monday, December 4th 2:00 pm
Both (2) Concert Reports and the Article Review Due 12/4 @ 2:00
Final Exam12/4 – 2:00pm
Finals 12/5 12/10 Final Exam Week Same as above
Syllabus Disclaimer:Information contained in this syllabus is, to the best knowledge of this instructor, considered correct and complete when distributed to the student. The instructor reserves the right, acting within policies and procedures of Lake-Sumter State College, to make necessary changes in course content or instructional techniques without prior notice or obligation to the student.
