Course Syllabus

MusAppSyllSpring2018-1-1.docx 

STATE COLLEGE OF FLORIDA

Fine & Performing Arts Department

e MUL: 2010, Music Appreciation e

Bradenton, CRN 20126

Spring 2018

January 8, 2017 – May 3, 2017

 

Ms. Laura M Spaulding

Office Phone Number: SCF Music office manager: 941.752.5351

E-mail: spauldl@scf.edu

Office hours: 6:45 p.m., Building 11, room 174, Bradenton campus

 

Credit: Three semester hours. Three hours per week, Monday, 7 – 9:50 p.m. at the Bradenton campus.

 

Course Description: (3) (A.A.) No prerequisite musical skills or knowledge are required. This course meets Area IV requirements for the A.A./A.A.S./A.S. general education requirements and part of the six-hour International/Intercultural requirement. This course is an aural/lecture survey of music, composition and technique from antiquity to the present, emphasizing the historical, political, cultural and scientific values that have shaped world music.

 

Purpose:

1. To develop an aural concept of major styles of music in music history through the study of selected compositions;
2. To develop an interest in and appreciation of music through exposure to representative masterworks;
3. To develop and awareness of the role music plays in our culture; and,
4. To develop and elementary concept of the components of music: i.e., pitch, rhythm, timbre, dynamics, texture and form.

 

Student Learning Outcomes:

            Students may access course performance standards by clicking on the “Course Performances Standards” link at the following web address: http://scf.edu/Academics/CoursePerformanceStandards.asp . A hard copy may be obtained from the instructor or from the Department Office.

 

Course Procedure:

TEXT

1. Participants will be expected to obtain regular access to textbook and Connect website – eBook or print - (Experience Music! Fourth edition) by Katherine Charlton, McGraw Hill). The CDs are optional since the music is included on the textbook online “Connect” site.
2. You must register for the textbook online Connect site during the first week of class. Your quizzes are on the Connect site. The link is on Canvas. You can register for a three week trial and then register with your code after you purchase it.
3. The course will follow the order of the materials as presented in the textbook.
4. Compositions will be chosen from each chapter to be studied as models for developing an aural concept of major styles in music history. Students are expected to listen and evaluate the assigned compositions. Usually the “Featured” compositions.

 

• STUDENT EVALUATION

1. Each Unit will have a quiz on the Connect web site.
2. Tests in class will follow each of the units listed below under “Topic Outline”. Tests II, III, IV, V and the Final will also include musical listening examples for identification.
3. The Final exam will cover Unit VI only and is NOT comprehensive.

 

• EXTRA LISTENING

1. Students are required to attend at least two concerts as part of the development of listening and evaluating skills taught in the course. Students must attend at least one concert featuring music from classical, Broadway or jazz music repertoire. The second concert may be of your choosing. Concerts must be attended during this term. Students must prepare a written report of each concert. Refer to the guidelines in Canvas module.
2. The reports will be presented by writing a paper following guidelines found in the Concert Reports folder in Canvas. The first report is due at Midterm, Saturday, March 3, by 11:59 p.m. and the second one is due by Saturday, April 28, by 11:59 p.m. Please go soon and turn in reports early- as you attend them – don’t wait until the last minute to turn them in! You may upload the file or copy and paste as you do with other assignments. Also send a pdf or bring a program and ticket stub if possible.

Topic Outline:

1. The Fundamentals of Music (Text: Chapters 1 – 3) Week 1
2. Medieval and Renaissance Music (Chapters 4 – 5) Weeks 2 & 3

• Baroque Music (Chapters 6 – 10) Weeks 4 - 6

1. Classical Music (Chapters 11 – 15) Weeks 7 - 9
2. Romantic Music (Chapters 16 – 25) Weeks 10 - 12
3. 20^th Century Music (Chapters 26, 27, 29, 31,33, 34, 35, 36, 38, 39) Weeks 13 - 16

 

Evaluation:

1. The following formula will be used to determining the final grade:

Attendance/Participation- 20 %   Homework/Quizzes – 20%    Tests- 40%

Reports - 10%  Final exam (Unit VI only) -10%

     

1. Grading scale:

90 – 100 = A                     60 – 69 = D   

80 – 89 = B                       0- 59 = F

70 – 79 = C

     

 

Attendance:

Because this class is participatory in nature, attendance is extremely important. One absence may be excused by the instructor with prior approval or with documentation if you miss due to severe illness or unavoidable circumstance. The reason for the absence must be given to the instructor in writing. The validity of excused absence is at the sole discretion of the instructor. If the absence is not excused, 100% will be deducted from your attendance/participation grade for that day; if excused 20% will be deducted for one excused absence. After missing 2 or more classes, according to SCF policy, you may be asked to withdraw from the class. Or I may withdraw you. Tardiness of more than ten minutes or leaving class more than ten minutes early will deduct 5% - 10% depending on the length of class time missed. If you miss class on a test day you must bring a written, verifiable excuse or you will not be allowed to make up the test for full credit. It is your responsibility to arrange a make up test time at the testing center; do this online through the Student Services link then go to Testing and Assessments; the link is found at the top of SCF home page. You must let the instructor know when you have scheduled the test by emailing the form to me. You may not take the test otherwise.

 

Canvas:

Students must log on to the class Canvas site Wednesday and Sunday. Important information and study tools will be posted. If a student does not log on, 5% will be deducted from the participation/attendance grade for each missing log on. Use the Resource Center if you don’t have access to a personal computer.

 

Prohibiting Recording Device: The use of recording devices during class is prohibited, except when the use of such devices is approved as an accommodation through the college Disability Resource Center. In such cases the student must provide a copy of their Memo of Accommodation and meet with the instructor to discuss how best to provide the approved accommodation.

 

 

Withdrawal from a course (no refund):

In accordance with the State College of Florida policy as stated in the college catalog, a student may withdraw from any or all courses without the academic penalty of a "WF" grade by the withdrawal deadline as listed in the academic calendar, Catalog or on the SCF website. A student in an accelerated or short-term course may withdraw without the academic penalty of a "WF" grade any time before the withdrawal deadline specific for the course. When a "WF" is entered, it is recorded in the student's permanent record and calculated as an "F" in the grade point average. SCF encourages the student to discuss a withdrawal with the instructor prior to withdrawing. A student who withdraws from any or all courses can withdraw online. Students should consult with the Financial Aid Services office prior to any course withdrawal.

Course withdrawals, after the deadline for the term or accelerated or short term course as published in the academic calendar, will result in a grade of "WF" which is computed in the term and cumulative GPA. Appeal request forms, accompanied by an explanation and documentation detailing major extenuating and documented circumstances, should be directed to the Vice President of Academic Affairs, who has the final approval/dis-approval authority. If the appeal is granted, the "WF" grade would be changed to a "W" without GPA consequences. Forms can be obtained from the respective campus advising centers.

Effective Fall 1997, the state mandates a student will be permitted a maximum of three attempts per course. An "attempt" is defined as registration in a class after the end of the registration period.

A student must take responsibility for initiating the withdrawal procedure. If this procedure is not followed, a grade of "WF" may be recorded for the student and "F" calculated in the grade point average.

If a "WF" is entered, it will be recorded on the permanent record and calculated as "F" in the grade point average.

All withdrawal policy statements apply to part-time as well as full-time degree credit and developmental credit students.

In accordance with the State College of Florida policy as stated in the college catalog, students may withdraw from any course or all courses without academic penalty of a WF by the withdrawal deadline as listed in the State College of Florida academic calendar. This semester this date is March 20, 2018. The student must take responsibility for initiating the withdrawal procedure. Students are strongly encouraged to talk with their instructors first before taking any withdrawal action.

 

In addition, students should note that faculty may also withdraw students for violating policies, procedures, or conditions of the class, as outlined in individual class syllabi, and such action could affect financial aid eligibility.

 

Statement of Plagiarism:

Plagiarism is the use of ideas, facts, opinions, illustrative material, data, direct or indirect wording of another scholar and/or writer – professional or student – without giving proper credit. Expulsion, suspension, or any lesser penalty will be imposed for plagiarism. Please learn the proper method for citing works. Consult the Resource Center or an English teacher or the website below. This applies to your concert reports.

 

Standards of Conduct:

Students are expected to abide by all Lancer Student Handbook guidelines at all times.

 

 

Statement of Nondiscrimination: State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF) is an equal opportunity and access institution that does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, religion, age, national origin/ethnicity, color, marital status, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation and any other factor prohibited under applicable federal, state, and local civil rights laws, rules and regulations in any of its educational programs, services or activities, including admission and employment.

 

Religious Observances: If you expect to be absent due to religious observances you must provide me with advance notification, in writing, of the purpose and anticipated length of any absence by the end of the second week of classes. At that time, you and I will agree upon a reasonable time and method to make up any work or tests missed.

 

Disability Resource Center Information:  State College of Florida, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, will provide classroom and academic accommodations to students with documented disabilities.  Students are responsible for registering with the Disability Resource Center (DRC) in order to receive academic accommodations. Reasonable notice must be given to the DRC office (typically 5 working days) for accommodations to be arranged. It is the responsibility of the student to provide each instructor with a copy of the official Memo of Accommodation. DRC Contact Information: Email: drc@scf.edu  Phone: 941-752-5295  Website: http://scf.edu/StudentServices/DisabilityResourceCenter

 

 

Online Tutoring and Study Skills Support. A collection of Web sites to help students enhance their study skills and to provide tutoring support for their coursework is available 24/7. Emphasis is on mathematics, English and reading improvement. Support for many other subjects is also available. Accessing these resources is as easy as ABC: a.) Go to http://www.scf.edu/Pages/163.asp.

b.) Click Student Success Resources link.

c.) Click Virtual Tutoring and Study Skill Support Link.  

 

Department Chair information: If you encounter a problem in the course, you should work with me to resolve it. If you need help and I am unable to help or am unavailable, contact Ms. Melodie Dickerson, Chair of the Music Department by email, dickerm@scf.edu

 

MusAppLearnOutcomes.doc

These are the Syllabus and Learning Outcomes documents for this term.  Please read them, print them out and put them in your folder.  You will be asked to take a short quiz that highlights the main points that will help you be successful in the course.