Savannah State University
College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
Department of Fine Arts, Humanities, and Wellness
MUSC 1101 01: Music Appreciation
PAYNE HALL Room 207: Tuesday & Thursday 9:30am-10:45am
FALL 2015
Instructor: Professor Jacquelyn Hamilton
Office: Kennedy 112 Office Hours: Mon & Wed 9am-2pm
COURSE
DESCRIPTION: MUSC 1101 Music
Appreciation 3 Credits
An introductory
music course which emphasizes the repertoire most frequently heard in concert
halls today—music from the baroque period to the present. Course content
includes jazz, American popular idioms, and music from a wide span of cultures,
including Indian, Arabic, Indonesian, African, Japanese, and Chinese.
PREREQUISITE:
NONE
TEXTBOOK
The
Enjoyment of Music; Forney, K. & Machlis, J. (11th Shorter
Edition) (January 2011) ISBN 978-0-393-93415-1
OUTCOMES
& OBJECTIVES
INSTITUTIONAL STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Written Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Ethical Reasoning
- Quantitative Literacy
- Information Literacy
- Integrative Learning
PROGRAM STUDENT OUTCOMES (PSLOs)
- Produce Meaningful Creative Work (ISLOs 2, 5)
- Apply Knowledge Interdisciplinary contexts (ISLOs
2, 6)
- Employ professional entrepreneurial practices
(ISLOs 2, 3, 4, 5)
- Communicate Effectively (ISLOs 1)
- Utilize Technology (ISLOs 1, 3, 4, 5)
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (SLOs)
- Make informed judgments about music forms from
various cultures including one’s own culture. (PSLO E)
- Recognize the fine, literary, and performing arts
as expression of human experience (PSLO E)
- Discern the impact and role of artistic and
literary achievement in society and one’s personal life (PSLO D)
- Demonstrate or articulate an understanding of the
elements of music (PSLOs D, E)
- Gain appreciation of western classical music including jazz. (PSLO D)
COURSE
TEACHING OBJECTIVES
·
Students will
write a 10 page term paper on the critical analysis of three compositions using
terminology learned in class. (SLO I)
·
Students will be
evaluated by test, quizzes, listening assignments, and a term paper on material
from each chapter. (SLO IV)
·
Students will
participate in listening projects that will compare western classical music to
today’s music. (SLO V)
·
Students will
facilitate class discussion on assigned video and audio clips. (SLO I)
·
Students will
analyze musical compositions from assigned video and audio clips (SLO IV)
·
Students will
learn to describe the emotional content of a composition from assigned video
and audio clips (SLO II)
COURSE FORMAT: This course will be largely based on
traditional lecture format and it will rely on extensive use of audio and video
materials. In preparation for each lecture, students are expected to read ahead
in their textbooks and take advantage of the Study Space (http://www.wwnorton.com/college/music/enjoyment-of-music11/shorter/) covering the individual chapters listed in
the course schedule.
COURSE
POLICIES/REQUIREMENTS: Students are expected to demonstrate a high standard of
academic honesty in all phases of academic work and college life. Academic
dishonesty represents an attack on intellectual integrity without which there
can be no true education. In taking tests and examinations, completing
homework, laboratory work, and writing papers, students are expected to perform
honestly. Consequently, Savannah State has established the following policies
for detected acts of academic dishonesty.
- All
cases of detected academic dishonesty will be reported by the faculty to
the Vice President for Academic Affairs.
- Plagiarism
or cheating in any academic work will result in a recorded grade of
"F" for that work.
- A
second offense during the course of a student's academic career at
Savannah State will result in an "F" for the course in which the
academic dishonesty has occurred. In addition, students who have committed
a second offense of academic dishonesty during their academic career at Savannah
State will be placed on academic probation for a minimum of one semester.
- A
third incidence of academic dishonesty during a student's career at
Savannah State will result in immediate dismissal from the College.
CLASS DECORUM: Electronic devices, cellular phones, PDAs and
pagers are often times important means to communicate. These devices,
however, can be disruptive for the user and others when activated in
classrooms. As a matter of respect to others in the classroom, you are not to
engage in conversations unrelated to the current activities of this course, use
cell phones or other electronic devices (turn off such items before
entering my classroom), or work on anything unrelated to MUSC 1101 (assignments
for other courses, newspapers, puzzles, etc.) during class time. Individuals
engaged in such activities will be asked once to cease. The second time they
will be told to leave the classroom. Repeat offenders may be expelled from the
class. Additionally, you are asked to remove any trash (especially snack
wrappers and waste) when you leave. FULL MEALS ARE NOT PERMITTED IN CLASS!
Please help to keep the room clean for yourselves and others.
ATTIRE: Students are expected to come to class appropriately attired. You will be asked to leave class for inappropriate attire. This includes but is not limited to wearing PJs to class, undergarments showing, etc. Please refer to the Student Handbook for complete details. Ignorance of the policy is not an excuse for showing up to class inappropriately attired.
COMMUNICATION: It is your obligation
to read, follow, and complete all assignments and other instructions (verbal or
written) given to you in the course of this semester. You are responsible for
any information or instructions given out in any of the following ways:
- Class
Announcements: At the
beginning of class, I may make brief announcements about important
information related to MUSC 1101. You are responsible for this
information, whether you are present or not at that time. Be
prompt to class.
- Email: Questions about unclear
materials should be sent to me via email, and these may be answered
individually or at the beginning of a subsequent class (as
appropriate). Feel free to send questions or notify me of problems
at any time via email, but make sure that your message includes (1) a
header with the word "MUSC 1101" and (2) your full name at the
end of the message. I will not answer any message that is
not properly identified or lacks a full name. I will generally respond
within 24 hours.
- Course Web
Pages: All
course information will be posted on Desire to Learn (D2L), including
copies of the syllabus, schedule, review materials and links to other
useful information. When in doubt about any assignment, refer to the web
pages. These pages will be updated throughout the semester.
- Office Hours
& Out of Class: Official
office hours will be posted on my door and on D2L. Additionally, I will be
glad to speak with you at any time that I am not otherwise occupied, but
to ensure that I will be available, set up an appointment (via email or
phone message). For emergencies, please call me at my office and leave a
message if I am not in, or use email.
TESTING
PROCEDURES: Dates for all tests will be announced at least one week in
advance.
During
graded exams you may not keep any large personal items with
you (book bags, skateboards, etc. must be placed away from your seats,
preferably at the front and sides of the room). Please note that I
assume no responsibility for the security of your belongings. Bring
only what you need to class on test days, and if possible, secure your valuable
items elsewhere before class. Students may not leave the classroom once
testing begins.
During
graded exams you may not have any personal electronic devices (cell phones,
PDAs, games, etc.) or other study items visible to the proctors. If a proctor
can see such an item (whether it is in use or not), you will be assumed to be
cheating and dealt with accordingly.
POLICY
FOR MAKE-UP EXAMS AND QUIZZES
Exams:
Make-ups for exams will be allowed only in the four following cases, all of
which require documentation:
- Sustained
illness (generally 3 or more consecutive days) requiring treatment by a
physician. [produce a note from the attending physician]
- Death
in the immediate family (defined as parent, child, brother, sister,
grandparent) within five calendar days prior to a test. [copy of the
obituary required]
- Officially
sanctioned SSU activities in which you are a regular team or group member.
[produce a note from the sponsor or coach]
- Observation of a religious holiday. [documentation of the holiday and your affiliation required
Other
excuses will be considered, but may not be approved as a viable excuse.
In other words, the professor decides whether or not student qualifies for a
Make-up Exam.
Daily
Quizzes: Quizzes will test on the assigned reading for each class, or homework
research topics. NO MAKE UP QUIZZES.
Failure
to appear at an announced exam /quiz will result in a grade of "0"
(zero) for the assessment. Late arrivals at tests will not be given any
additional time to complete the test, nor will instructions or audio portions
of the test be repeated.
No
extra credit work will be accepted in lieu of or in addition to the tests.
HONOR CODE: All graded work, i.e., tests and quizzes, in
this class must be your work alone. You are never to collaborate with anyone on
tests in this class, and you are not allowed to use your text, notes, or other
aides of any kind when you are testing. Violators will be given zeros for
such work as grades.
GRADING
SCALE & POLICIES:
90-100
A
80-89
B
70-79
C
60-69
D
59
& Below F
Grading
Policies:
·
Tests
30%
·
Midterm
20%
·
Final
20%
·
Term
Paper 20%
·
Quizzes/Assignments
10%
ATTENDANCE:
Attendance
will be taken every class period. Students are permitted four (4) absences. The
fifth absence results in your final grade being lowered by one letter grade,
the sixth absence equals a two letter grade deduction, and the seventh absence
equals a three letter grade deduction.
Any student with ten absences – excused or unexcused
– will receive an F for this class.
NOTE: Students who are absent because of
participation in approved University activities must complete the scheduled
work before the absence. I will take into consideration religious holidays,
summons, jury duty, or emergency situations with the proper documentation. I do
not accept sickness without a doctor’s excuse, court dates, arrests, doctor’s
appointments, or babysitter issues.
Students
with perfect attendance will receive extra incentives (including no tardiness
or leaving class early.) The only excused absences are for
college-required field trips and will require authentication.
DROPPING THE
COURSE: A student may drop
this course without penalty by withdrawing on or before the “Last Day to
Drop a Class” date, which for the Fall 2015 semester is October 7th,
2015.
Prospective
Graduating Seniors: It is
your responsibility to alert faculty at the beginning of the semester if you
will graduate in the current semester. This is necessary so that faculty can
work with you to ensure that all work and examinations are completed before the
end of semester deadlines for reporting senior grades etc. Failure to alert
your faculty in a timely manner may jeopardize your graduation and
participation in commencement for that semester.
DISABILITY
STATEMENT: Savannah State
University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to students with
documented disabilities, as required under federal law. Disabilities may
include learning disabilities, ADD, psychological disorders, brain injury,
Autism spectrum disorders, serious chronic medical illnesses, mobility
impairment, vision or hearing loss or temporary injuries. SSU also provides
free, professional, confidential, individual and group counseling, homeless
services and referrals. The Counseling and Disability Centers is located in
King Frazier 233 and staff is available from 8a.m. - 5p.m. You may also
schedule appointments by calling 912.358.3129. Another resource for mental
health emergencies is the GA Crisis and Access Line, available 24 hours a day
at 1.800.715.4225.
Quality
Enhancement Plan (QEP) Statement: In support of the Savannah
State University's Quality Enhancement Plan, “The Write Attitude,” and the
outcomes of this course, students will produce a minimum of 10 pages of writing
during the semester in a variety of forms. These include but are not limited to
Assignments and a Power-point Presentation.
WRITING
ASSIGNMENTS: The proper format for written assignments are as follows:
typed, 12pt, doubled space, New Times Roman, 1” margins top and bottom, 1.25”
margins left and right. All papers will conform to MLA format.
DO NOT
PLAGIARIZE!
Plagiarism will earn a student a zero grade for the class, not just for the
paper. Plagiarism is a serious offence and is grounds for failure of the
course and expulsion from the university. To avoid copyright infringement
all paraphrased resource material should be properly cited. Successful
completion of these papers fulfills all three of the course’s student learning
objectives: communication ability, life-long learning ability, and the critical
thinking ability.
Power-point
presentation not turned in on time will be penalized one (1) letter grade (10
points). The presentation will not be accepted more than one (1) day
late.
A
minimum of three (3) sources should be used and only one may be an encyclopedia
(such as Grove’s, Baker’s, etc., but not Wikipedia). You may use only ONE
non-encyclopedic source from the Internet and must give the complete URL
address to be used. Please do not use the class textbook or quote
professor via your class notes. A bibliography must be attached
in standard form. Additional points will be subtracted for lack of source
citations or for insufficient paper length.
Grammar
and spelling will count. Do not use terms you do not understand. Do
not include lists of composer’s works, graphs, and pictures within the body of
the paper. Any lists should be as an addendum and not counted as part of
the required page.
PRESENTATION
CRITERIA:
1.
Name of
the compositions and the composers
2.
Background
information on the composers and the compositions
3.
Era and
characteristics of the era in which the compositions were written
Describe
the compositions in the following way using the terms learned in class: (These
pieces should have characteristics that are specific to the era in which they
were written)
1.
Melody
2.
Harmony
3.
Texture
4.
Tempo
5.
Dynamics
6.
Mediums
7.
Find
the translations/words for the songs
8.
How does
the soloist play a role in telling the story in the songs?
9.
How
does the accompaniment play a role in telling the story in the songs?
10.
What is
your overall impression of the performances?
11.
Works
cited page
This
syllabus may be revised, if circumstances warrant. You will be notified
formally if any changes are made.
IMPORTANT DATES:
Friday, August 21: NA Deadline
Wednesday, September 30: Midterm Grades Due
Wednesday, October 7: Last day to drop without academic penalty
Thursday, October 8: Friday, October 9 – Fall Break
Thursday, November 12: Founder’s Day
Wednesday, November 25 – Friday, November 27: Thanksgiving Break
Monday, November 30: Last day of class
FINAL EXAM REVIEW
Tuesday, December 1 and Thursday, December 3
FINAL EXAM
Wednesday, December 9 @ 8am-10am
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