Introduction to Music Literature Syllabus for 2011-2012
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MUSI-1308-001 Introduction to Music Literature

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Examine basic information and techniques for the study of music literature. Survey from Antiquity to the present.

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COURSE SYLLABUS FOR MUSIC LITERATURE I-MUSI 1308

 

PREREQUISITE:Music major

COURSE DESCRIPTION:Designed to provide the Music major with the basic background for understanding the influences of Western Art Music through the ages.  The Fall Semester (MUSI 1308) deals with music from Antiquity to Classical period.   The Spring semester (MUSI 1309) deals with the Late Classical period through the present time. 

INSTRUCTOR NAME: R. Scott Beckett

OFFICE LOCATION: Music Building Room 311

OFFICE HOURS: TBA, by appointment (Skype is available)

OFFICE PHONE: 371-5351 (DO NOT LEAVE A MESSAGE, I will not receive it.)

CAMPUS E-MAIL: (Since this is a “online-enhanced” class, please use the “mail” function within AC Online for sensitive course information) Campus e-mail: rsbeckett@actx.edu

TEXTBOOK/SUPPLY LIST:

Machlis, Joseph and Forney, Kristine. The Enjoyment of Music, 11^th edition, W.W. Norton & Company.ISBN: 978-0-393-93520-2

The Norton Recordings, 11^th Edition, 8-CDVersion, W.W. Norton & Company. ISBN: 978-0-393-11836-0

 

STUDENT PERFORMANCE/LEARNING OUTCOMES:

After studying the materials presented in this course of study, the student should be able to do the following:

a. List major historical events (revolutions, discoveries, movements, etc...) which affected the course of Western Music and define their effect on composers and their music.

b. List principal composers from Antiquity through the Late Baroque/Early Classical time periods and identify at least one of their most notable works.

c. Be able to identify and understand the construction of musical forms during the time periods in outcome “b.”

d. Understand the most important musical genres connected with each historical time period, and their formal structures.

e. Identify a major environmental influence on the lives of the composers listed in item "b".

ATTENDANCE POLICY: Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the student to attend class. Notification of excused absences (subject to approval of instructor) must be made 48 hours IN ADVANCE of the class period being missed. You may contact me through the AC Online course e-mail function. You will be responsible for material and assignments that are covered in the class period that you miss. NO MORE THAN TWO EXCUSED ABSENCES WILL BE ALLOWED (after 6 absences, the instructor reserves the right to fail the student). Emergencies can occur, and these will be dealt with on an individual basis.  Being late to class and leaving class early will be considered absent.  Please note that this policy does not cover unexcused absences.  Unexcused absences will not be tolerated and will lower your grade.  Students are expected to schedule the final examination time, for this class, and others, into their respective schedules.  You are responsible for that time and being in class during that timeframe.  A minimum subtraction of 1/3 of a letter grade will be deducted for all unexcused absences.  All students are expected to be in class on time (including Course presentations) and stay the entire scheduled time.Students are not allowed to miss examinations.  Plan ahead and accordingly.  “My computer crashed” is not an acceptable excuse.  After two instances have occurred, the instructor reserves the right to fail the student.  Please contact me without panicking, and know that I want you to succeed but will not allow slacking.  Excused absences will be accompanied with an appropriate document of legal note (Physicians note, court order, death certificate, Police report, etc…) “My Girlfriend’s fish died” is not an appropriate excuse.

DISABILITY STATEMENT: Any student who, because of a disabling condition, may require some special arrangements in order to meet course requirements should contact DisAbility Services (SSC 125, phone 371-5436) as soon as possible.

GRADING CRITERIA/GRADE SCALE:

Class Attendance, Preparation (including essays and other non-research paper writings), and Participation: 30%

Exams (4): 40% (10% x 4 exams= 40%)

Research Paper/Course Presentation: 30%

Final Grade is based on the following scale:

A= 90-100%

B= 80-89%

C= 70-79%

D= 60-69%

F= Below 60%

REQUIRED EXAMINATIONS: There will be a total of six examinations in the course of the semester. Four of the six are normal examinations for grading within this course, and the fourth/final exam will NOT be comprehensive.  The examinations may include a variety of formats.  There will also be a syllabus examination and course assessment examinations due 08/30/2011.  These two examinations must be taken in order to be given a grade within this course at all.  So, take them ASAP!

RESEARCH PROJECT: Students will be required to write a minimum 15-page (does not include pictures, title page, or bibliography within the 15-page count) research paper (using proper citations and bibliography) on a musical topic from one of the time periods being discussed in the course of the semester, and make a presentation to the class on said topic. Students are encouraged to choose a topic directly related to their performance field.  The student will make and distribute handouts for the class, have a number of copies of recorded music, and will use MS PowerPoint® to present the project.  The analysis/handout/Paper/Presentation files will be due on 11/10/2011 (NO EXCEPTIONS).  Late papers will not be accepted. Topics must be cleared with the instructor by 08/30/2010 in class. Type your proposed topic, and print with name and date.  Print 2 copies.  If the topic is approved, I will sign both copies. The student will keep one, and the instructor will keep the other.  Please be responsible and prepare in advance.  A lack of preparation on the students’ part does not constitute a crisis for the Professor.

Proper documentation and internal references are required.  Please choose one of the following styles: MLA, ABA, CMS, or parenthetical documentation format and adhere to the rules of the chosen style.  No internet sources may be used as references unless the site is approved by the instructor in advance.  Only ask about viable/credible internet sources.

Also, the students will have all needed files for presentations on an easily accessible drive/format (e.g. - CD, DVD, Thumb/Jump/USB drive).  Downloading files from the internet during the presentation time, and/or expecting the class computer to be able to read your iPod/iPhone is unacceptable.  Be overly-prepared for this presentation!

The format will be: MS Word® file only,12-point Times New Roman font, 1 inch margins, double spaced, footnotes are at 1 inch as well.

QUESTIONS: This syllabus is only an outline of the course of study. If you should have any questions regarding any of the topics mentioned above, I will be happy to discuss them with you. No question is unimportant, and I look forward to working with you. Have a great semester!  Do not speak with the Music Department Chair regarding this course until you have spoken with me regarding your problem(s).

Disclaimer: The instructor reserves the right to alter the syllabus and/or other course content based on the instructor's continuing evaluation of the course.  Students will be alerted to changes made.

Students in this class will not be “given” a grade.  It is the student’s responsibility to “earn” their respective grade for this course.  So, please pay attention to the timeline for this class and all of the due dates for course materials.

Plagiarism on any level will not be tolerated, and it is the student’s responsibility to understand the forms of plagiarism including blatant and collusionary.  Cheating is really dumb.  It degrades the cheater and the academic environment.  Just don’t do it!  Also, textbooks, friends, cheat sheets, and the internet cannot be used for examinations.  The student is only allowed to use their own brain for examinations.  Please use academic honesty and integrity when taking examinations and writing papers. Any counts of plagiarism within this course will be given an automatic grade of “F” for the final grade.

 

Fall 2011 Outline Music Literature I

 

August 23, 2011- Distribute syllabus and explain course expectations, First course questions

August 25, 2011- Prelude 1 Chapters 1, 2

August 30, 2011- Chapters 3, 4

September 1, 2011- Chapters 5, 6

September 6, 2011- Chapters 7, 8

September 8, 2011- Chapters 9, 10

September 13, 2011- Chapter 11, Review

September 15, 2011- Examination 1

September 20, 2011- Video/TBD

September 22, 2011- Prelude 2 Chapters 12, 13

September 27, 2011- Chapters 14, 15

September 29, 2011- Examination 2

October 4, 2011- Video/TBD

October 6, 2011- Prelude 3 Chapters 16, 17

October 11, 2011- Chapters 18, 19

October 13, 2011- Chapter 20, Review

October 18, 2011- Examination 3

October 20, 2011- Video/TBD

October 25, 2011- Demonstration 1

October 27, 2011- Prelude 4 Chapter 21

November 1, 2011- Chapters 22, 23

November 3, 2011- Chapters 24, 25, 26

November 8, 2011- Examination 4

November 10, 2011- Video/TBD

November 15, 2011- Demonstration 2

November 17, 2011- Individual meetings

November 22, 2011- Individual meetings

November 24, 2011- Thanksgiving Holiday

November 29, 2011- Class Presentations

December 1, 2011- Class Presentations

December 5-9, 2011- Final Exam Week (Final Exam, during AC assigned time)

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