Music Appreciation Syllabus for 2015-2016
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Course

MUSI-1306-001 Music Appreciation

Prerequisites

Course Description

Designed for the non-music major to increase understanding and enjoyment of music as represented by prominent composers throughout the history of Western Civilization.

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Department Expectations

The National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) and the Performing Arts Medicine Association (PAMA) have developed a comprehensive overview of neuromusculoskeletal, vocal and hearing health issues for postsecondary schools and departments of music.  Information of a medical nature is provided by PAMA; information regarding contextual issues in music programs, by NASM. The following links address the risk of noise-induced hearing loss, neuromusculoskeletal and vocal injury—all of which are widespread and serious public health issues for musicians and others.

NASM-PAMA Advisories on Neuromusculoskeletal \ and Vocal Health

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• Student guide: https://nasm.arts-accredit.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/02/4a_NASM_PAMA_NMH-Student_Guide-Standard_June-2014.pdf
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NASM-PAMA Advisories on Hearing Health :

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• Student guide: https://nasm.arts-accredit.org/publications/brochures-advisories/nasm-pama-nms-vocal-health/
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Student information sheets:

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• Musculosketal: https://nasm.arts-accredit.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/02/5a_NASM_PAMA_NMH-Student_Information_Sheet-Standard-NMH_June-2014.pdf
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• Vocal: https://nasm.arts-accredit.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/02/6a_NASM_PAMA_NMH-Student_Information_Sheet-Standard-Vocal_June-2014.pdf
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• Hearing: https://nasm.arts-accredit.org/publications/brochures-advisories/nasm-pama-nms-vocal-health/
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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

Class Type

Hybrid

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Each student is expected to have his/her own paperback or digital e-book copy of The Enjoyment of Music, 12th edition Shorter, by Joseph Machlis and Kristine Forney AND a new TOTAL ACCESS code for online listening and supplemental content.  The TOTAL ACCESS code is included with a new purchase of textbook or e-book.  If you purchase or rent a previously used book, you will have to purchase an additional new TOTAL ACCESS code from the publisher.

The following course materials are used in this curriculum:

• The Enjoyment of Music, 12th edition Shorter, by Joseph Machlis and Kristine Forney INCLUDING Total Access code for online access of all listening and supplemental materials 

These materials are available at the Amarillo College bookstore, and may also be accessed online at: http://books.wwnorton.com/books/webad.aspx?id=4294987065

Supplies

• access to text and listening materials outlined above
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• reliable and consistent access to ACOnline

Student Performance

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• Identify and understand the basic building blocks of music
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• Identify major social characteristics that have affected the history of music
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• Identify historical musical periods
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• Identify principal composers of each musical period
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• Understand basic formal structures of musicfrom these periods
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• Pinpoint primary environmental influences on the lives of composers from each period
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• Master a common vocabulary for discussion of music of all styles
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• Develop skills of aesthetic judgment and critical thinking through music listening
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• Integrate the role of music within historical, artistic, and cultural traditions
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• Understand the roles that music plays in different cultures
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• Grasp the influence of popular and world music on art music
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• Build skills related to the appreciation of music and music listening
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• Attend all Lectures
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Students Rights and Responsibilities

Log in using the AC Connect Portal

In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .

If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".

Expected Student Behavior

Online communication is should always be curteous in tone.  Profanity and/or targeted negative personal comments will not be tolerated.

Grading Criteria

Each student will be evaluated by Module Quizzes (50%),  Homework Assignments (25%), and other work including Mid-Term Exam, Final Exam, and Concert Report (25%).

Grade scale is as follows:
A = 90-100
B = 80-89
C= 70-79
D = 60-69
F = -59

All assignments are available and open for students to complete for a time period of no less than three days and often up to two weeks, which allows ample time for submission of materials.  Students are accountable for planning their time wisely and submitting work well before deadlines to avoid last-minute technical or human complications.  Course deadlines will NOT be extended.

Attendance

Students are expected to spend approximately 3-5 hours per day (summer term) or 1-2 hours per day (long semester) logged into the course. The entire course, including tests, takes place on the web.

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Additional Information

\ Once the semester begins, students should communicate with the Instructor through the course itself.  Emails should be sent in the class email function.