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Music Appreciation Syllabus for 2017-2018
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Instructor Information

Instructor

Amy Umlah (Curriculum Vitae)

E-Mail

atumiah@actx.edu

Phone

Phone number not available

Office Location

311

Office Hours

9:00am - 12:30pm

Course Information

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Course

MUSI-1306-008 Music Appreciation

Prerequisites

Course Description

Understanding music through the study of cultural periods, major composers, and musical elements.  Illustrated with audio recordings and live performances. (Does not apply to a music major degree.)

Student Resources Student Resources Website

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

NASM-PAMA Advisories on Hearing Health :

Student information sheets:

Occupational License Disclaimer

Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:

Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact your advisor, the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.

Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

Class Type

Hybrid

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

"America's Musical Landscape," Jean Ferris. 7th Edition

CD Set is Optional
Earlier Editions will not contain all necesary information

Ebooks are allowed

http://www.chegg.com/textbooks/america-s-musical-landscape-7th-edition-9780078025129-0078025125?c_id=sem&preSelection=buy&campaign=&cvosrc=ppc.google.&matchtype=&ef_id=VKrzuAAAAUCQReXX:20150105202736:s

Supplies

Text, notebook, pencil,

Student Performance

After studying the material presented in this course of study, the student will be able to do the following as evaluated by the faculty in the department/program: This course will place an emphasis on listening skills associated with American musical styles. A chronological format of American musical styles will be presented with the same basic listening skills applied to each. Three live listening reports, a final project, class discussion and group projects will be required. Student Performance Objectives are:

1. Understand concepts, terminology and ability to describe music using the elements of music.

2. Demonstrate a chronological overview of American Musical styles, including tribal cultures, immigrant groups, unique folk and demographical cultures, and 20th century popular genres. Complete chapter exam for each topic.

3. Write a descriptive report from specific listening excerpts to include A) musical description in regards to the elements of music, B) non-musical descrition to include title, composer / songwriter, genre / style, historical placement and significance, C) issues selected from musical purpose, cultural, historic influence, or viewpoint from musical critics.

4. Answer specified discussion questions for each topic, and participate in class discussions.

5. Complete a group project that summarizes each decade of the 20th century regarding significant musical achievments in American musical history.

6. Complete a semester individual project as either classroom presentation, research paper or guest interview.

7. Attend three live musical events and write a report following the specified format.

 

This is a Hybrid Course, participation will occur on-campus and online. 

The on-campus class (10:30-11:45) will present materials to both Honors and Traditional sections. Discussions, Quizzes and reports will be presented online within Blackboard.com

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student 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

Disruptive and / or disrespectful behavior toward any person or ethnic group will not be tolerated, and will result in a failing grade. The instructor has the right to remove anyone from the classroom.

There will be NO use of headphones/earphones/earbuds in class

Grading Criteria

Online Exams = 40 %

Listening Reports = 20 %

Live Music Reports = 20 %

Discussions / Class Participation = 20 %

It is the responsibility of the student to arrange and makeup all activities.

Attendance

Attendance is mandatory. The final grade may not exceed attendance  average. 

Calendar

November 4 - Part One Assignments Due

November 11 - Part Two Assignments Due

November 18 - Part Three Assignments Due

November 25 - Part Four Assignments Due

December 2- Part Five Assignments Due

December 9 - Part Six Assignments Due

Additional Information

*Computer labs are avaliable to students for the online component of this course. 

Syllabus Created on:

10/25/17 9:29 PM

Last Edited on:

10/23/18 10:16 AM