Music Literature Syllabus for 2023-2024
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<p>Music Office MB304</p>

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By Appointment 

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Course

MUSI-1307-001 Music Literature

Prerequisites

Course Description

A survey of the styles and forms of music as it developed from the middle ages to the present.  This course will familiarize the student with cultural context, terminology, genres, and notation.

Student ResourcesStudent Resources Website

Department Expectations

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Hours

(3 sch; 3 lec)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

The Enjoyment of Music, 14th edition, W.W. Norton. ISBN: 978-0-393-87664-2

Students must purchase an access code for the eBook/online resources from the book store or from the Norton website.

If you buy an used physical book, you will need to purchase a new access code. 

Supplies

Access to a laptop or computer with reliable internet access.

A laptop, notebook/pen/pencil for note taking (scientific studies have shown us that taking notes by hand helps us remember content better!

Headphones are recommended.

Required textbook and access to online book resources (described above)

Student Performance

  1. Identify the major periods of music history, general style characteristics and genres of each period, and major composers of each period and representative works.
  2. Articulate the relationship between historical developments and events with musical styles and aesthetics.
  3. Gain exposure to the development and influence of world (including non-western) musical styles and traditions.
  4. Critically evaluate musical works using specific terminology and listening skills.

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

a. Students should be on time.

b. Students should come prepared with supplies and assignments. 

c. Cell phones should be silenced and put away No Exceptions! 

d. Students should demonstrate a willingness to learn and participate .

e. Student are encouraged to bring note-taking materials to each class. 

Grading Criteria

Online Book Tutorials and Inquizitive Activities: 30%

Blackboard Assignments (reflections, discussions): 30%

Group Project: 10%

Concert Reports (2 total): 10%

Midterm and Final Exams: 20% total 

Final Grade is based on the following scale:

A= 90-100%

B= 80-89%

C= 70-79%

D= 60-69%

F= Below 60%

Attendance

Attendance for this course is required and will be taken each class. For full credit, students should arrive before class starts and remain the full class. 

Initial five absences without penalty. Afterward each absence will lower your final grade by a letter. 

Three Tardies (within 10 min) will lower your final grade by a letter. 

Perfect Attendance will raise your final grade by a letter. 

Calendar

For full calendar details see Blackboard (dates on Blackboard are definitive, tentative overall calendar posted under "Welcome and Important Information"

Additional Information

Detailed information for all assignments, including Concert Reports and Group Projects, will be posed on our Blackboard site. 

Syllabus Created on:

01/14/24 4:30 PM

Last Edited on:

01/14/24 4:40 PM