Western Carolina
University
SYLLABUS
Music Appreciation
MUS 101 – 01
Fall 2010
MWF, 9:05 – 9:55 am
FPAC 130
Instructor: Dr. Travis Bennett
Email: tbennett@email.wcu.edu
Phone: 227-3957
Office: Coulter 154
Office hours: MWF,
10:10-11:00 am, TR, 9:00-10:00 am, or by appointment
Website: http://paws.wcu.edu/tbennett/
Teaching Assistant: Rebecca
Smith-Finlay, rrfinlay1@catamount.edu
ÒMusic produces a kind of pleasure
which human nature
cannot do without.Ó ~Confucius
Course Description:
MUS 101 provides an introduction to the elements,
vocabulary, history and development of music in Western civilization.
Objectives:
1.
To identify
elements in music which define style, genre and period
2.
To develop
listening skills concerning the various elements of music
3.
To develop a
vocabulary necessary to communicate the attributes of music as they relate to
the various elements in music and historical periods
4.
To define
historical style periods in Western classical music
5.
To identify
composers and major compositions related to historical style periods in Western
classical music
6.
To place
composers and major compositions in historical context by examining visual
arts, architecture, and contemporaneous social, political, and economic
conditions and events.
Liberal
Studies Perspectives Area P5 Course Objectives:
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Appreciating,
interpreting, and critically analyzing creative works and events
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Understanding
the artistic intentions of the creator
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Analyzing works
that include self-expression
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Critically
evaluating works considering their socio-cultural context
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Participating in
out-of-the-classroom experiences such as visits to exhibitions, performances,
lectures, and readings
Required Materials:
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Roger Kamien, Music: An Appreciation (sixth brief edition),
rental. Bring your textbook to every class meeting.
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Brief Set of
Five Compact Disks to Accompany Music: An Appreciation. These CDÕs may be bought (optional) at
the University Bookstore or are available in the Hunter Library on the
Mezzanine Level.
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Loose-leaf paper
for note-taking, quizzes, and in-class assignments
Websites:
The website for this course is http://paws.wcu.edu/tbennett/MUS101-Home.htm.
On the site you will find this
syllabus, concert report forms that you can print out, guidelines for
completing the concert reports, review sheets for the exams, and other
information pertinent to the course.
The
publisher of the textbook also has an Online Learning Center, which contains a
variety of materials to supplement this course. This is found at http://www.mhhe.com/kamien6.
Assignments:
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Reading:
Students are expected to have read the appropriate chapter(s) in the
textbook before it is covered in
class. Occasional readings from
other sources may be assigned.
These will either be handed out by the instructor, posted on the course website,
or placed on reserve at the library.
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Listening: One of
the primary objectives of this course is to develop your listening skills. It is extremely important that you
listen intently to the assigned pieces, and follow along with the Listening
Outlines in your book. You should
listen to each piece repeatedly, until you can recognize it easily, and
understand the important aspects of the work. The CDs that accompany your text are available for purchase
at the bookstore. They are also on
reserve at Hunter Library, on the mezzanine level. Many of the recordings can also be found online at this Online
Classical Music Library (available on-campus only). (http://clmu.alexanderstreet.com/Playlists/Search/Kamien/default) Duplication of this material is
prohibited and illegal.
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Quizzes: There
will be a variety of in-class quizzes, activities, and assignments.
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Exams: 5
exams. These will be multiple choice, and each exam will include questions based on
musical examples that will be played during the exam. The multiple choice portion of the
final exam will not be cumulative, but the
listening portion of the final exam will be cumulative.
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Concert
Reports: 3 reports. You are strongly encouraged to read the
ÒConcert
GoerÕs GuideÓ found online at the text book
publisherÕs website. All
reports should be completed using the standard form for this section. The
reports can be turned in at any point before the deadlines in the course
calendar. The Concert Report
forms, along with guidelines for completing the reports, are available on the course website.
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Concert
Attendance: During the semester you will attend at
least 5 concerts (check the course website under ÒConcert CalendarÓ (http://www.wcu.edu/6516.asp)
for a list of approved concerts).
You are strongly encouraged to attend a variety of concerts, both vocal
and instrumental. As you enter the
concert, you will be greeted by a monitor who will swipe your
CATcard.
You must swipe your card at the
beginning and the end of the concert.
You must attend the entire
concert to receive credit. If
you attend a concert where there is no monitor present, you must have a faculty
member or performer sign your program and turn it in with your name on it. You are encouraged to attend off-campus
concerts. However, you must check
with the instructor to ensure that the concert is approved, and you must
present a program and ticket stub to receive credit. Failure to attend at least 5 approved concerts during the
semester will lower your final average by one level (an A becomes an A-, an A-
becomes a B+, etc). *You can earn extra credit by attending more
than 5 approved concerts. Each
additional approved concert that you attend will add 1% to your final course
average, up to 5%.
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Extra credit: occasionally, you may have the opportunity to earn
extra credit by completing additional assignments. These assignments are optional, but highly encouraged, as
they can only help your grade.
Attendance and Participation:
You
are expected to attend every class meeting. The lectures, discussion, and guided listening activities
that can only be experienced in class are invaluable to your success in this
course. Each exam will cover
material discussed in class that may not appear in your textbook. Furthermore, there will be occasional
quizzes and other in-class assignments that are graded. You are also expected to
participate in class sessions by listening actively, responding to the
instructorÕs questions, and completing in-class exercises. Attendance will be
recorded using a seating chart.
After the drop/add period, you will be asked to choose a permanent seat
for the rest of the course.
After the third, each unexcused absence will lower
your final grade by one level (i.e. A to A-, etc.). Being late to class 4 or more times will also lower your
final grade one level. If
you enter class after attendance has been recorded, you must see the instructor
immediately after class to get credit for attending. When possible, notify the instructor of
your absence by phone or email before class, or as soon as possible
after class. Absences will only be
excused for the following circumstances:
1)
A death in the
family (documentation required)
2)
Illness
accompanied by a doctorÕs note indicating that the student was too ill to
attend class
3)
A recognized
departmental or university function (documentation required)
4)
Severe weather
Make-up and Late Assignments:
Late
assignments will not be accepted, unless previous arrangements have been
made between the student and instructor.
Make-up quizzes and exams will only be given for excused absences (see
above).
Grading:
5
Exams (12% each) 60%
3
Concert Reports (10% each) 30%
Quizzes
/ other assignments 10%
Grading scale: 98-100=A+, 93-97=A, 90-92=A-, 87-89=B+, 83-86=B, É 59 or below=F
Accommodations for Students with Disabilities: Western Carolina University
is committed to providing equal educational opportunities for students with
documented disabilities. Students who require reasonable accommodations must
identify themselves as having a disability and provide current diagnostic
documentation to Disability Services. All information is confidential.
Please contact Disability Services for more information at (828) 227-2716
or 144 Killian Annex. You can also visit the officeÕs website: http://www.wcu.edu/12789.asp
Cell phone / electronic
device policy: Cell phones and
other electronic devices should be silenced during class, and should not be
used for any purpose unless the instructor has been notified ahead of time that
you have a reasonable expectation of receiving an emergency call. Text messaging is not permitted at any
time during class. Accessing your cell phone or other
electronic device for any purpose during a quiz, exam, or other graded
assignment will result in a failing grade on that assignment.
Academic
Integrity Policy: Students, faculty, staff, and administrators of Western Carolina
University (WCU) strive to achieve the highest standards of scholarship and
integrity. Any violation of the Academic Integrity Policy is a serious offense
because it threatens the quality of scholarship and undermines the integrity of
the community. While academic in scope, any violation of this policy is by
nature, a violation of the Code of Student Conduct and will follow the same
conduct process (see ArticleVII.B.1.a.). If the
charge occurs close to the end of an academic semester or term or in the event
of the reasonable need of either party for additional time to gather
information timelines may be extended at the discretion of the Department of
Student Community Ethics (DSCE).
Violations of the Academic Integrity Policy include:
Cheating - Using or attempting to use
unauthorized materials, information, or study aids in any academic exercise.
Fabrication – Creating
and/or falsifying
information or citation in any academic exercise.
Plagiarism - Representing the words or
ideas of someone else as oneÕs own in any academic exercise.
Facilitation - Helping or attempting to
help someone to commit a violation of the Academic Integrity Policy in any
academic exercise (e.g. allowing another to copy information during an
examination)
For
specific information on procedures for cases involving allegations of academic
dishonesty, see relevant sections in the Student Handbook.
The
Catamount Academic Tutoring Center
30
Hunter Library
227-2274
http://catcenter.wcu.edu
The Catamount Academic Tutoring (CAT) CenterÕs services are designed to provide
a solid foundation for college success. Students in 100 and 200-level classes
who participate in small-group tutoring sessions have an opportunity to improve
their knowledge of course content, to cultivate an understanding of their learning
preferences, and to develop study strategies that can be transferred to
upper-level courses. Online Learning Resources (http://www.wcu.edu/9442.asp)
are available to all students and include strategies for time management, note
taking, studying, and test preparation. CAT Center tutors are successful
students who are recommended by the faculty and trained in effective tutoring
practice via an Internationally Certified Tutor Training Program. Tutoring
sessions are available on an appointment basis, and instructions for scheduling
appointments are available on the CAT Center website at http://www.wcu.edu/9441.asp.
Students
are expected to arrive for their tutoring sessions on time and prepared with
class notes, readings, assignments, and any questions they have about the
material.
Tentative Course Schedule
MUS 101 – Fall 2010
Date |
Topic |
Notes |
Mon, Aug 23 |
Introduction |
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Wed, Aug 24 |
Part I: Elements |
p. 1 |
Fri, Aug 26 |
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Mon, Aug 30 |
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Choose permanent seat |
Wed, Sep 1 |
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Fri, Sep 3 |
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Mon, Sep 6 |
Labor Day |
No class |
Wed, Sep 8 |
Review for Exam 1 |
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Fri, Sep 10 |
Exam 1 |
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Mon, Sep 13 |
Part II: Middle Ages & Renaissance |
p. 59 |
Wed, Sep 15 |
Part III: The Baroque Period |
p. 91 |
Fri, Sep 17 |
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Mon, Sep 20 |
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Wed, Sep 22 |
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Fri, Sep 24 |
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Mon, Sep 27 |
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Wed, Sep 29 |
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Fri, Oct 1 |
Review for Exam 2 |
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Mon, Oct 4 |
Exam 2 |
Concert Report #1 due |
Wed, Oct 6 |
Part IV: The Classical Period |
p. 149 |
Fri, Oct 8 |
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Mon, Oct 11 |
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Wed, Oct 13 |
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Fri, Oct 15 |
Mid-Term Break |
No class |
Mon, Oct 18 |
Mid-Term Break |
No class |
Wed, Oct 20 |
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Fri, Oct 22 |
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Mon, Oct 25 |
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Wed, Oct 27 |
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Fri, Oct 29 |
Review for Exam 3 |
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Mon, Nov 1 |
Exam 3 |
Concert Report #2 due |
Wed, Nov 3 |
Advising Day |
No class |
Fri, Nov 5 |
Part V: The Romantic Period |
p. 207 |
Mon, Nov 8 |
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Wed, Nov 10 |
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Fri, Nov 12 |
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Mon, Nov 15 |
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Wed, Nov 17 |
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Fri, Nov 19 |
Review for Exam 4 |
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Mon, Nov 22 |
Exam 4 |
Concert Report #3 due |
Wed, Nov 24 |
Thanksgiving |
No class |
Fri, Nov 26 |
Thanksgiving |
No class |
Mon, Nov 29 |
Part VI: 20th Century and Beyond |
p. 287 |
Wed, Dec 1 |
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Fri, Dec 3 |
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Mon, Dec 6 |
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Wed, Dec 8 |
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Fri, Dec 10 |
Review for Final Exam |
*last day to complete recital attendance |
CoursEval Dates |
Open:
November 21st |
Through:
December 5th |
Final Exam in this course |
Tuesday,
December 14th |
8:30-11:00
am |