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Course Title: MUSC 103:
Introduction to Music, General Education—Core 1
Instructor: Dr. Allen Howell, Heather
Hall Room 115, Telephone 2507, [email protected]
Office
Hours: MWF 11-12, Th 1-2 & 3-4
Texts: The Musical Ascent of Herman
Being, 1995 Edition, Danziger.
The Revelation of Music, 2000 (Third) Edition, Danziger.
The purchase price of a ticket and transportation to a professional
orchestra concert, chamber music performance, or opera.
Purpose: This course provides a
survey of musical elements, genres, forms, and styles. The growth and
development of music through history from early times to the present will be
studied.
Discussion Topics
An Approach to Listening
Materials of Music
Instruments
The Orchestra
Instrumental Forms
Opera
Voices
Vocal Forms
Styles
Composers
Recordings and Stereo
Equipment
Concert-Going
Historically Authentic
Performance
Grading: The final grade in this course will be an average of
those received in the following categories:
I. Journal 15%
II. Paper/Composer Report 15%
III. Exams 40%
IV. Class Discussion 5%
V. Concert Attendance/Report 25%
A 93-100%
B+ 88-92%
B 83-87%
C+ 78-82%
C 73-77%
D+ 68-72%
D 60-67%
F below 60%
Journal
Entries—There
should be 13 dated journal entries (1-3 paragraphs due each Friday) in which
students discuss some aspect of a class meeting, a reading assignment, or a
related topic (April 27 is the due date for the last journal entry). The first
journal entry should be a brief autobiography. Please include (a) some of your
musical experiences, (b) your favorite recorded music, and (c) a digital photo
of yourself (send this first journal entry to [email protected] and attach the
photo). Journal entries should not be class notes but rather brief diary-type
entries (opinion pieces). Choose only one or two ideas to write about. Journal
entries should be stored in a loose-leaf notebook or folder so that individual
entries may be turned in separately from the rest of the journal. Entries must
be turned in on time to be accepted (see schedule).
Paper/Composer
Report—Students
will write a paper about a character of their own invention. In the beginning,
this character will be only somewhat acquainted with Western art music. The
rest of the paper will describe the character’s initiation into the world of
Western art music and will include the character’s feelings about this
initiation. Papers must be written using a computer and should be 3-4 pages in
length (10-12 point font double spaced). Papers shorter than 3 pages, not including
title or title page, will be returned to students for revision. Papers should
be in students’ own words and may not include information/opinions from other
sources (particularly not from the Internet). Papers must be submitted on or
prior to November 21 to be accepted. Students will choose one composer and give
a brief report in class using recorded musical examples. Composer reports may
be scheduled throughout the semester on or before November 28. You may choose a
partner to research and make this presentation.
Exams will follow the class
schedule. Exams will not be made up unless prior arrangements are made with the
instructor or under extreme circumstances (at instructor’s discretion).
Class
Discussions
should be lively and relevant. It is important that students participate
regularly in class discussions.
Concert
Attendance:
Attendance at one professional orchestra concert, chamber music performance, or
opera between the beginning of the semester and April 30 will be required.
Reserve approximately $25.00 to $50.00 for this purpose. Students will write a
brief journal-type report (typed) of their impressions of the concert (include
the ticket stub). Visit http://geocities.com/musc103/concertinfo.html
for local concert venues.
Attendance—Three absences will
be allowed with no grade reduction. If you have planned absences for which you
will receive a Dean’s excuse, these need to be fewer than three in number to be
excused. All subsequent absences will lower the final grade by 5 percentage
points each. I will not excuse more than three absences regardless of the
reason. These include medical problems with a physician’s written description,
appointment with a physician (or dentist, orthodontist, veterinarian,
chiropractor, etc.), death in the family, car trouble, repair people who are
later than they say they will be, child care concerns, campus activities, field
trips, fraternity/sorority functions, back surgery, appointments with your
advisor, medical problems/appointments of parents/relatives, weddings,
funerals, airline reservations, housing emergencies, military functions, sports
events, etc. There are, of course, legitimate reasons to miss class and some
absences will be unavoidable (hopefully fewer than three). The bottom line,
however, is that it is necessary to attend class regularly to receive its full
benefit. Your coursework needs to be a priority during the time you are
enrolled.
Calendar
January
17, 19 Read This Syllabus
(write down due dates, understand assignments)
January
22, 24, 26 Read pp. 4-21 of The
Musical Ascent of Herman Being
Read pp. 13- 48 of The
Revelation of Music
Journal
I due
Jan.
29, 31, Feb 2 Read pp. 22-48 of MAHM;
Journal I due
Re-Read pp. 13- 48 of The
Revelation of Music
Journal II due
February
5, 7, 9 Re-Read pp. 13- 48 of The
Revelation of Music
Journal III due
Exam I
February
12, 14, 16 Read pp. 48-108 of ROM;
Journal IV due
February
19, 21, 23 Read pp. 109-138 of ROM;
Journal V due
Exam II
Feb
26, 28, Mar 2 Read pp. 48-72 of
MAHM; Journal VI due
Read http://geocities.com/musc103/dickinson.htm
March
5, 7, 9 Read pp. 139-192 of ROM;
Journal VII due
Exam III
March
19, 21, 23 Read pp. 73-105 of MAHM
Journal VIII due
March
26, 28, 30 Read pp. 193-211 of
ROM; Journal IX due
Exam IV
April
2, 4, RD Read pp. 211-246 of
ROM; Paper due; Journal X due
April
9, 11, 13 Read pp. 246-276 of
ROM
Journal XI due
Exam V
April
16, 18, PMEA Read http://geocities.com/musc103/rauscher.html
Read pp. 276-310 of ROM
Concert Report due; Journal
XII due
April
23, 25, 27 Paper, Journal XIII
due; Deadline Composer Reports
Exam VI
April
30, RD, May 4 No journal
May
9 Final Exam 8-10:30 A.M.
Note—All written or typed
assignments should be saved after they are returned so that you will have a
record of your work.
Note—If you need special accommodation in
testing or presentation of class materials, please contact the instructor
during the first week of classes to file a written request for a reasonable
accommodation plan. Course requirements will not be waived but accommodations
may be made to assist you to meet the requirements, provided you are timely in
working with the instructor to develop a reasonable accommodation plan.
Note—If
you need special accommodation regarding the observance of a religious holiday
or holidays, please contact the instructor during the first week of classes to
file a written request for a reasonable accommodation plan. Course requirements
will not be waived but accommodations may be made to assist you to meet the
requirements, provided you are timely in working with the instructor to develop
a reasonable accommodation plan.
Note—Cheating
is prohibited. Any acts of cheating or plagiarism will result in failure of the
course. The disruption or prevention of the peaceful and orderly conduct of classes,
lectures, and other University functions is prohibited. Disruptive students
will be requested to leave class and will be counted absent. N.B. Cell phones are disruptive. Turn them off. Do not
leave class to take a call Please refer to the University Policy Manual
at http://www.edinboro.edu/cwis/studaff/judicial/code_conduct.htm
NOTE—The disruption or prevention of the peaceful and
orderly conduct of classes, lectures, and other University functions is
prohibited. Disruptive students will be requested to leave class and will be
counted absent. Please refer to the University Policy Manual at http://www.edinboro.edu/cwis/studaff/judicial/code_conduct.htm
NOTE: Only work that has been evaluated by me
will be used in grade calculation.
CAVEAT: The above schedule and procedures are
subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances.