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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: By Appointment
Texts: The Musical Ascent of Herman
Being, 1995 Edition, Danziger.
The Revelation of Music, 2000 (Third) Edition, Danziger.
(Or if you must buy from the bookstore: The
Revelation of Music, 2007 (Fourth) 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 20 dated journal entries (1-3 paragraphs due each day) in which
students discuss some aspect of a class meeting, a reading assignment, or a
related topic (August 13 is the due date for the last journal entry). One of
the first journal entries (sometime during week 1) 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 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).
Creative
Paper/Composer Report—Students will write a paper about a character of their own invention.
In the beginning of the story, 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 typed 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 August 3 to be accepted.
Students will choose one composer and give a brief report in class. Composer
reports may be scheduled throughout the semester on or before August 3.
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—Two 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 two in number to be excused. All subsequent absences will lower
the final grade by 7 percentage points each. I will not excuse more than two
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 two). 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
July
16 Read
This Syllabus (write down due dates, understand assignments)
July
17 Journal 1 due Read pp. 13- 48 of The Revelation of Music [11-46]
July
18 Journal 2 due Read pp. 4-21 of The Musical Ascent of Herman Being
July
19 Journal 3 due Read pp. 22-48 of
MAHB; Journal I due
July
20 Journal 4 due Exam 1
July
23 Journal 5 due Read pp. 48-108 of
ROM [46-106]
July
24 Journal 6 due Read pp. 109-138 of
ROM [107-136]
July
25 Journal 7 due Read pp. 48-72 of
MAHB
July
26 Journal 8 due Read pp. 139-192 of
ROM [137-190]
July
27 Journal 9 due Exam 2
July
30 Journal 10 due Read pp. 73-105 of
MAHB
July
31 Journal 11 due Read pp. 193-211 of
ROM [191-209]
August
1 Journal 12 due Read pp. 211-246 of
ROM [209-244]
August
2 Journal 13 due Read http://geocities.com/musc103/dickinson.htm
August
3 Journal 14 due Exam 3 Deadline Composer Reports, Creative Writing
Paper due
August
6 Journal 15 due Read http://geocities.com/musc103/rauscher.html
August
7 Journal 16 due Read pp. 247-284 of ROM
[245-284]
August
8 Journal 17 due Read pp. 285-310 of
ROM [285-304]
August
9 Journal 18 due
August
10 Journal 19 due Exam 4 Concert Report due
August
13 Journal 20 due
August
14 No Journal
August
15 Final
Exam
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.