Course Title: MUSIC APPRECIATION

Course Prefix & Number: MUSI 1306

Section Number:  340/350

Term Code: 16/1S

Semester Credit Hours: 3

Lecture Hours: 48

Lab Hours:

Course Description (NCTC Catalog):

An introductory course for non-music majors covering elements of music, a brief study of musical forms, historical periods and composers. An effort is made to develop the listening repertoire. This is not a performance course, and the ability to read music is not required.

Course Prerequisite(s):  For online classes only: Canvas Orientation

Course Type:

o - Academic General Education Course (from Academic Course Guide Manual but not in NCTC Core)

x- Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course

o - WECM Course

Name of Instructor:

Dax Stokes

Campus/Office Location:

Flower Mound Campus Library, Rm. 115A

Telephone Number:

(972) 899-8332

E-mail Address:

dstokes@nctc.edu

Name of Chair/Coordinator:

Thom Talbott

Office Location:

CPA 2001B

Telephone Number:

940-668-3324

E-mail Address:

ttalbott@nctc.edu

# of Graded Course Elements

Graded Course Elements

Percentage or Points Values

7

Quizzes

350

1

Review Paper

50

1

Research Project

100

10

Online Discussions/Participation

100

Scale

A=538-600; B=478-537; C=418-477; D=358-417; F=357 and below. Extra credit may be available throughout the semester.

Student Learning Outcome

At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1

Demonstrate the ability to recognize and describe musical elements including rhythm, music notation, melody, harmony, key, musical texture and musical form.

2

Demonstrate knowledge of the historical musical period from 450 AD to the present.

3

Demonstrate the ability to recognize styles, music, and composers from each period.

4

Demonstrate the ability to identify and associate social, religious, and economic events which correlate to musical trends.

5

Describe in some detail and discuss perceptively the role of music in the well-being of the human spirit.

Last day to Withdraw

The last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is Thursday, November 3, 2016.

Student Rights & Responsibilities

NCTC Board policy FLB (Local) Student Rights and Responsibilities states that each student shall be charged with notice and knowledge of the contents and provisions of the rules and regulations concerning student conduct.  These rules and regulations are published in the Student Handbook published in conjunction with the College Catalog. 

Scholastic Integrity

Scholastic dishonesty shall constitute a violation of college rules and regulations and is punishable as prescribed by Board policies. Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but not be limited to cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion.  See the Student Handbook for more information.

Disability Services (OSD)

The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides accommodations for students who have a documented disability. On the Corinth Campus, go to room 170 or call 940-498-6207. On the Gainesville Campus, go to room 110 or call 940-668-4209.  Students on the Bowie, Graham, Flower Mound, and online campuses should call 940-668-4209. North Central Texas College is on record as being committed to both the spirit and letter of federal equal opportunity legislation, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, ADA Amendments Act of 2009, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-112).
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Support Services

Counseling and Testing staff offer a variety of services to current and prospective students, such as College 101, placement testing, academic advising and course registration, transfer assistance, and College Success seminars (Time Management, Study Skills, Test Anxiety, Choosing a Major, Learning Style Strategies, Career Exploration), and much more.  http://www.nctc.edu/StudentServices/CounselingTesting.aspx

Student Success offers academic coaching, tutoring, including a Writing Center, a Math Lab, free 24/7 online tutoring through Grade Results and assist new students acclimate to college by providing computer lab services for prospective students.   First generation students can also participate in TRIO which offers specialized support services. http://www.nctc.edu/StudentServices/SupportServices.aspx

Financial Aid offers financial resources for students that qualify, visit the financial aid offices for more information.  http://www.nctc.edu/FInancialAidHome.aspx

Early Alert/CARES

The NCTC Early Alert program has been established to assist students who are at risk of failing or withdrawing from a course. Your instructor may refer you to this program if you are missing assignments, failing tests, excessively absent, or have personal circumstances impacting your academic performance. If submitted as an Early Alert you will be notified via your NCTC e-mail address and then contacted by a Counseling and Testing advisor or counselor to discuss possible strategies for completing your course successfully.

The NCTC CARES (Campus Assessment Response Evaluation Services) Team addresses behavior which may be disruptive, harmful or pose a threat to to the health and safety of the NCTC community-such as stalking, harassment, physical or emotional abuse, violent or threatening behavior, or self-harm. As a student, you have the ability to report concerning behavior which could impact your own safety or the safety of another NCTC student. Just click the NCTC CARES Team logo posted on MyNCTC, or send an e-mail to CARESTeam@nctc.edu.  As always, if you feel there is an immediate threat to your own safety or welfare (or to another student), please call 911 immediately.

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