COURSE SYLLABUS

MUSI 1306 – Music Appreciation

Dr. Thomas Singletary

tsingletary@nctc.edu

 

 

Course Title:	Music Appreciation / ASYNCHRONOUS ONLINE
Course Prefix & Number:		MUSI 1306	Section Numbers:	0311	Semester/Year:	Fall 2020
Semester Credit Hours:		3	Lecture Hours:	3	Lab Hours:	0
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): None
Required Course Materials: Textbook: Music: An Appreciation, Brief Edition (online version recommended) Edition: 9th   Author: Roger Kamien   You may use the hard copy or e-book.  Do not purchase the “Connect” version, as we will not be using those features of the text.  Scroll to the bottom of the linked web page to purchase the e-book from the publisher.

 

 

ONLINE OFFICE HOURS:

 

Mondays & Wednesdays 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Or, anytime BY APPOINTMENT: e-mail tsingletary@nctc.edu to arrange a meeting.

Online help sessions will be scheduled throughout the semester—see the announcements in Canvas for specifics.

 

 

 

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

(From Academic Course Guide Manual/Workforce Education Course Manual/NCTC Catalog)

At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
1	Identify musical works and elements in a variety of styles
2	Analyze the elements and structures of music using appropriate terminology
3	Critically evaluate the influence of social, political, technological, and/or cultural ideas on music
4	Articulate the significance of music as an art form within historical, cultural and social contexts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GRADING CRITERIA

# of Graded Course Elements	Graded Course Elements	Points
5	Module Exams (5)	500 (5 x 100 pts)
4	Textbook Notes Quizzes	100 (4 x 25 pts)
16	Lecture Quizzes	400 (16 x 25 pts)
1	Research Paper/Presentation	200 (1 x 100 pts)
6	Projects of various descriptions	600 (6 x 100 pts)
1	Final Exam	100 (1 x 100 pts)
1900 TOTAL POINTS

 

 

 

ATTENDANCE POLICY

 

Because the online content in this class is taught asynchronously, the attendance policy refers more to the due dates for assignments rather than for actual attendance at class meetings.  Due dates are not flexible, so please check the calendar each day to make sure the required assignments are completed. Many assignments may be completed ahead of time.

 

Regular “attendance” is expected of all students in all classes for which they have registered; “attendance,” in this course, is considered the regular submission of assignments. On rare circumstances, a student may become ill or have another emergency and be unable to complete an assignment on time; these instances are considered to be unauthorized unless the student can provide documentation for the emergency (i.e. doctor’s note) for approval and judgement by the faculty member.

 

Valid reasons for “absence,” however, do not relieve the student of the responsibility for making up required work. Students will not be allowed to make up an examination missed unless they have reasons acceptable to the instructor. A student who is compelled to be unavailable when a test is given should petition the instructor, in advance if possible, for permission to postpone the exam. Students will be dropped from this class by the Registrar upon recommendation of the instructor who feels the student has missed multiple assignments that may preclude meeting the course’s objectives. Persistent, unjustified absences from classes or laboratories will be considered sufficient cause for College officials to drop a student from the rolls of the College.

Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is November 2, 2020.

 

The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides support services for students with disabilities, students enrolled in technical areas of study, and students who are classified as special populations (i.e. single parents).

Support services for students with disabilities might include appropriate and reasonable accommodations, or they may be in the form of personal counseling, academic counseling, career counseling, etc.  Furthermore, OSD Counselors work with students to encourage self-advocacy and promote empowerment. The Counselors also provides resource information, disability-related information, and adaptive technology for students who qualify.

If you feel you have needs for services that the institution provides, please reach out to either Wayne Smith (940) 498-6207 or Yvonne Sandman (940) 668-4321.  Alternative students may stop by Room 170 in Corinth or Room 110 in Gainesville.

 

 

 

Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook and published online.

 

Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, academic falsification, intellectual property dishonesty, academic dishonesty facilitation and collusion.  Faculty members may document and bring charges against a student who is engaged in or is suspected to be engaged in academic dishonesty.  See Student Handbook, “Student Rights & Responsibilities: Student Conduct.” 

 

Consequences for academic dishonesty may include:

1. Grade of ZERO
2. Dropped from Class

 

 

 

 

QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS

Name of Chair/Coordinator:	Thom Talbott
Office Location:	Center for Performing Arts / Gainesville
Telephone Number:	940-668-7731
E-mail Address:	ttalbott@nctc.edu
Name of Instructional Dean:	Sara Flusche
Office Location:	Gainesville Campus
Telephone Number:	940-668-3321
E-mail Address:	sflusche@nctc.edu

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Syllabi statement regarding potential Conversion of Onsite Classes to Online/Remote Format: North Central Texas College students should be aware that in the event of a college closure due to COVID-19, onsite classes will be converted to an online/remote format. Students should plan ahead to ensure they have access to the computer equipment (either PC, MAC, or tablet), webcam, and internet connectivity to continue their classes in an online/remote format. Please read all your official North Central Texas College student emails as the transition from onsite to online/remote might require a reorganization in your personal situation. Students will be granted a 72-hour transition and grace period. Online classes will continue as scheduled without disruption. Wear a mask, stay safe, and contact your Instructor as the situation arises. These policies and procedures were updated on July 30, 2020 and are subject to change.

 

Syllabi Statement Regarding Face Coverings: Per the North Central Texas College guidance on face coverings on campus, in the instructional setting, faculty and students must wear face coverings, such as masks or face shields. Students without coverings, or those who do not comply with the rules relating to face coverings, will not be able to participate in on-campus classroom activities. To request an exception to this requirement, students should contact the NCTC HR Office of Enrollment Management (ccove@nctc.edu). Failure to comply with the face coverings requirement may result in the Instructor directing the student to leave the classroom. Any student asked to leave the classroom may be referred to the student conduct officer. These policies and procedures were updated on July 30, 2020 and are subject to change.

 

Temporary COVID-19 Attendance Policy for Face-to-Face Meetings: We are facing an unprecedented situation in which all of us must be flexible and make prudent decisions in the best interest of our families, our campus, and our community. In light of this, North Central Texas College is temporarily establishing the requirement that faculty keep records of student attendance for face-to-face course meetings as well as a documented seating chart. In addition, students who are sick or need to quarantine should not attend classes. Students will not be required to provide formal documentation from a health care provider and will not be penalized for COVID-19 related absences when proper notification to campus health officials is made in accordance with the guidelines stated below.

 

Faculty will:

 

• Notify students about important course information and delivery changes through Canvas and campus email.

 

Students should:

• Provide notification to campus officials (via NCTC Daily Health Check protocol through Canvas) if they have tested positive for COVID-19 or have to quarantine so we can confirm reported absence with instructors, monitor, and assist the campus community.
• Notify instructors in advance of the absence.
• Connect with that class through Webex if the class session is being transmitted in a hybrid fashion.
• Keep up with and/or make up missed classwork or assignments.
• Submit assignments digitally through Canvas or other means as announced by your instructor.
• Work with their instructors to reschedule exams, labs, and other critical academic activities described in the course syllabus.
• Check Canvas and campus email daily to receive important announcements pertaining to the course.

During this period, faculty with face-to-face meetings will establish assigned seating/work stations to facilitate roll-taking, and, if necessary, contact tracing. Additionally, we ask all members of the College community to be attentive to their health, and safeguard others, by following the CDC’s guideline to “stay home when you are sick.” You should stay home if you have symptoms. More information on what to do if you are sick is available at the CDC’s website.

Additional NCTC information is available at http://www.nctc.edu/coronavirus/index.html

 

 

COURSE CALENDAR FALL 2020 – this is a guide, but see the Canvas page for specifics
WEEK	MODULE	DATE	TOPIC	Reading Due	Assignment Due by midnight	Learning Outcome
1	1	8/24/20	Intro/Listening	none	lecture quiz 1	1, 2
		8/26/20	Elements of Music	1-8	PDF creation	1, 2
2	1	8/31/20	Elements of Music	9-29	lecture quiz 2	1, 2
		9/2/20	Elements of Music	30-56	lecture quiz 3, Textbook notes Quiz #1	1, 2
3	1	9/7/20	LABOR DAY	none	LABOR DAY
		9/9/20	Elements of Music	none	lecture quiz 4, Scale Building Quiz	1, 2
4	1	9/14/20	Elements of Music	none	Instrument ID quiz	1, 2
		9/16/20	Elements of Music	none	EXAM 1	1, 2
5	2	9/21/20	Modern Popular Music	385-397	lecture quiz 5	1, 2, 3, 4
		9/23/20	Modern Popular Music	409-415	lecture quiz 6, Music that Defines Me	1, 2, 3, 4
6	2	9/28/20	Modern Popular Music	none	lecture quiz 7	1, 2, 3, 4
		9/30/20	Modern Popular Music	Magazine Article	Musical Elements A/V project	1, 2, 3, 4
7	2	10/5/20	Modern Popular Music	398-407	Textbook notes Quiz #2	1, 2, 3, 4
		10/7/20	Modern Popular Music	none	EXAM 2	1, 2, 3, 4
8	3	10/12/20	Middle Ages/Renaissance/Baroque	62-80	lecture quiz 8	1, 2, 3, 4
		10/14/20	Middle Ages/Renaissance/Baroque	81-96	lecture quiz 9, research topic finalized	1, 2, 3, 4
9	3	10/19/20	Middle Ages/Renaissance/Baroque	99-112	none - work on Research paper	1, 2, 3, 4
		10/21/20	Middle Ages/Renaissance/Baroque	133-134	lecture quiz 10	1, 2, 3, 4
10	3	10/26/20	Middle Ages/Renaissance/Baroque	Handel articles	lecture quiz 11, Textbook notes Quiz #3	1, 2, 3, 4
		10/28/20	Middle Ages/Renaissance/Baroque	none	EXAM 3	1, 2, 3, 4
NOVEMBER 2 – LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW WITH A “W”
11	4	11/2/20	Classical	160-171	lecture quiz 12	1, 2, 3, 4
		11/4/20	Classical	176-188	lecture quiz 13	1, 2, 3, 4
12	4	11/9/20	Classical	197-204	lecture quiz 14, Textbook notes Quiz #4	1, 2, 3, 4
		11/11/20	Classical	none	EXAM 4	1, 2, 3, 4
13	4	11/16/20	Romantic/20th century	213-225	Research Paper	1, 2, 3, 4
		11/18/20	Romantic/20th century	226-256	Research Paper Video Presentation	1, 2, 3, 4
14	5	11/23/20	Romantic/20th century	257-296	lecture quiz 15, "Concert Attendance" observations	1, 2, 3, 4
		11/25/20	Thanksgiving Break	none	none
15	5	11/30/20	Romantic/20th century	312-354	lecture quiz 16	1, 2, 3, 4
		12/2/20	Romantic/20th century	none	EXAM 5	1, 2, 3, 4
16	5	12/9/20	Final Exam	FINAL EXAM		1, 2, 3, 4

 

 

 

 

WHAT IS MUSI 1306 ALL ABOUT?

 

It’s about learning to listen and enjoy music in ways that are new, different, and exciting! Like any other learning environment, an online course presents some opportunities and some challenges. I highly recommend that you regularly “attend” the course by using the course calendar, logging in to Canvas and completing assignments on Mondays and Wednesdays—STAYING AHEAD WHEN POSSIBLE. I think we all know the feeling of falling behind, and deadlines in an online course are rather unforgiving.

 

Tips for success in this course:

• READ the assigned text (e-book recommended) and take notes using the class notes I’ll provide as a structure. There will be timed, open notes quizzes over this material, and the quizzes will be easy if you’ve completed the class notes (they will be more difficult if you come unprepared, because the quizzes are timed).
• WATCH the assigned lectures…there are quizzes embedded within those videos, so pay attention!
• COMPLETE each project by carefully reading the instructions. Each project is a bit different, so feel free to ask me any questions throughout the semester.
• Above all, LISTEN to the music in the “required listening” lists as they appear in the course. You’ll be learning lots of new music, and you’ll be asked to identify titles and composers when you hear each piece. It’s a lot of fun if you spend some time listening and “memorizing” as you go.
• CHECK IN to the course on Canvas nearly every day to see announcements, messages from me, grades/feedback, and new assignments.

 

The structure of this course is as follows:

First, we learn about how music works by studying its elements. Next, you’ll have a chance to listen to some modern popular music of your own choosing, applying your new knowledge of the elements of music. It’s at that point that we begin studying music in a historical context, always listening for how the musical elements have changed through time.

 

Some of the material in the class is very structured and some of the material is chosen by you—I like to give students some opportunity for input in this way. I hope you will rise to the challenge and enjoy gaining some perspective and a new appreciation for music!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Syllabus Addendum – Fall 2020 – Student Services

 

Student Success Center

The Student Success Center is designed to help all students at NCTC develop tools to achieve their academic goals. The center links students to FREE tutoring, including a Writing Center, a Math Lab, and free online tutoring.  The program helps students acclimate to college by providing free interactive online workshops. For more information, please visit your nearest Student Success Center.

 

Student Success offers academic coaching, tutoring, including a Writing Center, and a Math Lab to assist new students acclimate to college by providing computer lab services for prospective students. http://www.nctc.edu/student-services/student-success/tutoring/index.html

First generation students can also participate in TRIO which offers specialized services.

http://www.nctc.edu/student-services/trio-student-support-services.html

 

Completion Center

The NCTC Completion Center is a comprehensive student engagement program that increases retention and completion rates of first-time, low income students. Services include:

Success coaching to address students’ academic and non-academic challenges and issues; Success Seminars, and a centralized career readiness and job placement program.

http://www.nctc.edu/student-services/completion-center/index.html

 

Career Services Center

The NCTC Career Services Center is the place you can go for educational and career planning. Services include: Career/Degree Exploration, Job Search Tools and Resources, Resume and Professional Portfolio Development, Interview Skills and Preparation. Our Career Advisors partner with you in making your educational journey an efficient process towards a rewarding career. http://www.nctc.edu/career-services/index.html

 

Counseling and Advising

Support Services, Counseling and Advising 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/counseling-advising/index.html 

 

Testing Service Center

The mission of NCTC Testing Services is to provide high-quality testing services that adhere to the professional standards and guidelines to meet the needs of students, faculty, and community members. http://www.nctc.edu/testing-center/index.html

 

Early Alert and CARES  

The NCTC Early Alert program assists students who are at risk of failing or withdrawing from a course. Faculty and staff may refer students through the Early Alert process at any point in the semester in an effort to provide appropriate intervention and access to support services. Examples of behaviors that could prompt an Early Alert referral could be missing assignments, failing tests, excessive absences, or personal circumstances impacting academic performance. A student submitted as an Early Alert will be contacted by an academic advisor or success coach through text, phone, and/or via their NCTC e-mail address to discuss any current challenges as well as helpful resources and success strategies-we want our students to finish strong and know that education is a partnership!

 

The NCTC CARES (Campus Assessment Response Evaluation Services) Team is concerned not only about our students' academic success, but also their emotional and physical well-being. The CARES Team promotes a safe learning environment for students, faculty, and staff and is committed to taking a proactive approach in helping our students succeed by addressing the mental, emotional or psychological health and safety of the NCTC community. As a student, you have the ability to report concerning behavior which could impact your own safety or the safety of another NCTC student, such as stalking, harassment, physical or emotional abuse, violent or threatening behavior, or self-harm. Visit the NCTC CARES site to also locate campus and community resources, or email counseling@nctc.edu to get in touch with a member of the CARES Team directly.  As always, if you feel there is an immediate threat to your own safety or welfare (or to another student), please call 911 immediately.

 

 

Financial Aid

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

 

Student Success

At NCTC, student success​ is progress towards collegiate goals, reached in an affordable and timely manner, under professional guidance, empowering students to serve skillfully in their chosen role within their community

 

Equity

NCTC defines equity as encompassing the practice of acknowledging individual differences and systemic disparities when developing new programs and resources for our campus community, which may sometimes challenge our own beliefs and assumptions, in order to ensure balanced educational opportunities toward completion.

 

Affinity Groups

Staff and faculty representing the Employee Resource Groups (ERG’s), along with academic advisors, counselors and success coaches, serve as mentors for NCTC’s student-centered ​Affinity Groups​.

 

An ​Affinity Group​ is a population of students who have specific needs, barriers or systems they are needing to navigate not only within college, but within life. Providing mentorship, support and resources for identified Affinity Groups such as Black/African American students, veterans and active military, single parents, students with disabilities, adult learners, Latinx, LGBTQ+ and students who have experienced foster care and/or homelessness, enables us to make more impactful, meaningful connections with students who are in dire need of equity and understanding.