NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
COURSE AND INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
Course title: MUSIC APPRECIATION
Course prefix, number, and section number: MUSI 1306 0341
Semester/Year of course: Spring 2022
Semester start and end dates: January 18 – May 12
Modality (Face to face/Synchronous or Asynchronous online/Hybrid):
Class meeting location, days, and times: Online
Lab meeting location, days, and times: Online
Semester credit hours: 3
Course description: 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 prerequisites: NONE
Required course materials: MUSIC: AN APPRECIATION (Roger Kamien) 9th BRIEF EDITION
Name of instructor: Shane Studdard
Office location: Center for Performing Arts / 2005 C / Gainesville Campus
Telephone number: 940-668-3322
E-mail address: sstuddard@nctc.edu
Office hours for students: arrange by email
SYLLABUS CHANGE DISCLAIMER
The faculty member reserves the right to make changes to this published syllabus if it is in the best interest of the educational development of this class. Any such changes will be announced as soon as possible in person and/or writing.
SUMMARY OF COURSE ASSIGNMENTS
There are FIVE UNITS with an EXAM at the end of each UNIT, worth 100 points each.
There are 15 LECTURE VIDEOS worth 100 points each.
There are 15 LISTENING DISCUSSIONS worth 100 points each.
There is a FINAL EXAM, however, students having an “A” average (90 and above) will NOT BE REQUIRED TO TAKE THE FINAL EXAM.
This course is based on weekly MODULES which are open from Monday morning until Sunday night. Instruction is also divided into 5 UNITS. Each UNIT is comprised of between 2 to 5 MODULES. (See CLASS SCHEDULE in CANVAS) There is an EXAM at the end of each of the five UNITS. If ALL of the assignments in a UNIT are not complete, the student will NOT be allowed to take the UNIT EXAM.
Final grade scale: Average of 90-100 = A / Average of 80-89 = B / Average of 70-79 = C
Average of 60-69 = D Average of 59 or below = F
Late work policy: A student may make a plea to turn in late work. Illness and emergencies will be considered.
SEE CANVAS FOR THE COMPLETE COURSE CALENDAR, OUTLINE, DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF GRADED WORK, AND OTHER RELATED MATERIAL.
COURSE POLICIES
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICY:
Attendance Policy: Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students in all classes for which they have registered. IN ONLINE CLASSES, AN ABSENCE IS DETERMINED BY A LACK OF LOGGING ON AND PARTICIPATING IN ASSIGNMENTS. All absences are considered to be unauthorized unless the student is absent due to illness or emergencies as determined by the instructor. It is the student responsibility to provide documentation as to the emergency for approval and judgement by the faculty member. Approved college sponsored activities are the only absences for which a student should not be held liable and only when provided by a college official ahead of the absence. 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 due to absence unless they have reasons acceptable to the instructor. A student who is compelled to be absent when a test is given should petition the instructor, in advance if possible, for permission to postpone the exam. Student will be dropped from a class by the Registrar upon recommendation of the instructor who feels the student has been justifiably absent or tardy a sufficient number of times to 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. From Board Policy FC (LOCAL)
WITHDRAWAL POLICY
A student may withdraw from a course on or after the official date of record. It is the student’s responsibility to initiate and complete a Withdrawal Request Form.
Last day to drop WITHOUT a grade of “W” = January 30
Last day to withdraw from class WITH a “W” = April 4
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Identify musical works and elements in a variety of styles
- Analyze the slements and structures of music using appropriate terminology
- Critically evaluate the influence of social, political, technological, and/or dultural ideas on music
- Articulate the significance of music as an art from within historical, cultural and social contexts
COLLEGE POLICIES
STUDENT HANDBOOK
Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the Student Handbook.
ADA STATEMENT
NCTC will adhere to all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and guidelines with respect to providing reasonable accommodations to afford equal educational opportunity. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the Office for Students with Disabilities to arrange appropriate accommodations. See the OSD Syllabus Addendum.
STUDENT SERVICES
NCTC provides a multitude of services and resources to support students. See the Student Services Syllabus Addendum for a listing of those departments and links to their sites.
QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS
The student should contact the instructor to deal with any questions, concerns, or complaints specific to the class. If the student and faculty are not able to resolve the issue, the student may contact the chair or coordinator of the division. If the student remains unsatisfied, the student may proceed to contact the instructional dean.
Name of Instructor/Professor: Shane Studdard, Director of Vocal Studies/Professor of Music
Office location: 2005C Performing Arts Center (Gainesville Campus)
Telephone number: (940) 668-3322
Name of Chair/Coordinator: Dr. Thomas Singletary, Interim Chair, Visual & Performing Arts
Office location: 2010 Performing Arts Center (Gainesville Campus)
Telephone number: (940) 668-3385
E-mail address: tsingletary@nctc.edu
Name of Instructional Dean: Crystal Wright, Interim Dean of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Office location: FSB Exchange, Denton, room 204
Telephone number: 940-380-2504
E-mail address: cwright@nctc.edu
COVID-19 SPECIFIC SYLLABI STATEMENTS SPRING 2022
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 or other health-related crisis, 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. You are encouraged to wear a mask and stay safe. Contact your instructor for further information and direction as the situation arises. These policies and procedures were updated on July 27, 2021, and are subject to change as conditions 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 are not required to wear face coverings, such as masks or face shields. In May, Texas Governor Gregg Abbott released an Executive Order prohibiting Government entities from mandating the use of masks. As a political subdivision of the State of Texas, NCTC will follow the Governor’s Executive Order for Government entities. Effective immediately, NCTC is no longer mandating masks while on campus. This order does not mean that you cannot choose to wear a mask; rather, it is no longer allowed to be mandated. These policies and procedures were updated on May 19, 2021, and are subject to change.
Return to Standard Attendance Protocol for Face-to-Face Meetings: In spring 2020, we faced an unprecedented situation in which all of us had to 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 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 the spring 2022 semester, faculty with face-to-face meetings will establish assigned seating/workstations to facilitate roll-taking and contact tracing if necessary. Additionally, we ask all College community members 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