MUL 101 – Introduction to Music (Web-enhanced)
Section 102
Fall Semester 2014
8:00 am-9:15 am/Tu,Th
LPAC 1106
Office Hours: By Appointment
Matt Greenwood
LPAC 1072
Office: 460-6136
mgreenwood@southalabama.edu
Textbook/ Materials
Text: Machlis/Forney: The Enjoyment of Music, 11th edition, shorter (with 4 CDs and/or student
Resource DVD), published W.W. Norton
Web resource: www.wwnorton.com/college/music/enjoyment-of-music11/shorter
Objective/ Description
The student will demonstrate a foundational knowledge of artistic and literary interpretations, and the
student will demonstrate proficiency in basic interpretative skills. This course provides a basic
understanding of the language and cultural heritage of Western art music through guided listening,
reading, discussion and concert attendance. These activities are designed to increase the student’s ability
to listen to all styles of music with increased perception, expose the student to a variety of musical
experiences, and develop the student’s appreciation for Western musical culture.
Attendance
1. Regular attendance is critical to your success in this class.
2. Three unexcused absences are allowed without penalty. Each subsequent unexcused absence will
deduct 5 points from the total number of points.
3. Absences are excused only in cases of illness, family emergency, university-approved field trips, or
with the prior approval of the instructor.
4. Students are expected to participate in class discussions and actively listen to music in class.
5. Sleeping, text messaging, reading or doing other work will result in an unexcused absence.
5. Attendance is taken each class period by signing the attendance sheet. It is your responsibility to
sign the attendance sheet.
6. Frequent tardiness will negatively affect your grade.
7. Once in class, you are not allowed to leave early unless excused by the instructor.
8. You must wait 15 minutes in case the instructor is late.
Exams
Five exams plus the final will be given during the semester on written, listening, and lecture materials. The
final exam will include two parts: Part 1 of the final includes chapters Prelude 6-42 and Part 2 of the final
will be cumulative in nature. Study guides will be distributed in class before each exam. Exam dates are
given in the attached schedule but may be changed as the course progresses with advance notice in
class. The format of the exams entail listening (except Exam 1), matching (terms and definitions), and
multiple choice (terms, composers, genres, etc…) questions.
Makeup Exams
If you know in advance that you will be unable to be present on the day of an exam, a time may be
arranged with the instructor to take the test in advance. If you miss due to illness or other emergency, you
must notify the instructor within 24 hours in order to make up the exam. DO NOT wait until the following
class period. The proper documentation, when appropriate, will be required for the instructor’s records.
All makeup exams will be more difficult than the exam given at the regularly scheduled time (For example,
fill-in-the-blank instead of multiple choice.) Missed makeup exams will receive 0 points.
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Live Performance Attendance – Concert Reports
Attendance at four live performances is required during the semester. Attendance at these
concerts and the written report will constitute 20% of your grade. Each report will be worth 50
points. You must do the following: 1) attend the entire program, 2) report on the program as if
you were describing it to another musician or informed listener, 3) comment about the music
almost exclusively, and 4) staple a printed program from the event to the back of your report.
(Use the Concert Report Guidelines sheet for tips on writing a report.) You must use correct
spelling and grammar. Reports must be done on a word processor or typed and will be presented
for credit in hard-copy form only. Font size should be similar to 12 point Helvetica or Times.
Each report should be no less then 3 written pages long, double-spaced. Please staple the entire
package together.
A standard concert report should include separate paragraphs for the following: an introduction,
a paragraph to describe each piece of music (or groups of pieces) performed, and a conclusion.
Most reports will include a total of 5-10 complete paragraphs.
The concerts must be considered “classical” in nature, and may include concerts by orchestras,
opera, concert bands, choirs, musical troupes, some church concerts, classic jazz programs and
music department recitals. It must be a live performance (no recorded backup or accompaniment)
and must be considered a “concert” as opposed to entertainment at a social function or bar.
Please see list of approved concert dates at www.usouthal.edu/music/recitalattendance. Other
concerts may count with advanced approval of the instructor.
Concert reports are due on Oct 9, Oct 28, Nov 11, and Dec 2
Reports should be turned in personally in class. Late reports will lose 5 points (out of 50) for
EACH class period overdue. No papers will be accepted after Dec 2.
The University of South Alabama provides online writing tutoring services through SMARTHINKING, an
online tutoring service. SMARTHINKING is available at http://services.smarthinking.com. Students may
enter the site by logging on with their Jag number and using the last four digits of the social security
number as the password. For log-on problems, technical questions and/or on-campus writing assistance,
contact the USA Writing Center at 251-460-6480 or e-mail csaint-paul@usouthal.edu.
Online Quizzes
Homework will consist of taking online quizzes provided by the publisher of the textbook.
(www.wwnorton.com/college/music/enjoyment-of-music11/shorter) You must always choose the
quiz with the maximum number of questions. After completing each quiz, you must submit your grade
electronically. You will be prompted to enter your First Name, Last Name, Student Email, Professor’s
Email (mgreenwood@southalabama.edu), and Section 102. Click on Send Results. (Note: you can
keep retaking the quiz until you get all of the answers correct. Submit the quiz only when your grade is
acceptable to you.) Quizzes for each section will be accepted until the regularly scheduled exam for that
section occurs. It is the responsibility of the student to communicate with the Professor to make
sure that the quizzes have been received. No quiz scores will be accepted after the scheduled
exam time for that current unit.
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Grading Procedure
Online quizzes
Concert Reports
Exam 1
Exam 2
Exam 3
Exam 4
Exam 5
Final Exam
Class Participation/
Attendance
Total
A
B
C
D
F
100 (average of all quizzes)
200 (4 @ 50pts each)
100
100
100
100
100
200
100
1100
90%-100%
80%-89%
70%-79%
60%-69%
Below 60%
Students with Disabilities
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, students with bona fide disabilities will be afforded
reasonable accommodation. The Office of Special Student Services will certify a disability and advise
faculty members of reasonable accommodations. If you have a specific disability that qualifies you for
academic accommodations, please notify me and provide certification from the Special Student Services
(Office of Special Students Services). The Office of Special Students Services is located at 5828 Old
Shell Rd. Phone 460-7212.
Changes in Course Requirements
Not all classes progress at the same rate thus course requirements might have to be modified as
circumstances dictate. You will be given written notice if the course requirements need to be changed.
Academic Disruption Policy
The University of South Alabama respects the right of instructors to teach and students to learn.
Maintenance of these rights requires an academic environment that does not impede their exercise.
Faculty and staff have the responsibility:
-to establish and implement academic standards;
-to establish and enforce reasonable behavior standards in each academic setting;
-to document and report incidents of academic disruption;
-to refer for disciplinary action those students whose behavior may be judged to be
disruptive under the Code of Student Conduct.
Disruption refers to behavior a reasonable person would view as substantially or repeatedly interfering
with the conduct of an activity.
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Student Academic Conduct Policy (Policy effective for alleged misconduct occurring after Jan 1, 2010.)
As a community of students and scholars, the University strives to maintain the highest standards of
academic integrity. All members of the community are expected to exhibit honesty and competence in
academic work. This responsibility can be met only through earnest and continuing effort on the part of all
students and faculty. Any dishonesty related to academic work or records constitutes academic
misconduct including, but not limited to, activities such as giving or receiving unauthorized aid in tests and
examinations, improperly obtaining a copy of an examination, plagiarism, misrepresentation of
information, altering transcripts or university records. Academic misconduct is incompatible with the
standards of the academic community. Such acts are viewed as moral and intellectual offenses and are
subject to investigation and disciplinary action through appropriate University procedures. Penalties may
range from the loss of credit for a particular assignment to dismissal from the University. Degree
revocation may be warranted in cases involving academic misconduct by former students while they were
students at USA. Note that dismissal from any University of South Alabama college or school for reasons
of academic misconduct will also result in permanent dismissal from the University. Faculty, students, and
staff are responsible for acquainting themselves with, adhering to, and promoting policies governing
academic conduct.
JagAlert Fall 2014
JagAlert is an academic program intended to help students be successful in 100 and 200 level courses. If
you are not doing well, you will receive an email instructing you to see your professor and academic
advisor. Watch for the JagAlert email around week 6 of this semester.
Tentative Schedule
Not all classes progress at the same rate thus course requirements might have to be modified as
circumstances dictate. You will be given written notice if the course requirements need to be changed.
Topics
Chapters
Tue
Aug 19
Introduction to the course
Thur
Aug 21
Melody & Rhythm and Meter
Prelude 1-2
Tue
Aug 26
Harmony & Organization of Musical Sounds
3-4
Thur
Aug 27
Texture, Musical Form &Musical Expression
5-7
Tue
Sept 2
Voice, Musical Instruments and Ensembles
8-10
Thur
Sept 4
Review
Tue
Sept 9
Exam 1 & Quizzes due
Thur
Sept 11
Listening practice/How to listen & listening specifics
Tue
Sept 16
Styles, Middle Ages: Sacred and Secular
11, Prelude 2-13
Thur
Sept 18
Renaissance: Sacred and Secular
14-15
Tue
Sept 23
Review
Thur
Sept 25
Exam 2 & Quizzes due
11, Prelude 2-15
Tue
Sept 30
The Baroque Spirit, Opera and Cantata/Oratorio
Prelude 3-17
Prelude 1-10
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Thur
Oct 2
Baroque: Instruments, Concerto and Instrumental Music
Tue
Oct 7
Fall Break – No Class
Thur
Oct 9
Review Report #1 due
Tue
Oct 14
Exam 3 & Quizzes due
Prelude 3-20
Thur
Oct 16
Classicism in the arts, Development of Classical Forms
Prelude 4-21
Tue
Oct 21
Classic: Chamber Music, Symphony
22-23
Thur
Oct 23
Classic: Concerto, Sonata and Vocal Forms
24-26
Tue
Oct 28
Review Report #2 due
Thur
Oct 30
Exam 4 & Quizzes due
Prelude 4-26
Tue
Nov 4
Romanticism/ Art Song and Piano Music
Prelude 5-28
Thur
Nov 6
Romantic: Program Music and Absolute Forms
30-31
Tue
Nov 11
Romantic: National Schools of Opera and Ballet
Review Report #3 due
32-33
Thur
Nov 13
Exam 5 & Quizzes due
Prelude 5-33
Tue
Nov 18
Impressionism/20th Century: Elements of Music
Prelude 6-36
Thur
Nov 20
20th Century: Nationalism
37-39
Tue
Nov 25
20th Century: Popular Styles, Early Jazz/Blues
Prelude-40
Thur
Nov 27
Thanksgiving Break - No Class
Tue
Dec 2
20th Century: Musical Theater/ Review/ Report #4 due
Final Exam: Tuesday, December 9, 8:00-10:00 am
Part 1: Exam 6 (includes listening) Quizzes due (Prelude 6-42)
Part 2: Cumulative (no listening)
18-20
41-42
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RELIEF FROM SEVERAL FINAL EXAMINATIONS PER DAY
Students are entitled to relief from three or four final examinations on the same day. If the
student makes a formal written request two or more weeks prior to the first day of final
examinations, the student's final examinations will be rescheduled normally on the following
basis:
Fall Semester 2014 - First exam may be rescheduled.
The request is made to the dean of the college in which the course is taught, and the
rescheduling is done through that office. If more than one college is involved, the appropriate
deans will coordinate the rescheduling.
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