Heartland Community College
Humanities & Fine Arts
Course Syllabus for Students
Course Prefix and Number: MUSI 150 section 4
Course Title: Music Appreciation
Credit Hours: 3
Wednesdays, 6:00-8:50 PM, ICB 1704
Start Date: Wednesday, January 18, 2012
End Date: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 (final exam)
Catalog Description:
An introduction to music appreciation and theory for students who do not intend to major in
music. This course is designed to provide familiarity with the elements of music and with various
musical forms and stylistic periods so the students can actively and perceptively listen to a wide
variety of music. The ability to read music is not required for enrollment in MUSI 150.
Instructor Information
Instructor name: Jeff Young
Phone number to contact instructor: (309) 212-4168
HCC Instructor e-mail address: Jeffrey.Young@heartland.edu
Location of instructor’s office: N/A
Hours and days of instructor’s office hours: By appointment, phone, or e-mail
Required Textbook:
The Enjoyment of Music, by Kristine Forney and Joseph Machlis; Eleventh Edition,
Shorter Version, W.W. Norton & Company: 2011. (includes
accompanying Recordings DVD and optional 4 CD set)
Relationship to Academic Development Programs and Transfer:
MUSI 150 fulfills 3 of the 9 semester hours of credit in Humanities/Fine Arts required for
the A.A. or A.S. degree. It satisfies the Fine Arts component of this requirement. MUSI
150 should transfer to other Illinois colleges and universities as the equivalent of the
General Education Core Curriculum course F1 900, described in the Illinois Articulation
Initiative. However, students should consult an academic advisor for transfer information
regarding particular institutions. Refer to the IAI web page for information as well at
www.itransfer.org.
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Course Objectives (Learning Outcomes):
After completing this course, the student will:
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Identify the works of music that are considered to represent the greatest
achievements of various cultures and civilizations and that have defined these
civilizations' musical traditions (D2).
Listen to music with sensitivity and formal understanding (C5).
Recognize various periods, mediums, and themes in music.
Become aware of various musicians' styles and begin to appreciate how and why
music changes over time as well as sometimes within an individual artist's career
(C5).
Understand the fundamental conceptual and theoretical framework that underlies
the production of music in different cultures (D3).
Develop the confidence to pursue specific areas of music on a more advanced
level (P8).
Identify appropriate topics for scholarly research in music appreciation, utilize
standard bibliographic and other research tools, select suitable sources and
methodology, and write papers presenting the results of your research while
observing the conventions of scholarly discourse (C6).
Course/Lab Outlines:
I. ELEMENTS OF MUSIC (unit 1)
II. THE BAROQUE PERIOD (unit 2)
III. THE CLASSICAL PERIOD (unit 2)
IV. THE ROMANTIC PERIOD (unit 3)
V. MODERN ART MUSIC (unit 4)
VI. JAZZ, BLUES & ROCK MUSIC (unit 4)
Methods of Instruction
Due to the length of our class period, each class meeting will contain multiple types of
instructional activities. While the main method of instruction will be lecture, each class period will
also include instruction from the following methods: multimedia presentation, in-class listening or
viewing, listening combined with written observations, class discussions, and student presentation.
Course Policies
Methods of Evaluation (Tests/Exams, Grading System)
Final grades will be awarded according to the following scale:
92-100 % =A
83-91 % =B
74-82 % =C
65-73 % =D
Below 65%=F
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The following chart outlines how grades will be given:
Feature
Unit Exams
Listening Exams
CD Analysis Paper
% of overall
grade
Purpose
30%
15%
15%
demonstrating
knowledge and
comprehension
of readings and
in-class lectures
and discussions
demonstrating
aural familiarity
with listening
assignments and
musical elements
Brief
Description/
Requirements
multiple choice,
true/false,
matching, formal
essay
NO open note or
open book
1) identifying
significant musical
works from class
2) identifying
musical elements
and characteristics
in unfamiliar works
4 exams at end
of each unit
(3 highest scores
count toward
final grade)
NO open note or
open book
Short quiz at end of
each unit
(3 highest scores
count toward final
grade)
Length and
frequency of
evaluation
Live Performance
Attendance
15%
In-class
Participation
25%
displaying critical
listening skills and
awareness of
musical elements;
showing good
writing skills;
researching and
citing sources
choosing a
recording, giving
observations and
value statements;
proper citation and
bibliography of
sources used
observing a
meaningful
performance;
displaying critical
listening skills,
evaluation of
performance
engaging in
meaningful
discussions and
written analysis
of in-class
listening
must submit copy
of the program
and fill out a brief
questionnaire;
further guidelines
will be provided
later
One paper, 5 pages
long (see
requirements
below)
One performance
during the
semester
includes written
observations of
in-class listening,
verbal discussion
of listening, and
showing
evidence of class
preparation; also
1 in-class
presentation
Every class
period (excludes
exam periods)
Participation/Attendance Policy
Your success in the class (and ultimately, your grade) will likely reflect your rate of
attendance. In-class assignments, as specified above, cannot be made up. Any absence will result
in a zero for that week’s participation grade. While one or two absences will not significantly
affect your participation grade, excessive absences likely will. Keep in mind that your mere
presence in a class period does not guarantee full participation points. Your participation grade
also relies on meaningful participation in discussions and activities. Aside from your
participation grade, absences will certainly affect the degree to which you comprehend and
absorb material covered in assigned readings. Bear in mind that, since this course only meets
once a week, missing one class period would be similar to missing three class periods in a
traditional course.
Part of your participation grade (5 out of 25 points) will be devoted to a short in-class
presentation. This will involve selecting a song to bring in to class, giving a brief verbal
introduction to that song, listening to the song, and finally, holding a brief discussion about the
musical aspects of that song. This whole process should take about 15 minutes. Presentations
will begin on February 22nd on a volunteer basis. More information will be provided at a later
date.
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Incompletes Policy
I follow the official college policy, as found in the College catalog, as illustrated by the
following excerpt: “An incomplete grade may be given to a student who, by the withdrawal date
(April 12th, 2012), can reasonably be expected to pass the course. Incompletes may be granted
only when justified by extreme circumstances (e.g. serious illness, accident, death or serious
illness in the immediate family).”
Late Assignments Policy
Late assignments for full credit will be granted only at the instructor’s discretion. If you
expect to get full credit for a late assignment, it is crucial that you contact the instructor before
the class period in which the assignment is due. If you cannot hand in an assignment in class,
contact your instructor to make arrangements to turn in the assignment by other means.
Otherwise, late assignments will be accepted no later than one week after the listed due
date, and will automatically be deducted by 25%. Variation from this policy will only be
granted in extreme circumstances at the instructor’s discretion.
Make-up Exam Policy
Make-ups of written exams will only be granted in extreme circumstances and at the
instructor’s discretion. You must contact the instructor BEFORE the exam period to arrange a
make-up. Please do so as early as possible. Reasons for making up an exam include: collegesponsored events, permission from Disability Support Services, and documented illness. Exam
make-ups will NOT be granted for employment conflicts.
Make-ups of listening exams will NOT be granted under any circumstances. Listening
exams must be completed in class.
Everyone’s lowest exam grade will be dropped from final grades. Therefore, you could miss
one exam without losing a significant portion of your grade. Students who complete all exams
will also be granted this privilege. A student who is satisfied with his/her first three exam grades
has the right to waive the final exam if they choose. Both your lowest written exam and listening
exam will be dropped independently of one another.
Live Performance Attendance
Students will be required to attend ONE formal musical performance sometime during the
semester. There are some requirements for what type of performance to attend. The performance
should be structured to the point of having a written program available for attendees. Feel free to
ask for guidance in selecting a performance to attend. Students will be given a brief
questionnaire to fill out based on the performance, which should be turned in with the provided
program to the performance. The goal of this assignment is to promote the listening/viewing of
live performances, as well as discovery of aspects of performing as a musician. More
information will be given at a later date, including the questionnaire.
Writing Requirements
The writing assignment in this course should be typed. Proper spelling, grammar,
punctuation, etc. is expected and will affect your grade. Papers should use a size 12 font,
preferably in Times New Roman font style. Each line should be double spaced for ease of
reading and grading.
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The CD analysis research paper* will include the requirement of a bibliography, as well as
citing reference sources. There is no required style for this course (MLA, APA, etc), but some
sort of regulated style should be used. For help in this manner, see Student Support Services, or
NoodleTools is available on the Heartland Library website.
*(Specific information regarding the writing assignment will be provided closer to the due date)
Student Conduct
Students are expected to have at each class meeting: the textbook, notebook for taking notes,
notes from previous meetings, loose paper for in-class projects, and any assignments due that
week. Students are also expected to come to class prepared for discussing that day’s topics. This
requires that you complete reading and listening assignments.
Students are expected to maintain a professional and respectful demeanor in class. Please be
respectful of others in the class by refraining from conversation and distraction. If you must
arrive late or leave early, please take your seat quietly or depart the room quietly. Please refrain
from using cell phones or similar devices during class. Cell phones should be shut off before
class to avoid disruption and distraction.
Finally, everyone has different musical tastes and backgrounds. Please feel free to express
your opinions and tastes candidly while maintaining a level of respect for others in the class, as
well as the content of the class. Flexibility and open-mindedness will be helpful to achieve
maximum learning in this course.
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a fundamental principle of collegial life at Heartland Community
College and is essential to the credibility of the College’s educational programs. Moreover,
because grading may be competitive, students who misrepresent their academic work violate the
right of their fellow students. The College, therefore, views any act of academic dishonesty as a
serious offense requiring disciplinary measures, including course failure, suspension, and even
expulsion from the College. In addition, an act of academic dishonesty may have unforeseen
effects far beyond any officially imposed penalties.
Violations of academic integrity include, but are not limited to cheating, aiding or suborning
cheating or other acts of academic dishonesty, plagiarism, misrepresentation of data, falsification
of academic records or documents, and unauthorized access to computerized academic or
administrative records or systems. Definitions of these violations may be found in the college
catalog.
Plagiarism
Plagiarism is the presenting of others’ ideas as if they were your own. When you write a paper,
create a project, do a presentation or create anything original, it is assumed that all the work,
except for that which is attributed to another author or creator, is your own. Plagiarism is
considered a serious academic offense and may take the following forms:
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Copying word-for-word from another source and not giving that source credit.
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Paraphrasing the work of another and not giving that source credit.
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Adopting a particularly apt phrase as your own.
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Using an image or a copy of an image without crediting its source.
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Paraphrasing someone else’s line of thinking in the development of a topic as if it
were your own.
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Receiving excessive help from a friend or elsewhere, or using another project as
if it were your own.
*Note that word-for-word copying is not the only form of plagiarism.
The penalties for plagiarism may be severe, ranging from failure on the particular piece of
work, failure in the course or expulsion from school in extreme cases.
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[Adapted from the Modern Language Association’s MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers. New
York: MLA, 1995: 26]
Support Services:
Heartland Library Information
The Library, located in the Student Commons Building at the Raab Road campus, provides Heartland students
with a full range of resources including books, online journal databases, videos, newspapers, periodicals, reserves,
and interlibrary loan. Librarians are available to assist in locating information.
For more information please call the Library (309) 268-8200 or (309) 268-8292.
HCC Writing Center
The Writing Center is open to all HCC students working on their writing. HCC writing faculty help students
apply course outcomes to their papers. Visit the Tutoring and Testing Center or call the TTC for an appointment:
(309) 268-8231.
Tutoring Center
Heartland Community College offers tutoring in various forms at no cost to Heartland students at the Academic
Support Center (ASC) in Normal and at the Pontiac and Lincoln Centers. Tutors are available at convenient times
throughout the week. Study groups, group tutoring facilitated by a specially-trained tutor, are also available by
request. For more information about services available at each location, please call the ASC in Normal (309) 2688231; the Pontiac Center (815) 842-6777; the Lincoln Center (217) 735-1731.
Syllabi disclaimer
Any changes to the syllabus will be made at the discretion of the instructor, or to meet
changes necessary to effective instruction. The class will be promptly notified of any alterations.
Course Calendar
Week #/ Date
Papers/
Exams
Week 1: Jan 18
Course introduction, syllabus;
musical elements: melody,
rhythm and meter
Review of musical elements +
harmony, pitch organization,
texture
Review of musical elements +
form, expression; Musical
Elements ID
Categories and Families of
musical instruments; Voice
parts; Musical Ensembles
Begin Unit 1
Week 2: Jan 25
Week 3: Feb 1
Week 4: Feb 8
Week 5: Feb 15
Topics Covered
Reading
Assignment
Listening Assignment
pp. 4-29
StudySpace
pp. 30-38
StudySpace
pp. 39-66
DVD-ROM: Young Persons
Guide… (p 60), StudySpace
Exam #1
Listening
Exam #1
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Week 6: Feb 22
Baroque Period: Opera;
Oratorio; Baroque Concerto;
Fugue (Purcell, Handel, Vivaldi,
Bach)
Classical Period: Multimovement Cycle forms and
characteristics; Mozart and
Haydn
Beethoven & his music; Mozart
Classical concerto & opera
Begin Unit 2
Week 7: Feb 29
Week 8: Mar 7
Mar 14
Week 9: Mar 21
pp. 106-129
pp. 136-146
pp. 150-174
pp. 174-185
pp. 189-200
Spring Break
Exam # 2
Listening
Exam #2
CD Analysis
Paper
Romantic Period: 19th century
art song (Schubert, R.
Schumann)19th century piano
piece (Chopin, C. Schumann)
pp. 204-226
Week 11: Apr 4
Programmatic works through
history: drama in instrumental
music (Berlioz, Smetana, Grieg)
pp. 230-243
Week 12: Apr 11
Drama in vocal music: Italian &
German Romantic opera
pp. 252-266
pp. 275-280
Modern Art Music of the United
States: Ives, Still, Copland, John
Adams
pp. 295-299
pp. 321-332
pp. 420-428
World Music and Contemporary
Composers: John Cage, Bright
Sheng, traditional examples
Blues, Jazz, and Rock & Roll
pp. 386-391
pp. 396-406
Week 10: Mar 28
Begin Unit 3
Week 13: Apr 18
Purcell: Dido and Aeneas
Handel: Messiah
Vivaldi: Spring:4 Seasons
Bach: Contrapunctus I
Mozart: Eine Kleine
Nachtmusik mvt I & III
Haydn: “Emperor” Quartet
(also “Oxford” Symphony)
Beethoven: Symphony #5
Mozart: Piano Concerto
Mozart: Don Giovanni
Schubert: Elfking
Schumann: In the Lovely
Month of May
Chopin: Mazurka
Hensel: September
Berlioz: Symphony
fantastique
Smetana: The Moldau
Grieg: Peer Gynt
Verdi: Rigoletto
Wagner: Die Walkure
Puccini: Madame Butterfly
Exam #3
Listening
Exam #3
Week 14: Apr 25
Begin Unit 4
Week 15: May 2
Week 16: May 9
Performance
Attendance
assignment
Week : May 16
Exam #4
Listening
Exam #4
pp. 342-356
pp. 372-382
Ives: Country Band March
Still: Suite for Violin/Piano
Copland: Appalachian
Spring
Adams: Dr. Atomic
Cage: Sonata V
Sheng: China Dreams
Studyspace examples
Holiday: Billie’s Blues
Strayhorn/Ellington: Take
the A Train
Various Examples
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