MUL 101 – Introduction to Music
Section 108 Mark Habib
Fall Semester 2014 LPAC 1127
12:20 pm-1:10 pm/MWF Office: 460-6136
LPAC 1127 habib@southalabama.edu
Office Hours: By Appointment
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: "http://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.
LAST DAY TO DROP THE CLASS IS OCTOBER 24
Attendance
Regular attendance is critical to your success in this class.
Three unexcused absences are allowed without penalty. Each subsequent unexcused
absence will deduct 5 points from the total number of points.
Absences are excused only in cases of illness, family emergency, university-approved
field trips, or with the prior approval of the instructor.
Students are expected to participate in class discussions and actively listen to music in
class.
Sleeping, text messaging, reading or doing other work will result in an unexcused
absence.
Attendance is taken each class period by signing the attendance sheet. It is your
responsibility to sign the attendance sheet.
Frequent tardiness will negatively affect your grade.
Once in class, you are not allowed to leave early unless excused by the instructor.
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. Short essay questions
will also be asked. All tests will be collected after having been reviewed in class.
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.
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
"http://www.usouthal.edu/music/recitalattendance". Other concerts may count with
advanced approval of the instructor.
Concert reports are due on Oct 1, Oct 20, Nov 7, Nov 19
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 3rd.
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 "mailto:csaint-paul@usouthal.edu".
Grading Procedure
Concert Reports 200 (4 @ 50pts each)
Exam 1 100
Exam 2 75
Exam 3 100
Exam 4 150
Exam 5 125
Final Exam 250
Attendance
Total 1000
A 90%-100%
B 80%-89%
C 70%-79%
D 60%-69%
F 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.
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
M Aug 18 Introduction to the course
W Aug
20
Melody & Rhythm and Meter
Prelude1-2
F Aug
22
Harmony & Organization of Musical Sounds
3-4
M Aug
25
Texture,Musical Form&Musical Expression
5-7
W Aug
27
Voice and Musical Instruments
F Aug
29
Instruments
8-9
M Sept 1 LABOR DAY:NO CLASS
W Sept 3 Ensembles
10
F Sept 5 Review
M Sept 8 Exam 1
Prelude-10
W Sept
10
Listening practice/How to listen & listening specifics
F Sept
12
Styles, Middle Ages: Sacred and Secular
11,Prelude-1
3
M Sept
15
Renaissance: Sacred and Secular
14-15
W Sept
17
Review
F Sept 19 Exam 2
11-15
M Sept
22
The Baroque Spirit
Prelude
W Sept
24
Baroque: Opera and Cantata/Oratorio
16-17
F Sept
26
Baroque: Instruments and Concerto
18-19
M Sept
29
Baroque: Baroque Instrumental Music
20
W Oct 1
Review Report #1 due
F Oct 3
Exam 3
M Oct 6
FALL BREAK- No Class
Prelude-20
W Oct 8 Classic: Chamber Music
Prelude
F Oct 10 Classic: The Symphony
21
M Oct 13 Classic:Concerto and Sonata
22
W Oct 15
23
Classic: Vocal Forms
F Oct 17 Classic: Vocal Forms
24-25
M Oct 20 Review Report #2 due
26
W Oct 22 Exam 4
Prelude-26
F Oct 24 Romanticism/ Art Song
Prelude-27
M Oct 27
28-29
Romantic:Piano Music/19th Century America
W Oct 29 Romantic: Program Music
30
F Oct 31
31
M Nov 3
Romantic: Absolute Forms
Romantic:National Schools of Opera
W Nov 5 Romantic:Opera,Ballet
32
33
F Nov 7 Review Report #3 due
M Nov
10
Exam 5
Prelude-33
W Nov
12
F Nov
14
Impressionism/20th Century:Elements of Music
Impressionism/20th Century Elements Review
Prelude-34
Prelude-34
M Nov
17
20th Century:Early Modern Musical Style &Early Modernists
W Nov
19
20th Century: Nationalism.Report #4 due
37-39
F Nov
21
20th Century: Popular Styles,Early Jazz/Blues
Prelude-40
M Nov
24
20th Century: Popular Styles, Early Jazz/Blues:Review
Prelude-40
W Nov
26.
Thanksgiving Break - No Class
F
Thanksgiving Break-No Class
Nov
28
M Dec 1
W Dec
3-5
Final Exam Review
Review:Final Exam
Final Exam: Monday, Dec 8th, 1:00-3:00 pm
Part 1: Exam 6 (includes listening)
Part 2: Cumulative (no listening)
35-36
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:
Spring 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.