I. ASCRC General Education Form
Group
V Literary and Artistic Studies
Dept/Program
Course #
Music
Course Title
Introduction to Music Literature
Prerequisite
For non-majors consent of
Credits
instructor
135L
3
II. Endorsement/Approvals
Complete the form and obtain signatures before submitting to Faculty Senate Office
Please type / print name Signature
Date
Instructor
Phone / Email
Fern Glass
243-5371
fern.glass@umontana.edu
Program Chair
Maxine Ramey, Interim
Chair
Dean
Stephen Kalm, Interim
Dean
III. Description and purpose of the course: General Education courses must be introductory
and foundational. They must emphasize breadth, context, and connectedness; and relate course
content to students’ future lives: See Preamble:
http://www.umt.edu/facultysenate/gened/GEPreamble_final.htm
A survey of representative examples of the standard music literature of the Western European
Tradition. Particular attention to musical styles and forms and their relationship to musical
understanding and effective listening. While this class is foundational, it requires a basic
knowledge of music fundamentals. Required in music major: Bachelor of Music, Bachelor
of Music Education, Bachelor of Arts
IV. Criteria: Briefly explain how this course meets the criteria for the group. See:
http://www.umt.edu/facultysenate/ASCRCx/Adocuments/GE_Criteria5-1-08.htm
Students will analyze musical works
that represent the standard literature in
western music history. In addition,
they will explore the development of
traditional and religious music, look at
the development of jazz in the United
States as well as other musical
innovations found in American music.
The course will focus on broad
concepts and histories with respect to
Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque,
Classic, Romantic , TwentiethCentury and Modern musical and
genres.
In addition, the class will focus on
developing listening skills, the
elements of music and the vocabulary
for listening.
V. Student Learning Goals: Briefly explain how this course will meet the applicable learning
goals. See: http://www.umt.edu/facultysenate/ASCRCx/Adocuments/GE_Criteria5-1-08.htm
The students will demonstrate the following
knowledge:
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An understanding of the stylistic
features of the Middle Ages,
Renaissance, Baroque, Classical,
Romantic, and Twentieth-Century
Western Art Music.
An understanding of the musical corpus
of a representative sample of
composers.
Identify terminology associated with the
Western Art music tradition.
Identify a representative sample of
music listening examples from required
listening.
Place unfamiliar listening examples in
their proper historical style period.
Understanding of music's place in the
social/historical development of
Western Europe and the United States
VII. Syllabus: Paste syllabus below or attach and send digital copy with form. ⇓ The syllabus
should clearly describe how the above criteria are satisfied. For assistance on syllabus
preparation see: http://teaching.berkeley.edu/bgd/syllabus.html
Attached below*Please note: As an instructor of a general education course, you will be expected to provide
sample assessment items and corresponding responses to the Assessment Advisory Committee.
MUSIC 135L - INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC LITERATURE
SPRING 2008
“All music becomes classical music in the end.” - Alex Ross,
Listen to This, New Yorker magazine, Feb. 23, 2004
University of Montana School of Fine Arts Department of Music
Music 135L (CRN 31716), 3 credits
General Education Perspective 2: Literary and Artistic Studies
INSTRUCTOR: Professor Fern Glass
Office: MUS 111
Phone: 243-5371
E-mail: fern.glass@umontana.edu
TIME: T & TH, 8:40 - 10:00 A.M.
PLACE: MUS 105
PREREQUISITES: Open to music majors and minors; non-majors with consent of instructor. This
course serves as a prerequisite for Music 324 & 325.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
A survey of representative examples of the standard music literature of the Western European tradition.
Particular attention given to musical styles and forms and their relationship to musical understanding and
effective listening. A basic knowledge of music fundamentals is expected.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
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To acquaint the student with a wide variety of music styles and genres from the Western
European tradition
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To enable the student to become a more informed, discerning, and responsive listener and
consumer of live and recorded music performance
REQUIRED TEXT:
Music: An Appreciation, 6th Brief Edition, by Roger Kamien (Brief Set of 5 Compact Disks
accompany the Text)
WEB SITE:
An Online Learning Center can be found at www.mhhe.com/kamien6 which provides a wide
variety of materials to enhance the text including interactive activities, additional recordings,
chapter summaries, multiple-choice quizzes, and much more.
BLACKBOARD Course Supplement:
Go to http://umonline.umt.edu to access our Blackboard page. Check Blackboard
frequently: at least twice a week or before each class meeting. Class announcements,
materials, assignments, & grades will be posted there regularly.
LISTENING REQUIREMENTS: Musical examples studied in class are required listening for this
course. A listening portion will be included on all exams.
EXAMS: Exams will consist of two parts: I. Listening Portion, and II. Written Portion to include multiple
choice, matching, and/or short answer questions. There will be three equally weighted exams:
Exam 1: TH, Feb. 21, 8:40 A.M.
Exam 2: TH, Mar. 20, 8:40 A.M.
Exam 3: W, May 7 (Finals Week), 10:10 A.M.
CONCERT REPORTS:
Students are required to attend two live performances from the Music Department’s Schedule of
Events during the semester and write brief papers describing the listening experience:
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Concert Report 1 - due in class on or before T, March 18
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Concert Report 2 - due in class on or before TH, May 1
ATTENDANCE POLICY:
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Attendance for this class is expected. Since 85% of life is showing up1, be there, prepared
and on time. We will listen to musical examples not included in your Brief Set of CD’s, discuss
related topics not necessarily included in the text, and study supplementary materials given out in
class for which you will be responsible and tested on. Your presence in class is both important
and valued.
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If you must miss a class, you are responsible for the information given in class that day,
including all hand-outs, listening assignments, and written assignments.
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The use of cell phones and/or hand-held text messaging devices is not allowed during class. If
you carry such a device, you must turn it off and stow it!
CONDUCT CODE:
Academic Misconduct and the Student Conduct Code: All students must practice
academic honesty. Academic misconduct is subject to an academic penalty by the course
instructor and/or disciplinary sanction by the University. All students need to be familiar with the
Student Conduct Code. The Code is available for review online at
www.umt.edu/SA/VPSA/Index.cfm/page/1321.
GRADING EVALUATION:
5%
Attendance & In-class Participation
(quizzes, worksheets, etc.)
10% Concert Report 1: due March 18
10% Concert Report 2: due May 1
25% Exam 1: Feb. 21
25% Exam 2: March 20
25% Exam 3: May 7
(15 points)
(50 points)
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(100 points)
GRADING PROCEDURE:
Answer to the FAQ (Frequently Asked Question): “How do I get an ‘A’ in this class?”
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maintain good attendance
pay attention
take notes
ask questions
study well
follow instructions, and most importantly
develop a zest for the sheer joy of learning2
Attributed to that 20th century pundit, Woody Allen
Harry Mosley, Advocate, Vol. 21, No. 4, April 2004, National Education Association