Inactivated by Curriculum Committee 9/28/07__
College of the Redwoods
CURRICULUM PROPOSAL
--Attach the Course Outline-1.
Division/Center
ARTS AND HUMANITIES - EUREKA
2.
Program and Course Number ___MUSIC 23________________________
3.
Course Title ____INTRO. TO CONGA DRUMMING AND AFRICAN POLYRHYTHMS
4.
_X__ New (If new, are you deleting a course?) Course to be deleted:_________________
_____ Change (Indicate current status and proposed changes on "Summary of
Curriculum Changes" form)
_____ Check here if catalog description is being changed.
_____ Delete (Reason for deletion:
5.
Of what approved program is this course a part? __N/A____
(see list of approved programs and TOPS Codes)TOPS Code 1003.00
Is the course a "required course"? No an "additional requirement"? No (In a certificate or
degree program)
6.
Provide evidence that this course/revision is needed (purpose of proposal). This course was
offered as a Selected Topics (MUS 99 ) course in Fall ‘99. As it proved extremely popular
(115% of capacity), it seemed sensible to convert it to a permanent course.
7.
Describe the students who will enroll (include estimated number). Non-music majors with an
interest in Afro-Cuban drumming. (30)
8.
Parallel courses--what is the relation of this course to existing courses (modify/overlap/replace)?
None
9.
Capital Outlay: Describe the equipment for this class.
Presently have: (2) Conga Drums
Need to acquire: (include cost) -0- - Instructor supplies the equipment.
10.
Staffing implications (Associate or Full-time faculty) Associate Faculty
Instructional Aide required? How many hours per week? -0-
11.
Learning Resource Implications (new courses only)
Does the college have adequate learning resources to support the proposed course, or can the
necessary resources be acquired within the existing budget?
Yes __X____
No ________
Please attach the "Learning Resource Supplement" to
the Course Proposal form.
12.
Facility Implications: (Unless otherwise stated, it is assumed this course can be offered Districtwide.)
Where Scheduled? __________Eureka - CA 107
When Scheduled? Semester(s) _F/S semesters, TH 7-9pm
Day _____ Evening __X__
13.
Special Fees -0-
14.
15.
Special Student Expenses (i.e., equipment, clothing, tools, etc.): -0Submitted by _____Ed Macan______________ Tel. Ext. 4321
Date _August 27, 1999
Approved by Curriculum Committee _______10/8/99___________________
SUMMARY OF CURRICULUM CHANGES
FEATURES
OLD
NEW
Grading Standard
Prerequisites
Corequisites
Recommended Preparation
Repeatability - Maximum Enrollments
Repeatability - Maximum Units
Maximum Class Size
TLUs
Lectures Hours
Lab Hours
Method of Instruction
Units
Other This course was originally offered as a MUS 99 [Selected Topic] and is being proposed as a
permanent catalog selection.
If any of the listed features have been modified in the new proposal, indicate the "old" (current) information
and proposed changes.
College of the Redwoods
COURSE OUTLINE
DATE August 27, 1999
PROGRAM AND COURSE NUMBER: _____MUSIC 23_____
FORMER NUMBER (If previously offered) __MUSIC 99_____
COURSE TITLE ___Intro. to Conga Drumming and African Polyrhythms
I. CATALOG AND OUTLINE
1. CATALOG DESCRIPTION:
Hands-on introduction to the techniques and strokes of the conga drum with exercises and
concepts in African rhythms and polyrhythms. Students learn six traditional African drum pieces
from Nigeria, Ghana, Congo, and Cuba, along with exercises that enhance coordination, timing,
and listening. Students also learn to play rattles, bells, and blocks that accompany these rhythms.
Background cultural information pertaining to the geography, history, religion, and social
conditions of the region will also be covered.
NOTE: Repeatable to a maximum of 2 enrollments/2 units.
2.
COURSE OUTLINE:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
II.
Introduction to course
On/off beats
Clap and stomp exercise
Polyrhythms
7-Stroke key pattern
Axatse/Gankogui
Rumba
Clave/Palitos
Review of rhythms learned during semester
% of Classroom Hours
Spent on Each Topic
5%
5%
20 %
10 %
15 %
10 %
5%
10 %
20 %
Total........ 100 %
PREREQUISITES
Prerequisite?
No ___X___
Corequisite?
No ___X___
Recommended Preparation? No ___X___
Yes _____________________
(course)
Yes _____________________
(course)
Yes _____________________
(course)
Rationale for Prerequisite, Corequisite, Recommended
Preparation__________________________________________________
PROGRAM AND COURSE NUMBER MUSIC 23
III. OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENTS
1. COURSE OUTCOMES/OBJECTIVES: List the primary instructional objectives of the class.
Formulate some of them in terms of specific measurable student accomplishments, e.g., specific
knowledge and/or skills to be attained as a result of completing this course. For degree-applicable
courses, include objectives in the area of "critical thinking." Upon successful completion of this
course, the students will be able to:
Students successfully completing this course will be grounded in the fundamental rhythmic
principles of sub-Saharan African and Afro-Cuban music. They will demonstrate the proper
techniques for conga drums and other percussion, and they will have experienced playing in a
guided ensemble. They will be able to play six traditional pieces, and will understand how each
part relates to the other. As a result of their playing experience, the participants’ sense of timing
coordination, listening, and rhythmic accuracy will be enhanced. They will demonstrate
knowledge of drumming’s interrelationship with the culture, social structures, religions, history,
and geography of areas in Africa and Cuba.
2. COLLEGE LEVEL CRITICAL THINKING TASKS/ASSIGNMENTS: Degree applicable courses
must include critical thinking tasks/assignments. This section need not be completed for non-credit
courses. Describe how the course requires students to independently analyze, synthesize, explain,
assess, anticipate and/or define problems, formulate and assess solutions, apply principles to new
situations, etc. Due to the hands-on approach to this topic, the critical thinking component will be
emphasized in an experiential manner. The physical demands of drumming and the complexity of
performing polyrhythms accurately will force the student to make adjustments and to stay
focused to maintain the desired effect. The challenge will be how well they can imitate the
techniques and perform the exercises. As the students fall out of rhythm, they must fall back in
the correct relationship to the various parts, which requires critical listening and patience.
3. ASSESSMENT
Degree applicable courses must have a minimum of one response in category A, B, or C. If category A
is not checked, the department must explain why substantial writing assignments are an inappropriate
basis for at least part of the grade.
A. This course requires a minimum of two substantial (500 words each) written assignments which
demonstrate standard English usage (grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary) and proper paragraph and
essay development. In grading these assignments, instructors shall use, whenever possible, the English
Department=s rubric for grading the ENGL 150 exit essay. Substantial writing assignments, including:
__ essay exam(s)
__ term or other paper(s)
___ laboratory report(s)
__ written homework
__ reading report(s)
__ other (specify) _________
If the course is degree applicable, substantial writing assignments in this course are inappropriate because:
__ The course is primarily computational in nature.
X The course primarily involves skill demonstrations or problem solving.
__ Other rationale (explain) __________________________________
B. Computational or Non-computational problem-solving demonstrations, including:
X exam(s)
X
quizzes
__ homework problems
__ laboratory report(s)
__ field work
__ other (specify) ______________________
PROGRAM AND COURSE NUMBER MUSIC 23
C.
Skill demonstrations, including:
X class performance(s) __ field work
X
performance exam(s)
__ other (specify) _______
D. Objective examinations, including:
X
multiple choice
X
true/false
X
matching items
X
completion __ other (specify) ________________________________________
E.
Other (specify) _________________________________
NOTE: A course grade may not be based solely on attendance.
IV. TEXTS AND MATERIALS
APPROPRIATE TEXTS AND MATERIALS:
(Indicate textbooks that may be required or recommended, including alternate texts that may be used.)
Text(s)
Title: ____Intro. to Conga Drumming and African Polyrhythms - Student Handbook
__X__
Required
Edition:___1st ______
Alternate
Author: ___Howard Kaufman ______ Recommended
Publisher:__CR________________________
Date Published: February 1999
(Additional required, alternate, or recommended texts should be listed on a separate sheet and attached.)
For degree applicable courses the adopted texts have been certified to be college-level:
______ Yes.
Basis for determination:
______ is used by two or more four-year colleges or universities (certified by the Division Dean or Center
Dean)
OR
X
has been certified by the LAC as being of college level using the Coleman and Dale-Chall
Readability Index Scale.
______ No
Request for Exception Attached.
REQUIRED READING, WRITING, AND OTHER OUTSIDE OF CLASS ASSIGNMENTS:
Over an 18-week presentation of the course, 3 hours per week are required for each unit of credit. ALL
Degree Applicable Credit classes must treat subject matter with a scope and intensity which require the
student to study outside of class. Two hours of independent work done out of class are required for each
hour of lecture. Lab and activity classes must also require some outside of class work. Outside of the
regular class time the students in this class do the following:
_____ Study
_____ Answer questions
_X__ Skill practice
_____ Required reading
_____ Problem solving activity or exercise
_____ Written work (essays/compositions/report/analysis/research)
_____ Journal (reaction and evaluation of class, done on a continuing basis throughout the semester)
_____ Observation of or participation in an activity related to course content (e.g., play, museum, concert,
debate, meeting, etc.)
_____ Other (specify) ______________________________________________________
PROGRAM AND COURSE NUMBER ‘MUSIC 23
V.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
1.
Contact Hours Per Week: (Indicate
"TOTAL" hours if less than semester length)
Lecture:
_0.5_ Weekly _9.00_ TOTAL
Lab:
_ 1.5_ Weekly 27.00_ TOTAL
No. of Weeks _S_ (S = semester length)
(Use Request for Exception sheet to justify more-than-minimum required hours.)
Units _1.00 or Variable Unit Range ______
2.
3.
TLUs _2.25
Does course fulfill a General Education requirement?
(For existing courses only; for new courses, use GE Application Form)
_____ Yes __X_ No
If yes, in what G.E. area?
AA/AS Area
_________
CSU/GE Area _________
IGETC Area
_________
4.
Method of Instruction:
_____ Lecture
_____ Lab
_X__ Lecture/Lab
_____ Independent Study
5.
Recommended Maximum Class Size _30_
6.
Transferability__X__ CSU __X__ UC
List two UC/CSU campuses with similar courses (include course #s)
UC Berkeley: MUS 148 African Music Ensemble, CSU San Marcos: MUS 391 African
Ensemble
Articulation with UC requested ______
PROGRAM AND COURSE NUMBER MUSIC 23
7.
Grading Standard
__X___ Letter Grade Only
______ CR/NC Only
______ Grade-CR/NC Option
Grade-CR/NC Option Criteria:
______ Introductory
______ 1st course in sequence
______ Exploratory
8.
Is course repeatable __X__ Yes ______ No
If so, repeatable to a maximum of:
__2__ Total Enrollments
__2.00 Total Units
(Use Request for Exception sheet to justify repeatability.)
9.
SAM Classification __G__
Course Classification _A__
PROGRAM AND COURSE NUMBER MUSIC 23
REQUEST FOR EXCEPTION
This form may be used to provide justification for
1.
2.
3.
making a course repeatable
requiring more than the minimum number of contact hours
utilizing non-college level texts for degree applicable course
To request an exception, provide the following information:
MUSIC 23 _____________
Department and Course No
. INTRO. TO CONGA DRUMMING AND AFRICAN
POLYRHYTHMS
Course Title
NATURE OF THE EXCEPTION REQUESTED AND RATIONALE: REPEATABILITY
Each semester a somewhat different selection of pieces will be explored. As a result, while all
fundamental techniques will be covered each semester, some techniques will be emphasized more
some less, according to the selection of pieces covered in a given semester.