MUL 1010 Music Appreciation
Credits: 3
Instructor:
Carolyn Schlatter
Office: J315 Office Hours: Posted on office door
Phone: 729-6072/Home: 897-5100
Email: schlattc@nwfsc.edu
Class Days: Monday and Wednesday 11:00 am
Dr. Jeremy Ribando, Humanities, Fine & Performing Arts Chair: 729-6073
Course Objectives and Goals:
1. To develop a more intelligent understanding and appreciation of music.
2. To study the role of music in our culture and as a field of study and endeavor in the
Humanities.
3. To develop positive attitudes toward support of music as a cultural facet of the community,
and to increase appreciation of music and the arts through increased understanding.
4. To enable the student to develop basic understanding and skills which “liberate” him/her from
the limitations of cultural ignorance, and to extend the knowledge of the student further into a
recognized field of learning music.
5. To become better acquainted with the composers in Western music from the Middle Ages
through the Twentieth Century.
6. To understand basic music vocabulary and to identify musical forms.
Required Textbook:
The Enjoyment of Music, 12th edition, Shorter Version by Joseph Machlis and Kristine Forney
Course Content:
Part One
Part Two
Part Three
Part Four
Part Five
Part Six
Part Seven
Materials of Music
Medieval and Renaissance Music
The Baroque Era
Eighteenth-Century Classicism
The Nineteenth Century
Twentieth-Century Modernism
Postmodernism: The Twentieth Century
And Beyond
Exam 1
Exam 2
Written Assignment
Exam 3
Research Paper
Course Requirements:
Students will be required to take all assigned tests and turn in all writing assignments.
This is a Gordon Rule course with an approximate 4,000 word minimum; therefore writing
assignments will be given to help meet this requirement:
1. Your first assignment will be to write at least 500 words telling me about you, your
college/career plans, music preferences, experience in music and what you hope to
learn from this class.
2. You must attend two (2) NWFSC productions (fall and spring semesters
only) and turn in a written critique (300- 500 words each) of these performances as
part of your writing requirement. This includes orchestra/chorus concerts, recitals,
plays, and art exhibits. Please attach your ticket stub (if applicable) to the critique and
turn in within a week of the performance.
3. We will watch the movie “Amadeus” in class and a written review of this movie will
be required (500-1,000 words). This cannot be used as one of your critiques in number 2.
4. You must select a composer, musician, or other music topic from the 20th Century and
write a paper using at least two written references. This includes biographies or
information obtained from a music encyclopedia such as Grove’s Dictionary of Music
and Musicians. Do not use your textbook or general encyclopedias as reference
material. This paper should be 1,000-2,000 words in length and written in MLA
format.
Assignments must be typed (hand-written work will not be accepted) and double spaced with a
separate page for works cited (if applicable). Include the word count on either the first or last
page of all written assignments.
A five to seven minute oral presentation is also a requirement of this class. This will include a
Power Point Presentation and will be presented near the end of the semester – date(s) to be
announced.
Grading Scale:
A = 90-100
Exams
50%
B = 80-89
Assignments
50%
C = 70-79
D = 60-69
F = below 60 or failure to complete written and/or oral requirements
Makeup policy for exams:
Makeup exams will not be given unless prior arrangements have been made with the instructor.
The date of the final exam for this class will be announced later. Please check your NWFSC
email account regularly as I will use this for any announcements or correspondence.
Incomplete Grades:
At the discretion of the instructor, an incomplete grade (“I”) may be awarded when the student is
unable to finish the required work because of unforeseen extenuating circumstances such as
illness or TDY assignment. To receive an “I” grade, the student must have successfully
completed a significant portion of the required coursework and be able to finish the remaining
work without attending class. An “I” grade will automatically convert to a grade of “F” if the
student does not complete the remainder of the coursework by the established deadline.
Class Attendance:
Students are expected to attend all of their scheduled classes, as attendance is one of the
strongest predictors of success. Students are also expected to arrive and depart on time. Note that
although college policy provides for a certain number of class absences, that number covers all
types of absences, including absences such as those due to documented illness or other
emergency. Work missed during an absence may be accepted at the discretion of instructor.
Students who stop attending class or are not able to pass the course due to attendance
expectations stated in the syllabus may receive a failing grade of “FA”. An “FA” grade is a
failing grade in GPA calculations and may impact the receipt of federal aid in subsequent
courses. Students traveling for college approved activities will not be penalized academically but
will be responsible for missed work.
Cell Phones/Electronic Devices:
Cell phones, pagers, and other such electronic devices must not distract from learning. Courtesy
to the professor and other students requires that phones be on vibrate or silent mode during class.
No student should initiate conversations, including texts, during class activities. Use of electronic
communication devices during examinations or other graded activities may constitute grounds
for disciplinary action; such devices must be completely out of sight during exams or other
assessments. Where emergency or employment situations require access to electronic
communication services, arrangements may be made in advance with the instructor.
Laptops may be used for note taking, but I expect you to be adult enough not to use this as a
chance to chat with friends on Facebook or other social media sites. If I see that you are abusing
this privilege, you will have to take notes the “old-fashioned way”.
Emergency College Closure:
In the event of unusual or extraordinary circumstances, the schedule, requirements, and
procedures in this course are subject to change. If the college closes for inclement weather or
other emergency, any exams, presentations, or assignments previously scheduled during the
closure period will automatically be rescheduled for the first regular class meeting held once the
college re-opens. If changes to graded activities are required, students will not be penalized as a
result of the adjustments, but will be responsible for meeting revised deadlines and course
requirements.
Children in the Classroom:
As a courtesy to other students and the learning process, students may not bring children with
them to class sessions. Health and safety concerns prohibit children from accompanying adult
students in any lab, shop, office, or classroom or other college facility where potential hazards
exist. If a child-related emergency means you must miss class, contact the instructor as soon as
possible to determine your options.
Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Academic Integrity:
Students are responsible for adherence to all college policies and procedures, including those
related to academic freedom, cheating, classroom conduct, computer/network/e-mail use and
other items included in the Northwest Florida State College Catalog and Student Handbook.
Students should be familiar with the rights and responsibilities detailed in the current Northwest
Florida State College Catalog and Student Handbook. Plagiarism, cheating or any other form of
academic dishonesty is a serious breach of student responsibilities and may trigger consequences
which range from a failing grade to formal disciplinary action.
Resources
The Academic Success Center (ASC) is located in the Activities Center on the Niceville
Campus. The ASC provides free learning support services such as tutoring, ESOL, and writing
assistance for all NWFSC students. Individual and group tutoring is available in a wide range of
subjects on a walk-in-basis and by appointment. For more information, call the ASC at
(850) 729-5389 or visit the website at Free Tutoring.
Reading to Learn (R2L) is a project of Northwest Florida State College designed to support
students’ learning through direct instruction of reading strategies. Students may access R2L via
the website Reading to Learn.
Math Labs are located in the Math Building, Room 131 on the Niceville Campus and in
Building 7, Room 702 on the Fort Walton Beach Campus and Room 131 at the Crestview
Center. The math labs are open to all students and provide free walk-in tutoring for all
mathematics courses. For lab hours, students may call the Math Department at
(850) 729-5377 or visit the website at Math Lab.
Smarthinking is an online, real-time tutoring offered free to students, who may access this
service via RaiderNet.
Open Computer Labs
There are numerous open computer labs throughout the NWFSC campuses. Students may access
the website for lab locations and hours at Computer lab location and hours.
Testing Center
Testing Centers administer college admissions tests, placement tests, proctored exams,
ACT/SAT, GED, CLEP, and DSST (formerly known as DANTES). Testing Center hours may
be accessed on the Testing Center website at Testing Center.
Library, Online Reference Materials, and Resources
The library is a comprehensive, learning resource center providing information in print, digital,
and multimedia formats to support the educational objectives of the College. In addition to inhouse materials, online services and resources can be accessed through the LRC website. Library
hours are posted each semester at the building entrance and on the LRC website at Learning
Resource Center.
Assistance for Military and Veterans
Northwest Florida State College supports our military and veterans students. You may contact
NWFSC Eglin AFB Education Services Building at (850) 200-4180 or NWFSC Hurlburt Center
Educational Services Building at (850) 200-4190 or visit the website at Support Our Military.
Students with Disabilities
Northwest Florida State College supports an inclusive learning environment for all students. If
you have disabilities for which accommodations may be appropriate to assist you in this class,
please contact the Office of Disability Support Services on the Niceville Campus, or call
(850) 729-6079 (TDD 1-800-955-8771 or Voice 1-800-955-8770.