MUSIC APPRECIATION
MUSI 120
3 Credit Hours
NEOSHO COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
800 W. 14th St.
Chanute, KS 66720
Fall 2011
Instructor:
Office phone:
E-Mail:
Linda Evans
620.231.7550 ext. 145
levans@neosho.edu or levans@frontenac249.org
Course Identification
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MUSI 120
Music Appreciation
Liberal Arts
Music
3
3
Fall 2001
70%
Classification of Instruction
Academic
Course Description
This course emphasizes the development of listening skills with which the student may
perceive and understand fundamental music elements as they are heard in various musical
styles. The course acquaints the student with major composers and style characteristics
of music of the Middle Ages, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and
Contemporary periods.
Prerequisites/Corequisites
None
Text
1. Kamien, R. (2008) Music: An Appreciation, 6th Brief ed. Boston: McGraw-Hill
2. Accompanying set of 5 listening CD’s
Other References
America’s Musical Pulse, ed. Kenneth J. Bindas
American Popular Music, David Joyner
An Introduction to America’s Music, Richard Crawford
Enjoyment of Music, 8th ed., Joseph Machlis and Kristine Forney
Jazz, 9th ed, Paul Tanner, David McGill, Maurice Gerow
Jazz: The First 100 Years, Henry Martin and Keith Waters
Singing Baptists: Studies in Baptist Hymnody in America, Harry Eskew, David
W. Music, Paul A. Richardson
Sing with Understanding: An Introduction to Christian Hymnody, 2nd ed.,
Harry Eskew and Hugh T. McElrath
Course Outcomes
By the end of the course, the student should be able to, with at least 70% accuracy:
1. Aurally recognize and identify the basic elements of music;
2. Aurally and visually recognize and identify various musical instruments and
ensembles;
3. Aurally identify selected pieces and style characteristics for any or all musical pieces
discussed in class or in supplemental material;
4. Discuss how music influences and reflects Western culture from the Middle Ages to
the present time.
5. Discuss the contributions of various composers and performers to the art of music.
Course Outline
I. Music As An Art Form
A.
Definitions
B.
Origins
II. The Mechanics of Music
A.
Acoustics – The science of sound
B.
Pitch
C.
Rhythm
D.
Melody
E.
Harmony
III. Listening to Music
A.
Timbre
B.
Instruments
C.
Form in music
D.
Attending concerts
IV. Music of the Middle Ages
A.
Chant
B.
Early polyphony
C.
Secular and instrumental music
D.
Ars Nova vs. Ars Antiqua
V. Music of the Renaissance
A.
Historical perspective
B.
Sacred music
C.
Secular music
VI. Music of the Baroque era
A.
General characteristics
B.
Vocal music
C.
Instrumental music
VII. Music in the Classical era
A.
General characteristics
B.
Instrumental music
C.
Chamber music
D.
Vocal music
IX. Music in the Romantic period
A.
General characteristics
B.
Instrumental music
C.
Vocal music
D.
Musical theater
X. Music of the 20th Century
A.
General characteristics
B.
Forms and genres
XI. Music in America
A.
Pop music
B.
Musical theater
C.
Jazz
D.
American concert and experimental music
Methods of Instruction
1. Taking an online course of this nature is very different than taking it in a classroom.
Students need to understand that most of the responsibility for learning the
material rests with them. There are specific deadlines and time limits that will be
followed strictly.
2. The textbook is extremely important for this course. Please take appropriate time
reading the assigned chapters.
3. The listening examples are also very important. You will be tested over them, so
listen to them often. Take advantage of the listening guides in the book, or on the
website.
Course Requirements
1. Section/Handout Quizzes: Located in the Coursework section of the course, there are
multiple choice/matching quizzes over each major section, plus a quiz over a set of
handouts. These assignments are available only during the dates specified in the
Coursework section. There are study guides posted in the Handout portlet that
correspond to these assignments. The multiple choice and matching quizzes range from
5-50 points each. A study guide will be available to you for this assignment as well.
2. Listening Quizzes: There are at least 6 listening quizzes comprised of multiple-choice
items over examples contained in the listening assignments for each unit. These
assignments are worth 20-50 points each.
3. Forums: You will have at least 2 forum assignments, the first worth 15 points, and the
following are worth 25 points. Forum assignments require the student to start a
discussion thread and reply to two other threads in the discussion. Except for the first
forum, initial threads are worth 15 points, replies are worth 10 points each. Initial threads
must consist of at least 50 words and replies must consist of at least 25 words. Five points
will be deducted if the word count is short. Points will be deducted if there are numerous
spelling and grammatical errors. Threads and replies need to consist of complete
sentences and paragraphs. Forum assignments are discussion-oriented, and therefore
CANNOT be made up, nor will there be a substitute assignment offered.
4. Composer Quizzes: During the study of historical periods there will be a quiz over
composers featured during that period. They are primarily matching items.
5. Final Exam: The final exam is comprehensive. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE
FINAL EXAM CLOSES AT NOON ON THURSDAY OF THE FINAL WEEK OF
THE COURSE!!!!
IMPORTANT NOTE: ASSIGNMENTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE
DUE DATE (EXCEPT IN CASE OF DOCUMENTED TECHNICAL
DIFFICULTY ON THE NCCC SIDE OF INSIDE NC).
Grading Scale
Assignments are weighed using the following percentages:
Composer Quizzes
Forums
Listening Quizzes
Final Exam
Quizzes
20%
15%
20%
25%
20%
The student’s final grade in the course is based on the following percentages:
Grade
A
B
C
D
F
%
90 - 100
80 - 89
70 - 79
60 - 69
0 - 59
Assessment of Student Gain
Assessment of student gain is determined by the administration of a final examination
consisting of sections corresponding directly to each course outcome. These results will
then be compiled and appropriate analyses undertaken.
Academic Integrity
NCCC expects every student to demonstrate ethical behavior with regard to academic
pursuits. Academic integrity in coursework is a specific requirement. Definitions,
examples, and possible consequences for violations of Academic Integrity, as well as the
appeals process, can be found in the College Catalog, Student Handbook, and/or Code of
Student Conduct and Discipline. PLEASE READ THESE SECTIONS!!! Instances of
academic dishonesty will be dealt with according to these policies. Please note that
students are NOT allowed to work together on individual assignments. This will be
considered “Unauthorized collaboration” as defined in Article V, Section 1, Paragraph 2
of the 2010-2011 NCCC Student Handbook.
Attendance Policy:
Unless students are participating in a school activity or are excused by the instructor, they
are expected to attend class. If a student’s absences exceed one hundred (100) minutes
per credit hour for the course, the instructor has the right, but is not required, to withdraw
a student from the course. (For this online course, a student who has missed two
consecutive weeks of assignments anytime before July 5 can be administratively
withdrawn due to excessive absences/inactivity.) Once the student has been dropped
for excessive absences, the dean of student services/registrar’s office will send a letter to
the student, stating that he or she has been dropped. A student may petition the chief
academic officer for reinstatement by submitting a letter stating valid reasons for the
absences within one week of the dean of student services/registrar’s notification. If the
student is reinstated into the class, the instructor will be notified.
N.B.
The information and statements contained in this document are subject to change at the
sole discretion of the instructor and NCCC. Changes will be published in writing and
made available to students as practicable.
In order to efficiently disseminate information, students in this class are required to use
their Panther Mail address (student.neosho.edu) for communications regarding this class.
Communications from other e-mail addresses will not receive replies. Please take time to
read the E-mail/Communications policy posted on the course homepage.
Since this course utilizes Internet and e-mail technology, it is understandable that, on
occasion, that technology doesn’t work as well as it should. If you are working on an
internet assignment and cannot submit the information for technical reasons, just let me
know and I will try to be flexible. The important thing is not to wait until the last minute
to submit your assignments.
Academic warnings may be issued for D or F grades at the time of first reporting, or
anything else the instructor deems necessary to bring to the student’s attention concerning
their academic performance in the course.
Current grades will appear on Inside NC.
NOTE: If you are a student with a
disability who may need
accommodation(s) under the
Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA), please notify the Dean of
Student Development, Chanute
Campus, Sanders Hall, 620-431-2820
ext. 213, as soon as possible. You
will need to bring your documentation
for review in order to determine
reasonable accommodations, and then
we can assist you in arranging any
necessary accommodations.