Music Appreciation
Music 131 (Internet)
Instructor:
Dr. Krista Friedrich
M.S.A. (2003, Psy. D. (2001), M.Ed., (1997),
M.M., Voice (1987), B.S., Applied Music (1985).
Academically Gifted License K – 12 (2006)
Advanced License in School Counseling, (2004)
Location:
Campbell University – Blackboard Site (on-line)
Time:
Internet – Spring I - 2009
e-mail:
kfriedrich@hcs.k12.nc.us (Work)
drkristak@nc.rr.com (Home)
Telephone:
(910) 875-2583 (Work)
(910) 487-3913 (Home)
(910) 875-3012 (FAX)
Text:
Kamien, Roger. Music: An Appreciation, Brief 6th ed.
New York: McGraw Hill, 2007 (Including 4 CD set)
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
An introduction to music through a rudimentary understanding of the
principles of form and the elements of music. Various styles and types of vocal
and instrumental works are studied. Historical and cultural background are
included to show their influence on musical development from Gregorian Chant
to the present.
REQUIREMENTS:
1. A weekly written assignment will be due each Friday. Due
dates will be given by the instructor during the first week of the
course. All assignments will be posted, so you may work ahead if you choose to
do so. Your final will be a review and personal critique of the film Amadeus. All
written work should be submitted to me by e-mail at my home address
drkristak@nc.rr.com . I have included my work e-mail on the front page of this
syllabus should you need to contact me during the day regarding questions or
clarifications about the course. I encourage the use of this e-mail address for
questions.
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2. Quizzes on the reading will be based upon the text material. Read the
chapters and answer the questions as you proceed through. The length of the
assignments will vary each week. Some assignments will be longer and some will
be shorter. If you take your time, the course will not be difficult, and will increase
your learning.
3. Listening is based on selected pieces in your text and accompanying
CD set.
Each song has an outline provide in your text that can be
utilized to help you understand the music. The student will prepare a
1 page (8.5 x 11) response to the listening exercise each week. This is
to be 12 pt. Font and double spaced in MLA format. This means a full
page the same as a hard copy attachment would be, not a full page on
the e-mail screen. In this written assignment, you should express your feelings
and opinions about the music, and discuss the piece based upon you reading for
that week. Show me that you are really putting some thought into it. You may
wish to take several days to listen to the assigned piece each week to become
familiar with it before you complete the 1 page response.
4. There will be a Discussion Board each week regarding selections from
your text and CD set. The Discussion Boards will be due on Friday of
each week. The student must listen to the work and have a working
knowledge of it before going on to post personal opinions.
5. Final Exam. The student will be watching the film, Amadeus and may
choose either the Video or DVD edition. The student will write 2 pages about the
film by using your own ideas and incorporating some of the material you have
learned in the course. This is not to be a blow by blow description of what
happens. The student may quote from the film or speak about sections and/or
characters but it is to be a personal review of the student coupled with musical
knowledge. Think of yourself as a movie critic writing a review for the
newspaper. Begin to look for the film early so it may be viewed in
plenty of time to meet the due date. Amadeus (Best Picture, 1984) is
sometimes shown on T.V.
6. All work is to be sent to my home e-maildrkristak@nc.rr.com
During the day, students may phone, fax, or e-mail me at my work e-mail:
kfriedrich@hcs.k12.nc.us . All written work is to be submitted via e-mail
(excluding the discussion board postings) and is to be submitted
together once the assignment has been completed. DO NOT SEND
PART OF THE ASSIGNMENT ONE DAY AND ANOTHER PART THE
NEXT DAY. The course is in an 9 week format.
If the student has be problem keeping up due to military duties or emergencies,
please inform me. A student may be allowed a short extended period of 30 days
at the end of the term to complete the course if an incomplete is used.
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THE WAY THIS COURSE WORKS
The student will be graded upon written work, short answer questions,
and the Discussion Board responses. The student must make contact with the
instructor weekly to submit work. It is not acceptable to stock pile work to
submit later during the term. Deductions will be taken for late work. Should the
student need to drop the course, it must be taken care of through the Campbell
University office where the student registered for the course. If a student
drops the course, and does not inform the Campbell University office
and stays on the course roster, a grade of “F” will be given at the end
of the term. Should the student be unable to complete the course at
the end of the term, an Incomplete (I) may be given for up to 30 days.
TOTAL WORTH
Song Analysis (1 page) and Short Answer Questions – 50 points per week.
Discussion Board – 50 points per week
Final Exam: Review of Amadeus –200 points
GRADING
Grades will be assigned in the following manner:
900 – 1000 = A
890 - 800 = B
790 - 700 = C
699 - 600 = D
Below 600 = F
CAMPUS REQUIREMENTS
Campbell University’s Statement of Purpose:
Campbell University is a university of the liberal arts, sciences, and
professions which is committed to helping students develop an integrated
Christian personality characterized by a wholeness that includes: a method of
critical judgment; an appreciation of our intellectual, cultural, and religious
heritage; and a sensitive awareness of the world and society in which they live
and work with persons.
This course is consistent with the aforementioned purpose and provides
students a positive environment for learning.
ADA Statement:
Students with documented disabilities who desire modifications or
accommodations should contact the Office of Student support Services located in
the University’s Hight House.
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Grading Policy:
Official grades are issued for each student at the end of each term.
Students will be graded by the letter grade system shown below:
A = 90 – 100 Excellent
B = 80 - 89 Good
C = 70 - 79 Average
D = 60 - 69 Below Average
F = Below 60 Unsatisfactory
900 – 1000 points
800 – 899 points
700 – 799 points
600 – 699 points
Below 600 points
Incomplete Work:
Should a situation occur where the student is unable to finish the course
work by the end of the term, the instructor and the Campbell Office should be
contacted. If the student can finish within the 30 days period allowed by the
University, the student may take an incomplete and work with the instructor to
complete the course. If the student cannot finish in the 30-day period, then the
student should arrange to withdraw from the course through the Campbell
University office.
Internet/Email Requirements:
Students are expected to regularly monitor their Campbell email account.
Important information or instructions may be e-mailed to these accounts.
Plagiarism:
Plagiarism is any use of another person’s words or ideas without giving
proper credit to the person from whom you borrowed the words or ideas.
Plagiarism is the theft of intellectual property. Plagiarism includes the following:
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Failing to cite properly on direct or indirect quotation(s) from
professionally written materials (books, journal articles, ect…) student
papers, projects, presentations, ect…
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Submitting as you own work a paper, project, or presentation that you
did not compose (that is write, compile, draw, ect…)
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Allowing another person to write your paper or develop your
presentation or assignment.
Students who plagiarize will be subject to failing the assignment and/or failing
the course. Additional sanctions may be imposed by the Campus Director. See
the Extended Campus Student Handbook for further information.
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Turnitin.com
“Turnitin.com” is a web-based service that provides online reviews of
written material to judge if it has been copied from another source. Turnitin.com
is sued to evaluate the possibility of a student plagiarizing or cheating on written
material. The instructor may require students to submit written work in an
electronic format for the purpose of utilizing the Turnitin.com service.
Weekly Assignments:
On the course blackboard site, the student will find a folder marked
Weekly Assignments under the heading of Course Information. The student
will find all short answer questions, arranged by week. CD Track numbers and
textbook page numbers will be listed under a folder marked CD Track Numbers.
Discussion Board:
The songs for Discussion Board posting are found on the Discussion Board
by the week numerically. There is also a folder marked Discussion Board
Directions listed under Course Information to give you information on how to
access the site and post a thread.
RESOURCES
Barber, David, W., If it Ain’t Baroque. Toronto, Canada: Sound & Vision, 1992.
Barber, David, W., When the Fat Lady Sings. Toronto, Canada: Sound & Vision,
1990.
Dasher, Richard, T., History of Rock Music. Portland, Maine: J. Weston Walsh,
1995.
Howitt, Basil, Love Lives of the Great Composers. Toronto, Canada: Sound &
Vision.
Joseph, Mark, The Rock & Roll Rebellion. Nashville, Tennessee: Broadman &
Holman Publishers, 1999.
Kavanaugh, Patrick, Music of the Angels, Chicago, Illinois: Loyola Press, 1999.
Kavanaugh, Patrick. Music of the Great Composers. Grand Rapids, Michigan:
Zondervan, 1996.
Kavanaugh, Patrick. Spiritual Lives of the Great Composers. Grand Rapids,
Michigan: Zondervan, 1996.
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Kavanaugh, Patrick, Raising Musical Kids. Ann Arbor, Michigan: Zondervan,
1995.
Le me, Katharine, Chant. New York: Bell Tower, 1994.
Nardo, Don. Mysterious Deaths: Mozart. Sand Diego, California: Lucent books,
1997.