TROY UNIVERSITY
eTROY
MUS1131 XTID
SYLLABUS
16/T3
January 4-March 6, 2016
For course syllabus posted prior to the beginning of the term, the instructor reserves the right to make
minor changes prior to or during the term. The instructor will notify students, via e-mail or Blackboard
announcement, when changes are made in the requirements and/or grading of the course.
eTROY Courses at Troy University
All eTROY courses at Troy University utilize the Blackboard Learning System. In every eTROY course,
students should read all information presented in the Blackboard course site and should periodically
check for updates-at least every 48 hours. Remember: This is not a “correspondence course” in
which a student may work at his/her own pace. Each week there are assignments, online discussions,
online activities and/or exams with due dates. Refer to the schedule at the end of the syllabus for
more information.
INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
Dr. Edward Smith Lyon
Troy E-mail: elyon@troy.edu
I am available in the mornings between 6:00-8:30 CST for e-mail contact.
If phone contact is needed, please e-mail me and I’ll give you the current phone
number.
INSTRUCTOR EDUCATION
I'm a graduate of Samford University in Birmingham; Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville;
and Florida State University in Tallahassee. I have a doctorate in music and have taught college music for
40 years. I’m now retired from full-time college teaching and enjoy teaching online for Troy.
TEXTBOOK(S) AND/OR OTHER MATERIALS NEEDED
Title:
Author:
Edition:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Enjoyment of Music : Shorter Version –
with MP3 DVD
Forney, Kristine
12th edition
W.W. Norton & Co.
978-0393-279-108
Students should have their textbook from the first week of class. Not having your textbook will not be
an acceptable excuse for late work. Students who add this course late should refer to the “Late
Registration” section for further guidance.
CAUTION: If you purchase your textbook from another source or attempt to buy a used text there are
seldom DVDs included. You cannot successfully complete this course without the DVD. I strongly
suggest you buy through the University suggested bookstore.
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ADDITIONAL READING
Required: No additional reading is required
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Recommended: I recommend that you avail yourself of the extensive material on the Norton Website
for this textbook.
REGISTRATION
Students who register during the first week of the term, during late registration, will already be one
week behind. Students who fall into this category are expected to catch up with all of Week #1 and
Week #2's work by the end of Week #2. No exceptions, since two weeks constitutes a significant
percentage of the term's lessons. Students who do not feel they can meet this deadline should not
enroll in the class. If they have registered, they should see their registrar, academic adviser,
GoArmyEd/eArmyU representative, or Military Education officer to discuss their options.
Also note that late registration may mean you do not receive your book in time to make up the work
you missed in Week #1. Not having your book on the first day of class is not an excuse for late work
after the deadlines in the Schedule.
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ELECTRONIC OFFICE HOURSI
I'm available by e-mail at any time. You can also post questions or request a chat session in “Ask the
Professor” forum in Blackboard. I check that forum daily during the weekdays, but for more immediate
and personal assistance, you should contact me via e-mail
Troy instructors are required to respond to student messages within 24 to 48 hours.
PREREQUISITES
There are no prerequisites for this course.
ENTRANCE COMPETENCIES
No special skills are required to do well in this course.
STUDENT EXPECTATION STATEMENT
You should submit quizzes, optional assignments, and the final exam by the deadlines listed
in the syllabus on the last page. There are deadlines at the end of four and eight weeks.
STUDENT EXPECTATION STATEMENT:
Students are expected to read and adhere to all instructions in the course syllabus and on the
course website. They are expected to follow the schedule for assignments as listed below under
CALENDAR OF WEEKLY ASSIGNMENTS (at the end of this syllabus) as closely as possible.
CATALOG DESCRIPTION:
Orientation, vocal and instrumental media, forms, historical development and guided
listening. Credit for this course does not apply toward any program in music. F, Sp, Su
PURPOSE (COURSE OBJECTIVES):
Students will be introduced to musical terminology as related to the study of musical eras,
composers, styles and forms. Students will be introduced to the major historical eras of
musical development regarding Western civilization.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1) Students will have an understanding of the major historical eras.
2) Students will have a working knowledge of significant composers from the various eras.
3) Students will have a working knowledge of musical instruments, musical styles, as well
as form in music.
4) Students will have a greater awareness of the importance of music in everyday life.
Students will demonstrate the above through their performance on the online quizzes, the
optional written component, and the final comprehensive exam (online).
OPTIONAL EXTRA CREDIT RESEARCH/ESSAY PAPERS
Write an optional essay/research paper of 1000-1250 words.
The essay will be based on your listening to the CDs as indicated in your Text.
To prepare, you must listen to the CD’s that accompany the text. The Topics for the Essay
topics will be available at the beginning of Weeks 2 and 5.
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THREE USEFUL WEB SITES FOR THIS COURSE
■ Understanding the Symphony Orchestra: http://www.dsokids.com/
(there’s a lot of information here, not just for kids, particularly under “listen”
■ Beginners Guide to Classical Music
http://classicalmusic.about.com/od/classicalmusic101/u/classicalmusic101.htm
(Take a look at this website for getting to grips with the wild world of classical music)
■ Genre/Types of Music http://www.types-of-music.net/
(there are 13 divisions of what we call types of music….and hundreds of subcategories)
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eTROY COURSES AT TROY UNIVERSITY
All eTROY courses at Troy University utilize Blackboard Learning System. In every eTROY course,
students should read all information presented in the Blackboard course site and should periodically
check for updates—at least every 48 hours.
TROY E-MAIL
All students were required to obtain and use the TROY e-mail address that is automatically assigned to
them as TROY students. All official correspondence (including bills, statements, e-mails from
instructors and grades, etc.) will be sent ONLY to the troy.edu (@troy.edu) address.
• All students are responsible for ensuring that the correct e-mail address is listed in
Blackboard by the beginning of Week #1. E-mail is the only way the instructor can, at least
initially, communicate with you. It is your responsibility to make sure a valid e-mail address is
provided. Failure on your part to do so can result in your missing important information that could
affect your grade.
Your troy.edu e-mail address is the same as your Web Express user ID following by @troy.edu.
Students are responsible for the information that is sent to their TROY e-mail account. You can get to
your e-mail account by logging onto the course and clicking “E-mail Login”. You will be able to forward
your TROY e-mail to your GoArmyEd e-mail account if applicable. You must first access your TROY email account through the TROY e-mail link found on the Web site. After you log in to your TROY e-mail
account, click on “options” on the left hand side of the page. Then click on “forwarding.” This will
enable you to set up the e-mail address to which you will forward your e-mail.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
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Upon Enrollment: E-mail Dr. Lyon that you are enrolled in the course.
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Check your email address under USER TOOLS and PERSONAL INFORMATION
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Discussion Board: Weekly Course Discussion Questions are posted on the Discussion Board.
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Online Quizzes: The new Inquizitive Interactive Quizzes are online. You are expected to complete
all of the quizzes. This will comprise 40% of your grade. You will get full credit for quiz grades of
70% or higher.
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MIDTERM EXAM: Midterm Exam (50 questions, One Hour, Online.) The Midterm Exam counts for
20% of your grade.
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FINAL Examination: Final Exam (50 Questions, One Hour, Online). The final counts for 40% of
your grade.
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Two OPTIONAL Research/Essay Papers (for extra credit): The First is due by the end of Week 4.
The Second is due at the end of Week 8.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
In addition to interaction via Blackboard and e-mail contact, students are required to contact the
instructor via e-mail or telephone by the first day of the term for an initial briefing. Although physical
class meetings are not part of this course, participation in all interactive, learning activities is required.
MAKE-UP WORK POLICY
Missing any part of this schedule may prevent completion of the course. If you foresee difficulty of
any type (i.e., an illness, employment change, etc.) which may prevent completion of this course,
notify the instructor as soon as possible. Failure to do so will result in failure for an assignment
and/or failure of the course. See “Attendance,” above.
If I have not heard from you by the deadline dates for assignments, exams, or forums, no make-up
work will be allowed (unless extraordinary circumstances existed, such as hospitalization). Requests
for extensions must be made in advance and accompanied by appropriate written documentation if the
excuse is acceptable to the instructor. "Computer problems" are not an acceptable excuse.
INCOMPLETE GRADE POLICY
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Missing any part of the Course Schedule may prevent completion of the course. If circumstances will
prevent the student from completing the course by the end of the term, the student should complete a
request for an incomplete grade.
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Note: A grade of incomplete or “INC” is not automatically assigned to students, but rather must be
requested by the student by submitting a Petition for and Work to Remove an Incomplete Grade
Form. Requests for an incomplete grade must be made on or before the date of the final
assignment or test of the term. The form will not be available after the last day of the term. A
grade of “INC” does not replace an “F” and will not be awarded for excessive absences. An “INC”
will only be awarded to student presenting a valid case for the inability to complete coursework by
the conclusion of the term. It is ultimately the instructor’s decision to grant or deny a request for
an incomplete grade, subject to the policy rules below.
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Policy/Rules for granting an Incomplete (INC)
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An incomplete cannot be issued without a request from the student.
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To qualify for an incomplete, the student must:
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Have completed over 50% of the course material and have a documented reason for requesting
the incomplete. (50% means all assignments/exams up to and including the mid-term point,
test, and/or assignments.)
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Be passing the course at the time of their request.
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If both of the above criteria are not met an incomplete cannot be granted.
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An INC is not a substitute for an F. If a student has earned an “F” by not submitting all the work
or by receiving an overall F average, then the F stands.
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METHOD OF INSTRUCTION
This is an eTROY class. It is not a “correspondence course” in which a student may work at his/her
own pace. Each week there will be assignments, on-line discussions, and/or exams with due dates.
Refer to the schedule at the end of this syllabus for more information.
The overall course grade is based upon the student’s performance on the online quizzes and activities,
the optional written components, discussion board participation, and the comprehensive online final
exam as follows:
Online Quizzes: 40% of your grade
Midterm Exam: 20% of course grade
Final Exam: 40% of the course grade
The final exam (one hour) will consist of 50 multiple-choice questions based upon the material
found in the online quizzes for the six units. The exam will be available under
Assignments/Final Exam and will be made available at the end of Week 8.
Course Discussion Board: Four discussion questions will be posted.
Students are expected to post a response to all of the questions. Extra credit will be given for
participation in the Discussion Board
ASSIGNMENT OF GRADES
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All grades will be posted in the student grade book in Blackboard and will be assigned according to
the following or similar scale:
A
B
C
D
F
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90 – 100%
80 – 89%
70 – 79%
60 – 69%
59% and below
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Postings:
FA:
I post grades in Blackboard, in the Grade Center.
“FA” indicates the student failed due to attendance. This grade will be given to any student
who disappears from the course for three or more weeks. See the Attendance section of this
syllabus for additional information.
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SUBMITTING ASSIGNMENTS
The essays and online listening assignments will available under Assignments. The final is will be
available under Exams and Quizzes. Please do not leave any question unanswered. Otherwise, you
will receive an error message. The weekly assignments are designed to help the student keep up with
the material contained in the course and to assist the student in preparing for the final exam.
NOTE: Students will receive feedback on their grades on their BB web page under View
Grades. The instructor will reply to all student emails within a 24-hour period.
Students may submit the written components (the Optional Essays) to the instructor under the
“Assignments” Tab.
EXAMINATION SCHEDULE & INSTRUCTIONS
The Midterm and final exams (one hour) will consist of 50 multiple-choice questions based upon
the material found in the online quizzes. The Midterm will cover Parts I-III. The Final will cover
all six units.
The exam will be available under Exams and Quizzes Tab and will be made available at the end
of Week 8.
INTERNET ACCESS
This is an on-line class. Students must have access to a working computer and access to the internet.
Students can use the TROY computer lab, a public library, etc., to insure they have access.
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“Not having a computer” or “computer crashes” are not acceptable excuses for late work. Have a
backup plan in place in case you have computer problems.
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COURSE SCHEDULE
CALENDAR OF WEEKLY ASSIGNMENTS:
Week One: Orientation to and overview of MUS1131 XTID 16/T3
1.4-1.10
PART IA, Materials of Music
Prelude 1 and Chapters 1-7 No Listening quizzes for Part I
Week Two:
1.11-1.17
PART IA, Voices, Musical Instruments and Ensembles
Chapters 8-11
Week Three: PART 2 Middle Ages and The Renaissance
1.18-1.24
Prelude 2 and Chapters 12-15
Week 1 Quizzes
Week 2 Quizzes
Week 3 Quizzes
Week Four: PART 3: Baroque Era
Week 4 Quizzes
1.25-1.31
Prelude 3 and Chapters 16-20
Quizzes for chapters 1-20 , Optional ESSAY #1
and Online Line Listening Quizzes
For the first four weeks’ quizzes due at midnight Sunday.
The Midterm exam will be made available at the beginning of the week and is
Due by noon January 31. No exceptions.
Week Five: PART 4, 18th Century Classicism
2.1-2.7
Prelude 4 and Chapters 21-26
Week 5 Quizzes
Week Six:
2.8-2.14
Week 6 Quizzes
PART 5: The Nineteenth Century
Prelude 5 and Chapters 27-33
Week Seven: PART 6: Impressionism and the Early Twentieth Century Week 7 Quizzes
2.15-2.21
Prelude 6 and chapters 34-39
Week Eight: PART 7 and 8: Music beyond the Concert Hall
Week 8 Quizzes
2.22-2.28
And World War II and Beyond
Prelude 7 and 8 and Chapters 40-47
Quizzes for chapters 21-47 , Optional ESSAY #2
and Online Line Listening Quizzes
For the second four weeks due at midnight Sunday.
FINAL ONLINE EXAM AVAILABLE AT THE END OF WEEK 8
Week Nine: Review Term quizzes to prepare for final.
2.29-3.6
FINAL MUST BE SUBMITTED
NO LATER THAN NOON, March 6, 2016 – No exceptions
Week Ten:
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GRADES SUBMITTED
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Student Expectation Statement
As an online learner with Troy University you are expected to:
Meet all appropriate deadlines – from the application process to the course assignment deadlines
to preparing for graduation there are deadlines every step of the way that have been established to
make the process easier for students to achieve their goals. It is the student’s responsibility to meet
all appropriate deadlines. Routinely review the eTROY Academic Calendar and adhere to the deadlines.
Start with completing your official application documents within the first term to meeting graduation
intent deadlines.
Use your Troy email – the Troy University email is your official notification for all that goes on with
your online program and events and notices related to the University.
Be sure to read your email and keep all correspondence with Troy staff and faculty for future
reference.
Go through the orientation – the orientation for both undergraduate and graduate online learners
has been designed to assist students to have a successful educational experience with their online
programs. Information on how to access Blackboard and other learning tools are included in the
orientation along with valuable resources on how to learn in the online environment.
Make sure that your computer meets the technical requirements and that you have
adequate Internet connection. Students must have access to a working computer that they have
administrator rights on and access to the Internet. Students can use University computer labs, a
public library, etc. to access the Internet but some courses may require the ability to download course
related software.
Make sure you are ready for online learning – eTROY works on nine week terms. Does your
learning style match an accelerate course pace? Do you have the time to dedicate to an interactive
course? eTROY courses are not self-paced courses, you must meet all the timelines established by the
instructor and participate in all activities assigned. Read your academic catalog – your academic
catalog is your “bible” for your online degree program. Please familiarize yourself with your degree
program. The undergraduate and graduate catalogs can be found online at
http://www.troy.edu/catalogs/. Pay close attention to admission requirements and prerequisite
courses. Know the requirements for your degree plan. If you have questions your academic counselor
will assist you.
Access your degree program – a link is available for students to view all degree requirements,
prerequisites, major requirements and minors, if applicable.
Be sure to read and follow your syllabus.
Be sure to register during the registration timeframes – There are four weeks of registration for
each term. Register early and order your books. eTROY runs on nine week terms. Waiting until the
first week of classes to register and order books is too late. It is the online learners’ responsibility to
be prepared for the first day of the term. eTROY students are required to order their textbooks
through MBS Direct to insure the student has the proper materials for the course. The link to order
textbooks from MBS is http://www.mbsdirect.net/Index.htm. eTROY is not responsible for issues
regarding textbooks that have not been ordered through MBS Direct.
Work with your instructor – while in an online course the online learners are expected to work with
the faculty who teach the course when questions arise related to the course and the grades. The staff
cannot “fix a grade”. Once the course is completed for a grade and there are still issues, there are
appropriate procedures that online learners must follow to address their concerns.
Be courteous, polite and respectful – to faculty, staff and fellow students. Inappropriate behaviors
and comments will not be tolerated.
Be ethical in your coursework – Cheating, plagiarism, and other such behaviors will not be
tolerated at Troy University. Specific penalties will be determined by the faculty and the consequences
will adhere to Troy University policy.
Notify the University re: American with Disability Act - Eligible students, with appropriate
documentation, will be provided equal opportunity to demonstrate their academic skills and potential
through the provision of academic adaptations and reasonable accommodations. Further information
can be found at: http://www.troy.edu/etroy/studentservices/adaptiveneeds.htm
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