Miami Dade College
MUL 1010, Music Appreciation, 3 credits
Summer B 2010
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Brian Wuttke
brian@band4me.org
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8248
M, W, F, 3:25 pm – 5:40 pm, Ref. #565546
Course Description
This course is a survey of the development of the various musical styles of Western Civilization.
The emphasis is given to the student’s ability to understand and enjoy music.
Course Objectives
The student will realize the following knowledge:
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List and define the basic components (elements) of music.
List, categorize and describe music and art movements within historical time periods.
Identify, list and describe composers and their musical contributions.
Listen to and identify music according to historical time period.
Listen to, evaluate and critique musical performances using appropriate terminology.
Create and describe a personal philosophical statement as to the importance of music to
society.
The student will be encouraged to develop the following dispositions:
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An interest and willingness to objectively explore unfamiliar musical styles.
An interest in improving ability to communicate musical preference in terms of accepted
musical terminology.
An interest in expanding familiar musical listening preferences.
Materials
An outline designed to assist student note-taking will be distributed during each class session. It
is recommended that students compile these outlines in a notebook to assist exam preparation.
Although these outlines will cover materials on the midterm and final respectively, students may
opt to take notes on laptop computers. While laptop computers are permitted for note-taking
purposes, other portable electronic devices (i.e. cell phones, IPods, etc.) are not permitted during
class sessions.
Required Text
Kamien, R. (2008). Music, An Appreciation (6th brief ed.) McGraw-Hill Co.
The text is accompanied by a set of 5 audio CD’s or 1 CD with mp3 files for listening.
Examinations and Assignments
Midterm Exam
The Midterm examination will consist of material covered as listed on the syllabus from June
23rd through July 7th. The exam will consist of two parts: 1) Musicians & Musical Terms
(multiple choice) and 2) Listening (matching). Each section will be worth 100 points for a total
of 200 points. Material for the test will be derived from class lectures, reading, listening
assignments and other activities listed in the syllabus.
Final Exam
The Final examination will consist of material covered as listed on the syllabus from July 12th
through July 26th. The exam will consist of two parts: 1) Musicians & Musical Terms (multiple
choice) and 2) Listening (matching). Each section will be worth 100 points for a total of 200
points. Material for the test will be derived from class lectures, reading, listening assignments
and other activities listed in the class syllabus.
In-Class Critiques
Students will attend three in-class listening sessions as noted on the calendar. Students will
write a critique (300 words minimum required to receive credit) using appropriate music
terminology. Critiques will be posted to “The Student Lounge” forum under the MUL 1010
course heading for “In-Class Critiques.” Students will be provided with a concert program from
the listening session to assist in writing the critique. The final deadline to submit concert
critiques online is listed in the calendar. Late submissions will not be accepted. There are no
make-ups for the listening sessions regardless of rationale. Students who miss the listening
session will not receive credit for the assignment.
Evaluation and Grading Policy
200 points
200 points
100 points
300 points
200 points
The Midterm Exam
The Final Exam
Homework: Forum Registration
Concert Critique (3 critiques at 100 points each)
Class Attendance (see attendance policy for point allocation)
1000 points maximum. Use this chart to convert the final point total to a final letter grade.
900-1000
800-899
700-799
600-699
0-599
A
B
C
D
F
I or “Incomplete” will not be issued for this course.
Make-up exams will not be provided.
Extra Credit
All students are eligible for extra credit by posting additional concert critiques or responses to
critiques on the forum. Students must register for the website and adhere to the posting
guidelines outlined in the registration process in order to receive credit for their submissions.
Extra credit posts should be at least 25 words minimum and substantive in order to receive
credit. The instructor will review the site regularly and delete posts that do not contribute to the
discussion, or are posted merely for the sake of achieving post ranking minimums. Extra credit
points will be added to the final total as follows:
# of Posts
3
4-5
6-10
11-15
16 or more
Points Awarded
Required
10
20
30
40
Course Website
The course syllabus, descriptive paper guidelines, PowerPoint presentations, lecture outlines, and
an online grade viewer is available to students at www.band4me.org. Click on the link to “The
Student Lounge”
Miami Dade College - Kendall Campus Music/Humanities Lab
Phone: (305) 237-2403 Room: M335 & M336
Lab Hours: Mon-Thurs 8:00 am – 9:00 pm / Fri 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Attendance Policy
Students are expected to attend every class meeting and to arrive on time. Attendance will be
taken for each session. 15 points will be deducted for each absence, 7 points for each tardy or
early departure regardless of the rationale. Essentially, there are no provisions for absences or
tardiness for this course.
Honor Code
All reports, papers, written assignments, test papers, and examination papers submitted for
evaluation are assumed to be original work. Academic dishonesty (i.e. submitting another’s work
as yours, copying answers from another student during exams) may result in a lower grade or a
failing grade for the entire course.
Disabilities
Any student with a documented disability (e.g. physical, learning, psychiatric, vision, hearing,
etc.) who needs to arrange reasonable accommodations must contact the instructor and Disability
Services (ACCESS) at the beginning of the semester.
Copyright © 2010, Brian C. Wuttke, Miami Dade College. All rights reserved. It is a violation of Federal law to copy,
duplicate, sell, and/or distribute in any manner, including, but not limited to the internet, any copyrighted materials
authored and/or produced by the course instructor.