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MUSI 104
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Provides high-quality, easily
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Music Appreciation
Enables adults to earn
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About Your Program at Benedictine University – Moser College
About This Document
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commitment to advancements in technology and blended learning.
About Moser College
The Moser College of Adult & Professional Studies delivers its curricular
programs in a specifically designed structure deliberately oriented for working,
adult learners. The Moser College is committed to providing a learning
environment which extends beyond the classroom and is designed specifically
to meet the needs of its students and their employers by bringing a quality
educational experience without requiring the student to relocate or travel
extensively beyond their home area. Benedictine University's Moser College of
Adult & Professional Studies is fully accredited by the Higher Learning
Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools*.
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About Blended Learning
Blended learning is the integration of different learning environments: mainly
the online format with the face-to-face format, but may also include mobile
learning. Blended learning, also referred to as hybrid learning, relies on both
the advantages of digital/technology innovation and the methods of face-toface instruction. At Moser College, we use blended learning by combining
asynchronous online classroom sessions with a face-to-face classroom
environment. We alternate between the online session and the face-to-face
session in 5-week courses, with the A session being face-to-face and the B
session being online.
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The Ten Hallmarks of a Benedictine Education
A Benedictine Education
Based on the Rules of Saint Benedict, a Benedictine
Education is based on the Benedictine Wisdom
Tradition that sets as its goals the transformation of the
Human mind AND Heart and has at its foundation “The
Ten Hallmarks of a Benedictine Education”.
The Ten Hallmarks
Each academic year Moser College will be celebrating
two of the Hallmarks. This academic year 2011-2012,
the Hallmarks Stability and Stewardship have been
chosen. The ten hallmarks are:
1. Love of Christ and Neighbor
2. Prayer: a Life marked by liturgy, lection and
Mindfulness
3. Stability: commitment to the daily life of this place,
its heritage and tradition
4. Conversatio: the way of formation and
transformation
5. Obedience: a commitment to listening and
consequent action
6. Discipline: a way toward learning and freedom
7. Humility: knowledge of self in relation to God,
others and creation
8. Stewardship: responsible use of creation, culture
and the arts
9. Hospitality: openness to others
10. Community: call to serve the common good
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Student Expectations
Expectations of Students
In order to get the maximum use of the time available, it is expected that you
will:
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Read the material to be covered in the class and complete required
assignments prior to attending the class/session;
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Arrive/login to class/session prepared to participate actively;
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Be prepared to actively participate in the collaborative activities of each
class/session; and
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Always feel free to seek additional help from the instructor when the need
arises.
Attendance Policy
Students may not miss more than 25% of the live classroom sessions. Doing so
will result in an F for the course.
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Submission of Work
All assignments are to be submitted into Desire 2 Learn (D2L) unless otherwise noted by instructor.
Assignments must be submitted by due date. Any assigned work submitted late for any unexcused
reason will receive a lowered grade. Please refer to your instructor’s late work policy located in D2L.
In the event that you miss an examination for due cause, arrangements must be made with the
instructor for a make-up examination. Important criteria concerning the submission of work:
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Make-up examinations may differ from the original class examination.
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Per University policy, assignments cannot be accepted by an instructor after the last day of the course.
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Only discussions threads posted by 11:59 pm CST on the due date will count for grading purposes.
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About Netiquette
What is Netiquette?
"Netiquette" stands for "Internet Etiquette", and refers to the set of practices which help to make the online
experiences pleasant for all involved. As you might expect, netiquette, like other forms of etiquette, is about
courtesy, manners, codes of behavior, protocols and respect. Netiquette primarily focuses on how we interact with
one another online, by being aware of: our use of language, others’ cultural background, conventional norms, and
other behaviors. Below you will find guidelines concerning the basics of online interaction. If it isn’t something you
would say or do in the face-to-face classroom, it is probably inappropriate in the online class as well.
Netiquette Basics
1. Follow the Golden Rule (“One should treat others as one would like others to treat oneself”)
2. Be ethical, fair, tolerant and mindful of others – avoid stereotyping, judgment and prejudice
3. Know the boundaries of particular cyberspaces – what is acceptable in a text or chatroom with friends may
not be appropriate in a classroom or in an online conversation with an instructor
4. Respect the time of others by: 1) using descriptive subject lines, 2) resizing images for the web, 3) providing
links instead of copying and pasting content, 5) using white space by inserting blank lines between paragraphs
and headers and 6) limiting your use of attachments
5. Copy the minimum number of people – it is tempting to send “email” or “message blasts” because it is easier
for the poster, but it is not easier for the reader
Inappropriate Online Usage
1. Avoid “flaming” – flaming is sending offensive, insulting or criticizing messages. This happens more often
online then in face-to-face interaction, because there is an illusion of anonymity.
2. Flaming is neither productive nor appropriate for the learning environment
3. Always avoid flaming when it comes to content and opinions, but also avoid it when it comes to grammar,
punctuation and spelling corrections
4. Avoid using CAPS if possible and never type messages in ALL CAPS – this is considered yelling and is often
seen as a form of aggression
5. Use emoticons ( :) , :( , :-) ) sparingly and avoid the use of JK, BRB, LOL and other text language
Confidentiality and Privacy
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Email, messaging and posting are forms of written record and are just as permanent as a letter or document
Do not publicize your own or others’ personal information (such as email, phone numbers, last names etc.)
Respect copyright and cite any and all sources
Do not expect that your communications are private, instead assume all communications are public
For more information please review Netiquette by Virginia Shea
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Individual Development and Educational Assessment
IDEA Objectives
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Acquiring skills in working with others as a member of a team.
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Developing creative capacities (writing, inventing, designing,
performing in art, music, drama, etc.)
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Gaining a broader understanding and appreciation of intellectual/
cultural activity (music, science, literature, etc.)
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Developing skill in expressing oneself orally or in writing.
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Learning how to find and use resources for answering questions or
solving problems.
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Developing a clearer understanding of, and commitment to, personal
values.
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Learning to analyze and critically evaluate ideas, arguments, and
points of view.
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Acquiring an interest in learning more by asking questions and
seeking answers.
IDEA Description
The IDEA student survey focuses on the instructor’s learning objectives for the course and on the
progress each student made toward achieving those objectives. By answering thoughtfully and
honestly, your ratings and comments will be much more helpful – to the instructor, the department
chair, and the dean of the college. As students, you should also know that student ratings and
comments have been used to help evaluate courses and to improve the educational experience at
Benedictine University. The appropriate standard of conduct with respect to student surveys is
thoughtful comments and constructive criticism – respectfully communicated.
A Focus on Learning
“The IDEA Student Ratings system looks at instruction in terms of its endgame. Rather than
emphasizing teaching style or personality, the IDEA system focuses on student learning and the
methods used to facilitate it.” – from the IDEA website: www.theideacenter.org/node/5
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Student Evening Course Overview
Course Description
This course offers access to various ways to listen to music and how to take full advantage of concert
attendance. Provides detailed explanations and sound demonstrations of the basic musical elements
and performing media.
Course Materials
Required Textbook and Materials
Bundle: Text + Popular & Global World CD-ROM + 6-CD Set
ISBN-10:1111213534 | ISBN-13: 9781111213534
Items included in the bundle listed below:
Wright, Craig. (2011). Listening to Music (6th edition). Boston, Schirmer. Cengage Learning. ISBN :
9781439083451
Wright, Craig. (2011). Popular and Global Music CD for Wright’s Listening to Music. Boston,
Schirmer. Cengage Learning. ISBN : 9780538497206
Wright, Craig. (2011). 5-CD Set for Wright’s Listening to Music. Boston, Schirmer. Cengage
Learning. ISBN : 9781439083482
Technological Computer Requirements
Students in the Blended program will need: High-speed Internet access; a sound card and speakers;
Windows XP (minimum)/Windows 7 (recommended) or Mac OS X 10.5 or higher; and Firefox 3.6 or
higher. It is also highly recommended that students have access to a microphone or webcam for
optional audio/videoconferencing.
Discussion Forum Guidelines
The Course Grading Scale
A
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4.00
90 - 100%
EXCELLENT
B
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3.00
80 – 89%
GOOD
C
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2.00
70 – 79%
SATISFACTORY
D
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1.00
60 – 69%
PASS
F
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0.00
BELOW 60%
FAIL
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INC
INCOMPLETE
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week by day 4 of each week and respond to at least
two other postings by the end of the week. Individual
Posts are worth up to 5 points and the total
Response Posts are worth up to 5 points total. Each
discussion will total up to 10 points.
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Faculty Evening Course Outcomes Based in Bloom’s Taxonomy
Learning Outcomes
Assignments
Points
Individual Written Assignment
Individual Written Assignment
5 pts
10 pts
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Discover how music is prevalent in everyday life.
Elaborate on performing instruments and voices by sight and
sound.
Elaborate on music of Middle Ages and Renaissance.
Online Discussion / Peer Response
10 pts
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Discuss a familiar piece of music.
Interpret musical selections.
Elaborate on Baroque Opera.
Compare and Discuss Classical Symphonies.
Group Presentation
Listening Quiz
Online Discussion / Peer Response
Individual Written Assignment
15
10
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Interpret musical selections.
Elaborate on Romantic program music.
Create a musical outline to represent the student’s life.
Listening Quiz
Online Discussion / Response
Individual Written Assignment
10 pts
10 pts
10 pts
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Interpret musical selections.
Elaborate on Jazz music.
Listening Quiz
Online Discussion / Response
10 pts
10 pts
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Develop a greater appreciation for music from another culture.
Formulate creative ideas to define music.
Discover how music has affected the lives of others.
Reflect, Analyze, and Evaluate personal growth since the
beginning of the course.
Group Presentation
Online Discussion/ Response
Individual Written Assignment 1
Individual Written Assignment 2
15
10
10
10
Total Points for course
165 pts
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Faculty Evening Course Schedule
Session
Loc.
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Assignments
01 A
F2F
Music Basics &
Instruments
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N/A
01 B
online
Music Basics &
Instruments /
Middle Ages &
Renaissance
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Reading : Part I, Ch 1-7 & Part II, Ch 8-9
Listening : Part I, Ch 1-7 & Part II, Ch 8-9
Group Discussion / Peer Response : Gregorian Chant
Individual Written Assignment : Over the next few days
please listen to the music all around you and keep a log of what
you hear. Where did you hear it? How did it make you feel?
Did anything surprise you? This is a great opportunity for you
to begin using your knowledge of "musical elements" to
discuss the music you hear daily. Write a one page paper
discussing your thoughts about music and how it is integrated
in your everyday life.
02 A
F2F
Music Basics &
Instruments /
Middle Ages &
Renaissance
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Reading : Part I, Ch 1-7 & Part II, Ch 8-9
Listening: Part I, Ch 1-7 & Part II, Ch 8-9
Group Presentation : Choose one piece of music or song
(per group) from any period or genre and be prepared to
present an analysis of its significance in society and history.
Included in the presentation should be technical terms
regarding the work’s musical elements as discussed in
Sessions 1A and 1B. The piece should NOT be one used in the
textbook listening guide. Bring an audio recording of the piece
of music to class. *Using streaming YouTube is not
acceptable.* Presentation will take place Session 2A.
Note to students: Current Rock/Pop music is acceptable. Choose a
piece of music that you are familiar with and would like to learn
about and examine.
02 B
online
Baroque &
Classical Periods
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Reading : Part III, Ch 10-14 & Part IV, Ch 15-21 (Review Part
I, Ch 1-7)
Listening : Part III, Ch 10-14 & Part IV, Ch 15-21 (Review
Part I, Ch 1-7)
Group Discussion / Peer Response : Orfeo
Individual Written Assignment : How does Beethoven's
Symphony No. 5 compare to Mozart's Symphony No. 40?
Your book provides you with recordings of the first movement
of both of these symphonies. Describe the differences between
the symphonies using musical terms from Part I. Things to
consider are instrumentation, dynamics, melody, harmony,
etc.
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Session
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Class Title
Assignments
03 A
F2F
Baroque &
Classical
Periods
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Romantic &
Modern Music
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03 B
online
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•
•
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04 A
04 B
F2F
online
Romantic &
Modern Music
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American &
Global Music
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•
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Reading : Part III, Ch 10-14 & Part IV, Ch 15-21 (Review Part
I, Ch 1-7)
Listening : Part III, Ch 10-14 & Part IV, Ch 15-21 (Review Part
I, Ch 1-7)
Reading : Part V, Ch 22-30 & Part VI, Ch 31-36 (Review Part
I, Ch 1-7)
Listening : Part V, Ch 22-30 & Part VI, Ch 31-36 (Review Part
I, Ch 1-7)
Group Discussion / Peer Response : Berlioz
Individual Written Assignment : At this point in the
course you have learned about many different types of music.
You have learned how to listen and analyze what you hear, and
you are able to form musical opinions about pieces of music.
Movie soundtracks are always very interesting and often tell
the ‘mood’ of the movie / scenes. Soundtracks help the
audience to know what is going to happen or even how they
should feel about a certain character or plot. Imagine a movie
about your life is being made. What type of music (one or
many) would be included in the soundtrack and why? Use
musical terms to articulate your thoughts in a two page paper.
Reading : Part V, Ch 22-30 & Part VI, 31-36 (Review Part I,
Ch 1-7)
Listening: Part V, Ch 22-30 & Part VI, 31-36 (Review Part I,
Ch 1-7)
Reading : Part VII, Ch 37-40 & Part VIII, Ch 41-43 (Review
Part I, Ch 1-7)
Listening : Part VII, Ch 37-40 & Part VIII, Ch 41-43 (Review
Part I, Ch 1-7)
Group Discussion / Peer Response : Jazz
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Session
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Assignments
05 A
F2F
American &
Global Music
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05 B
online
Course
Summary &
Reflection
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Reading : Part VII, Ch 37-40 & Part VIII, Ch 41-43 (Review
Part I, Ch 1-7)
Listening : Part VII, Ch 37-40 & Part VIII, Ch 41-43 (Review
Part I, Ch 1-7)
Group Presentation : Present on your non-Western culture
(Instructor will assign your country/culture during Session
4A) and prepare a presentation concerning that culture’s view
of music. Include background information on the place, the
people, musical elements, instrumentation, voice, text, the
musicians themselves, the format in which the music is
presented, and the significance of music to the culture. Visual
aid should be provided for presentation. At least three
musical examples of your culture’s music should be heard
during the presentation. Presentation will take place
during Session 5A.
Group Discussion / Peer Response : What is Music?
Individual Written Assignment 1 : Interview someone
that you know who is a professional musician. Any type of
musician is fine (church, rock band, conductor, classical, jazz,
music educator, etc). Learn about their life and why they
became a musician. Example questions: What made you
choose singing/instrument? Were there any people that were
influential in your music career and/or choice to be a
musician? What type of music do you enjoy performing most?
What type of music do you enjoy listening to most? Write a
two page paper using musical terms to articulate your
thoughts.
Individual Written Assignment 2 : Over the next few days
please listen to the music all around you and keep a log of what
you hear. Where did you hear it? How did it make you feel?
Did anything surprise you? Discuss your thoughts about
music and how it is integrated in your everyday life. **Notice
this is the same assignment as Session 1B.** How are you
answering it differently? What have you gained musically
from taking this course? Do you notice music in a different
way as a result of this course? Have any of your musical tastes
changed? Write a two page paper answering both portions of
this question using musical terms to articulate your thoughts.
Cite musical examples from the text as well as the music you
hear in your every day life.
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