CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY GLOBAL CAMPUS COURSE SYLLABUS

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1 CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY GLOBAL CAMPUS COURSE SYLLABUS I. IDENTIFYING INFORMATION Course: MUS 110aa Course Title: Music in Society EPN: Term: Fall I Location: Online Course Dates: 10/21-12/ Course Days and Times: N\A Prerequisites: None. Blackboard: Blackboard is a web-based learning management system licensed by CMU. Within Blackboard, a course website, also known as a shell, is automatically created for every CMU course. Face-to-face courses may or may not incorporate Blackboard, whereas Blackboard course shells are always used for online courses and will be available to you prior to the course start date. Seeing the course shell listed in Blackboard with unavailable adjacent to its title is an indication that your instructor has not made it available and is in no way indicative of registration status. To access Blackboard, open a web browser and enter After the site loads, enter your CMU Global ID and password in the respective spaces provided. Click the "login" button to enter Blackboard and then the link to the appropriate course to enter the course's Blackboard shell. If you need assistance, contact the IT Helpdesk at / x Self-guided student tutorial resources are also available at Instructor: Dr. Bruce Bonnell Primary Phone Number: Secondary Phone Number: Address: N\A bonne1bm@cmich.edu Availability: By Appointment Only, but typically available in my office, SOM 182, Monday - Thursday at 9am. Academic Biography: Associate Professor of Music Horn Doctor or Music - Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana. Master of Music -Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois. Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Music Education, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada.

2 II. TEXTBOOKS AND INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS Order books from MBS at Textbooks and Course Materials: Title: The World of Music/ w 3 CD's Author: Willoughby, David Edition: 7th ISBN: Publisher: McGraw Hill Required: Yes Course Reserves: N\A Required Materials: N\A Recommended Materials: N\A III. COURSE DESCRIPTION Introduction to self-expression through the art of music. An intercultural and interdisciplinary exploration of the elements of music. Not open to music majors. This course is approved for offering in a distance learning format. (University Program Group I-B) IV. COURSE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES After completing this course, the student will be able to: 1. Demonstrate an understanding of basic musical terminology for Western and non-western music. 2. Identify important composers and representative literature in the history of Western art music. 3. Identify major stylistic traits of various periods in Western art music and explore similarities in non-western music. 4. Demonstrate a basic understanding of several of the world's musical cultures, including their instruments, performance practice, and attitudes toward music. 5. Discuss the role, value, and function of music around the world. V. METHODOLOGY There are Four Modules of study for this class, each taking two weeks to complete. The material in each module is drawn from the text, the accompanying CDs, and documents posted in each module that contain supplementary material for further study - including links to external sources on the internet. This class involves a great deal of self-directed reading and listening, guided by the lecture notes given by the instructor within each module. There will be online Discussion Forums in which participation is mandatory, and timed quizzes - both of which require reliable internet connection. The vast majority of activity is based upon developing a knowledge base of musical terminology, and applying these terms to the examination of musical styles from many eras, cultures and genres. Study begins with the examination of music that is typically most familiar to the student (American Popular Music), and moves into the examination and analysis of styles that might be less

3 familiar (Folk music, World Music, Jazz and Classical Music). By the end of the class, students will be applying the musical analytical techniques developed within the earlier assignments to a review of a live concert that they must attend within the 8 week class schedule. VI. COURSE OUTLINE/ASSIGNMENTS Pre-Class Assignment: Click the Course Introduction button and review all documents on this page. Course Outline: Please see Course Schedule for Specific Dates and Deadlines Weeks 1-2 (Module I) Ch. 1-2 The world of music and its value in diverse cultures The nature/elements of music (rhythm, melody, harmony, texture, and form) Online discussion forums, multiple writing and listening assignments Quiz #1 Weeks 3-4 (Module 2) Ch. 3 & 4, Ch. 7 Folk Music Traditions Religious Music Traditions Music of the Americas (Jazz Music included) American Indian music and culture Online discussion forums, multiple writing and listening assignments Album/Artist Review Due Quiz #2 Weeks 5-6 (Module 3) Ch. 8 Music beyond the Americas The Music of India Sub-Saharan African music Celtic Music

4 Online discussion forums, multiple writing and listening assignments Quiz #3 Weeks 7-8 (Module 4) Ch (Samples from Ch ) An overview of Western musical style and historical eras Baroque and Classical Eras Online discussion forums, multiple writing and listening assignments Live Music Review Due Quiz #4 Assignment Due Dates: Assignment #1 (5% of grade). Essay question, 250 words minimum, based on material in Module 1. Due on the Thursday of Week #2 Assignment #2 (5% of grade).essay question, 250 words minimum, based on material in Module 2. Due on the Thursday of Week #4 Assignment #3 (5% of grade). Essay question, 250 words minimum, based on material in Module 3. Due on the Thursday of Week #6 Assignment #4 (5% of grade). Essay question, 250 words minimum, based on material in Module 4. Due on the Thursday of Week #8 Album/Artist Review Paper (15% of grade). 750 word (minimum) review of a recording. Due at the end of week 4. Live Music Review Paper (15% of grade). 750 word (minimum) review of a concert. Due at the end of week 8. Post-Class Assignment: None Student Involvement Hours: Reading of the text, listening to the recordings - approximately 3-5 hours per week. Participation on Discussion Board Forums - less than 20 minutes every other week. Quiz taking - 4 one hour (maximum) timed quizzes, administered through Blackboard in weeks 2, 4, 6 and 8. Assignments: Four 250 word (minimum) papers (one due every other week), Two 750 word (minimum) papers due at the end of week 4 and week 8 - hours of involvement varies per student.

5 VII. CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION Evaluation Criteria: Each Assignment has specific directions related to the material being covered in the course at that time. General policies for submission include: Minimum word count must be met and you must include the word count at the top of your paper where your name is located. The paper must be double-spaced and must use 12-point letter size, any legible font. Criteria from above outline must be used for full credit, including citation of any source used. As this course meets the requirements for inclusion in Group I/Subgroup B on the General Education: University Program, clear writing style, grammar, and punctuation will be taken into consideration. Papers must be turned in on time for full credit. *Please note that late assignments will not be accepted for full credit. See Late Assignment Policy for full details. Grading Scale: Grading Scale B C D A B C D E 59-0 A B C D At least fifty percent of the student s final grade will be based on written work. The writing component will be met through the evaluation of two review papers(30%) and four writing assignments, including detailed responses to musical excerpts and/or specific articles. Total Points (1000) Quizzes (400 points) There will be four quizzes (100 points each) that will include multiple-choice and true/false questions. All quizzes will be taken on-line. Each quiz will be presented within a given module. Students may use the text and notes, but be aware that each exam will be given with a time limit. Once a student has elected to begin the quiz, he/she must complete it at that time. Album/Artist Review (150 points) The music review will be a review of a recording of any style of music. Students will be given a rubric and sample music reviews in order to complete the assignment, which will be due during week 4 of the course. Live Performance Review (150 points) The review of a live performance will require students to attend a live musical performance of any kind. This assignment will be due during week 8 of the course. Writing Assignments (200 points) There will be four writing assignments (50 points each) throughout the eight-week course. Students will be given a detailed rubric for these assignments, which will include a response to a musical excerpt or a response to particular topic.

6 All writing assignments must be submitted electronically by 11:55pm of the assigned due date. Online Discussion (100 points) Online discussion (25 points each post) is an essential component of MUS 110. There will be four discussion topics. These required discussions will enable students to gain knowledge beyond the text and beyond the instructor s presentation of material. A detailed rubric will outline how and when students should post a response to a question designated by the instructor as well as a response to postings by class members. *Please note that evaluation of all writing assignments, including online discussion, will be based on evidence of comprehension of the material, organization, and quality of writing. Late Assignments: Late Work Late work will not be accepted for full credit. All late work will receive a minimum 15% deduction from the earned grade. Late work which is submitted more than one week past the due date will receive a minimum of 25% deduction from the earned grade. Make-ups and Rewrites: Make-ups of quizzes may be allowed in certain circumstances (medical or emergency reasons with valid excuse). Missed participation in Discussion Board Forums will not be made up. Written assignments may be submitted late, but the Late Assignment Policy (see above) will be applied. VIII. EXPECTATIONS Attendance and Participation: Students are required to take part in four Discussion Board forums, the rubric for expectations and policy on conduct for these forums are given at the beginning of the class. Students must complete the quizzes within the one week time frame in which they are open, and once begun, one hour is given to complete each quiz. Academic Integrity: Because academic integrity is a cornerstone of the University's commitment to the principles of free inquiry, students are responsible for learning and upholding professional standards of research, writing, assessment, and ethics in their areas of study. Written or other work which students submit must be the product of their own efforts and must be consistent with appropriate standards of professional ethics. Academic dishonesty, which includes cheating, plagiarism and other forms of dishonest or unethical behavior, is prohibited. A breakdown of behaviors that constitute academic dishonesty is presented in the CMU Bulletin ( Student Rights and Responsibilities: Each member of the Central Michigan University community assumes an obligation regarding self-conduct to act in a manner consistent with a respect for the rights of others and with the University's function as an educational institution. As guides for individual and group actions within this community, the University affirms the general principles of conduct described in the Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities and Disciplinary Procedures at

7 IX. SUPPORT SERVICES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS Global Campus Library Services (GCLS) CMU offers you a full suite of library services through its Global Campus Library Services (GCLS) department. Reference librarians will assist you in using research tools and locating information related to your research topic. The library s Documents on Demand office will help you obtain copies of the books and journal articles you need. Check out the GCLS website at for more information. Reference librarian contact information: 1. By phone: (800) By gclsref@cmich.edu 3. By online form: Documents on Demand office contact information: 1. By phone: (800) By docreq@cmich.edu 3. By fax: (877) By online form: Writing Center The CMU Writing Center is a free online service for all CMU students, providing help with grammar, citations, bibliographies, drafts, and editing of academic papers. Suggestions and feedback are typically provided within two business days. For additional information and to submit work, visit Mathematics Assistance Center The CMU Mathematics Assistance Center provides free tutoring in mathematics and statistics to students enrolled in select courses. Tutoring is available online and via telephone. To see what courses qualify and to register with the Math Assistance Center, visit ADA CMU provides individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in educational programs, activities and services. Students with disabilities requiring accommodations to participate in class activities or meet course requirements should contact Susie Rood, Director of Student Disability Services at (800) , extension 3018 or her at sds@cmich.edu, at least 4 weeks prior to registering for class. Students may find additional ADA information and forms at Note to faculty: CMU Administration will notify you if applicable; otherwise, the student will provide a "Notification Letter to the Instructor" outlining the accommodations the student is approved to receive. X. BIBLIOGRAPHY Bibliography Alves, William. Music of the Peoples of the World. Canada: Thomson Schirmer, Antokoletz, Elliott. Twentieth-Century Music. Englewood Cliffs: Prentice Hall, 1992.

8 Austin, William W. Music in the Twentieth Century from Debussy through Stravinsky. New York: Norton, Berliner, Paul. The Soul of Mbira. Berkeley: University of California Press, Blacking, John. How Musical is Man? Seattle: University of Washington Press, Brown, Howard M. Music in the Renaissance. 2nd ed. New York: Norton, Bukofzer, Manfred F. Music in the Baroque Era. New York: Norton, Charlton, Katherine, and Hickok, Robert. Experience Music! New York: McGraw-Hill, Dahlhaus, Carl. Nineteenth-Century Music. Berkeley: University of California Press, Densmore, Frances. Chippewa Music I & II (Bulletins 45 and 53 of the Bureau of American Ethnology). Washington: Smithsonian Institution, 1910, Einstein, Alfred. Music in the Romantic Era. New York: Norton, Grout, Donald Jay. A History of Western Music. 5th edition. New York: Norton, Grout, Donald Jay. A Short History of Opera. 3rd ed. New York: Columbia University Press, Hoppin, Richard. Medieval Music. New York: Norton, Kaemmer, John E. Music in Human Life: Anthropological Perspectives on Music. Austin: University of Texas Press, Kamien, Roger. Music: An Appreciation. 5th Brief Edition. New York: McGraw-Hill, Lang, Paul Henry. Music in Western Civilization. New York: Norton, Longyear, Rey M. Nineteenth-Century Romanticism in Music. 2nd edition. Englewood Cliffs: Prentice Hall, Machlis, Joseph. Introduction to Contemporary Music. 2nd edition. New York: Norton, Manuel, Peter. Popular Musics of the Non-Western World: An Introductory Survey. New York: Oxford University Press, Merriam, Alan P. The Anthropology of Music. Evanston, Ill.: Northwestern University Press, Morgan, Robert P. Twentieth-Century Music. New York: Norton, Nettl, Bruno, et. al. Excursions in World Music. 2nd. Ed. Englewood Cliffs: Prentice Hall, Nettl, Bruno. The Study of Ethnomusicology. Urbana: University of Illinois Press, Palisca, Claude V. Baroque Music. 3rd edition. Englewood Cliffs: Prentice Hall, Pauly, Reinhard G. Music in the Classic Period. 3rd edition. Englewood Cliffs: Prentice Hall, Pestelli, George. The Age of Mozart and Beethoven. Trans. Eric Cross. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, Plantinga, Leon. Romantic Music. New York: Norton, 1984.

9 Randel, Don, ed. The New Harvard Dictionary of Music. Cambridge: Harvard University Press, Raynor, Henry. A Social History of Music: From the Middle Ages to Beethoven. New York: Schocken, Reese, Gustave. Music in the Renaissance. New York: Norton, Sadie, Stanley, ed. The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians. 20 vols. New York: Macmillan, Salzman, Eric. Twentieth Century Music: An Introduction. 3rd edition. New York: Norton, Schwartz, Elliott and Barney Childs. Contemporary Composers on Contemporary Music. New York: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, Simms, Bryan. Music of the 20th Century: Style and Structure. New York: Schirmer, Stolba, K. Marie. The Development of Western Music: A History. 3rd ed. Madison, Wisconsin: Brown and Benchmark, Strunk, Oliver. Source Readings in Music History. New York, Norton, Titon, Jeff Todd, Ed. Worlds of Music: An Introduction to the Music of the World's Peoples. 5th ed. New York: Schirmer, Turnbull, Colin. The Forest People. New York: Simon and Schuster, Wade, Bonnie. The Music of India: The Classical Traditions. Riverdale, Md.: Riverdale Co., Weiss, Piero and Richard Taruskin, eds. Music in the Western World: A History in Documents. New York: Schirmer, Willoughby, David. The World of Music, sixth edition. McGraw-Hill, New York, NY, 2010.

Music in Society (MUS 110AA) Instructor: Dr. Bruce Bonnell

Music in Society (MUS 110AA) Instructor: Dr. Bruce Bonnell Email: bonne1bm@cmich.edu Bulletin Description Introduction to self-expression through the art of music. An intercultural and interdisciplinary