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 exploration of the elements of music. (Not open to music majors.) *This course meets the requirements for inclusion in Group I/Subgroup B Course Objectives After completing this course, the student will be able to: Demonstrate an understanding of basic musical terminology Identify important composers and representative literature in the history of Western art music Identify major stylistic traits of each of the historical periods in Western art music Demonstrate a basic understanding of several of the world's musical cultures (their instruments, performance practice, and attitudes toward music) Discuss the role, value, and function of music in society (in our own society, as well as in that of selected others) Required Materials Willoughby, David. The World of Music, seventh edition. McGraw-Hill, New York, NY, 2010. (Prepackaged with three CDs) Course Policies To get started with this course, students must go to the Welcome Announcement and the Course Introduction on the tool panel in Blackboard. This document (course syllabus), the course schedule, the communication policy/rubrics and other important information can be found here. After these documents have been read, students will be ready to begin the course work in Module 1. Success as an online student takes great effort from each individual. One must be self-motivated in order to complete all assignments and tasks in a timely fashion. It is required that students have access to a CMU Email account and Blackboard. All course instructions, documents, assignments, readings, and grades will be posted to Blackboard. Communication between the instructor and students will occur through email, Blackboard announcements, online discussion and live chat. Please allow 24 hours for email response from the instructor Students must check grades on a weekly basis. Students will receive an email from the instructor each time a grade is posted to Blackboard. Please check for feedback on graded assignments by clicking the hyperlink score (under Gradebook). For specific instructions, please go to the Tutorial link. All exam and assignment grades will be posted one week after the due date.
Please contact the CMU Help Desk for issues with Blackboard, Email, or other technology-related questions. (989-774-3662) 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) 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 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 Quiz #3 Weeks 7-8 (Module 4) Ch. 10-11 (Samples from Ch. 13-14) An overview of Western musical style and historical eras Baroque and Classical Eras Live Music Review Due Quiz #4
Evaluation Grading Scale ------------------- B+ 89-87 C+ 79-77 D+ 69-67 ------------------- A 100-93 B 86-83 C 76-73 D 66-63 E 59-0 A- 92-90 B- 82-80 C- 72-70 D- 62-60 ------------------- 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 (20%) and six 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 eightweek 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. 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 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. Accommodations for Students with Disabilities CMU provides students with disabilities reasonable accommodation to participate in educational programs, activities, or services. Students with disabilities requiring accommodation to participate in class activities or meet course requirements should first register with the office of student Disability Services (120 park Library, 989-774-3018, TDD: 989-774-2568). Academic Integrity Page 385 of the Undergraduate Bulletin states: In the academic community the high value placed on truth implies a corresponding intolerance of scholastic dishonesty. 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. Please read the entire section of CMU s policy on academic integrity, pages 385-387 in the Undergraduate Bulletin. A student who commits any act of academic dishonesty in this course will receive an E for that particular assignment as well as a possible E for the final course grade. Bibliography Alves, William. Music of the Peoples of the World. Canada: Thomson Schirmer, 2006. Antokoletz, Elliott. Twentieth-Century Music. Englewood Cliffs: Prentice Hall, 1992. Austin, William W. Music in the Twentieth Century from Debussy through Stravinsky. New York: Norton, 1966. Berliner, Paul. The Soul of Mbira. Berkeley: University of California Press, 1978. Blacking, John. How Musical is Man? Seattle: University of Washington Press, 1973. Brown, Howard M. Music in the Renaissance. 2nd ed. New York: Norton, 1999. Bukofzer, Manfred F. Music in the Baroque Era. New York: Norton, 1947. Charlton, Katherine, and Hickok, Robert. Experience Music! New York: McGraw-Hill, 2007. Dahlhaus, Carl. Nineteenth-Century Music. Berkeley: University of California Press, 1989. Densmore, Frances. Chippewa Music I & II (Bulletins 45 and 53 of the Bureau of American Ethnology). Washington: Smithsonian Institution, 1910, 1913. Einstein, Alfred. Music in the Romantic Era. New York: Norton, 1947. Grout, Donald Jay. A History of Western Music. 5th edition. New York: Norton, 1996.
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