Beruflich Dokumente
Kultur Dokumente
Fall, 2010
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Historical survey of the development and major cultural contributions of
American music and composers, including symphonic, jazz, and popular forms, within the context of the
American culture from Colonial times to the present. Three hours lecture a week.
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
1. To identify music terminology.
2. To identify and analyze basic formal structure of music.
3. To identify the sounds and names of instruments and their coherent
settings.
4. To identify different musical genres and their influences.
5. To understand the background and factors that contribute to certain
styles of music, respect the uniqueness and diversities of music.
6. To bring the knowledge gained from the class to daily experience of
music. Turn in a report which presents the aspects of appreciating
music learned from the class.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
1. Students are expected to read assigned articles and additional
materials.
2. Students must turn in assignments on time, late home work will not
be accepted.
3. Participate in the discussion online will be part of your attendance
grades. You will find related course materials such as additional
articles, music, as well as information about exams and project on the
website of the course:
http://mus130surveyofamericanmusic.blogspot.com/
ATTENDANCE POLICY:
Only two excused absences are allowed and must be approved prior to
class.
MAKE UP POLICY:
Tests will only be made up if an University approved absence is provided
before the absence.
GRADES
Attendance 15%
2 Exams (15% each) 30%
Midterm 20%
Final Exam 25%
Final Project 10%
Please check KishSOS, My Student Info, under Academic Profile, Grades, for
grade reports.
Final Project
Turn in a paper (1500 words) reporting one or more concerts you recently
attended. The context of the paper must include music analysis using the
knowledge gained from the class. Concert tickets or programs need to be stapled
on the paper as proof of your attendance. The project is due on the last day of the
class. No late assignment will be accepted.
GRADES
Attendance 15%
3 Exams (10% each) 30%
Midterm 20%
Final Exam 25%
Final Project 10%
Please check KishSOS, My Student Info, under Academic Profile, Grades, for grade
reports.
IMPORTANT DATES
September 13: Exam 1
October 1: Exam 2
October 20: MIDTERM
November 22: Exam 3
December 15: FINAL EXAM/Final Project Due
COURSE EXIT REQUIREMENTS
Grade of “C” is required to advance in course sequence.
WITHDRAUAL POLICY
A “W” will not be given as final grade. The student is responsible for
officially withdrawing from the class according to procedures described in the
college catalog. Any student that does not officially withdraw from the class will
receive a letter grade. The last date for withdrawal for this course can be found at
“MY CLASS SCHEDULE” on KishSOS.
COPYRIGHT
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you by the college for course use. Please understand that copyright law prohibits
copying these materials. Violation of copyright laws can lead to prosecution for a
criminal offense.