SYLLABUS MUS245
Course: Mus245 Music of World Cultures Online
Instructor: Dr. David Dolatowski
Spring or Fall Semester
Starting date: First day of semester Ending date: Last day of semester
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Instructor Contact and Communication
Access to this course and communication with instructor through the YC main web site and Blackboard login
Music Office: Building 15
Phone: Music Office (928) 776-2045 Home Office (928) 777-8855
E-mail address: ddolatow@instructor.yc.edu
General Course Information
Credit hours: 3.0
Course description: Explores the cultural and historical influences on the creation and development of music from a global perspective. Emphasis on aural communication skills.
Prerequisite: English Composition ENG 101
Textbooks and resources: Shelemay, Kaufman, Kay, Soundscapes: 2nd edition, New York, NY W.W. Norton & Company
The Norton Recordings: Three Audio CD’s accompany
ISBN: 0-393-1010498-2 or 0-393-16713-5 2 (for the text/cd set)
The WWNorton web site: http://www.wwnorton.com/web/soundscapes/welcome.asp
The Yavapai College web site: www.yc.edu Blackboard login
Technical assistance using Blackboard
Email: blackboard@yc.edu Phone: 1-866-928-9224 or local: 776-2168
Course Content and Outcomes
Course content: students will learn the major concepts of....
1. Aural Communication Skills: Properties of Sound; Elements of Music
2. Instrument Categories Aerophone, Cordophone, Membranophone, Ideophones
3. Relationship of cultures and music
4. Values of Music from a global perspective
5. Music Styles from a global perspective
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
1. Identify the manners in which particular sounds are produced.
2. Distinguish between and identify melody, harmony, rhythm, meter, timbre, texture, and
form.
3. Classify instruments by their construction and production of tone.
4. Classify music from within its unique geographic region, culture, historic, and stylistic
contexts.
5. Utilize both western and non-western music terminology.
6. Articulate the interdependent relationship of music and culture within daily and spiritual
rituals.
7. Analyze the historical, political, economic, social, cultural, spiritual and environmental
influences on the creation of music from a global perspective.
8. Identify the varying degrees of value applied to music from a global presprective.
9.Synthesize the aural communications skills, music knowlegde to identify paricular music
styles from a global perspective.
Assessments
1. Completion of all reading assignments ( entire textbook)
2. Listening to all 84 examples on the CD collection
3. Writing a one paragraph description of listening examples
4. Watch online videos
5. Writing two 5 page essay for each concert
6. Taking online quizzes
7. Completing all written assignments
Grading criteria
1. Quiz scores: 50%
2. Written essays: 25%
3. Written assignments: 25%
Note: written paragraphs utilize “critical thinking” principles and ask you to write brief comments regarding what you heard while listening to a given piece of music. Due to the subjective nature of the form, points” will be issued for each document submitted. If a grade of “0” is issued, you may submit a corrected document for full credit.
A 90 – 100% D 60 – 69%
B 80 – 89% F below 60%
C 70 – 79%
Reading Assignments Following the outline of the required text, this course is divided into an introduction and 10 chapters. The Introduction and all 10 chapters have “Listening Guides”, which correspond to the 84 listening examples from the accompanying CD set, and contains a description of, and relevant information for each example.
Listening Assignments This course will use the three audio CD’s accompanying the text, Soundscapes. The required listening assignments will be presented in the form of a written Listening Guide found in the appropriate chapters of the text. There are 84 examples in all, the shortest is 0:29 and the longest is 8:40
Listening/musical examples accompany the various chapters of the text. It is recommended to hear each piece 2-4 times to achieve a better perspective of the work. You will notice more details every time you hear a given piece. Take some time between repeat hearings. You may even wish to review prior listening assignments as you progress through the course and learn about various styles of the many ethnic cultures presented throughout the course. It is also recommended that you have the text’s Listening Guide for each piece open as you hear the piece for the first time.
Written Assignments
1.) The 11 written assignments for the entire semester are based on the listening assignments above. Type your assignment in your word processor, and save as an rtf file. (rich text format)
Write the Listening Guide number, title of the work and a one paragraph description of what you heard. You may use the Listening Guide description as a reference, but please do not copy that information as your paragraph. Try to give you own description of the piece, based on what you heard. Although there are several listening examples for the introduction and chapters to follow, please write all required information for all examples on one document. Save the document in rtf format. Use the Introduction or chapter number as the title of the file, and upload to Blackboard.
2.) Two written essay’s represent your mid-term and final assignments.
Choose a topic, ethnic culture, or music style for your essays. You may compare and contrast a topic common to more than one ethnic culture, or you may focus on a specific people. A bit of research will be necessary to complete these tasks. The WW Norton, Soundscapes web site is a very good place to begin. (see the “resources” links)
Note: all written work MUST be uploaded to the appropriate area in Blacboard;
Please DO NOT send assignments or essays as an email attachment.
Online Quizzes
Upon completion of the reading and listening assignments for the introduction and each chapter, learners are to take a total of 11 corresponding on-line quizzes for the semester.
Instructions for on-line quizzes:
1.) log on to the WW Norton web site: http://www.wwnorton.com/web/soundscapes/welcome.asp
2.) Click on the quiz button, and select the intro, and later, the appropriate chapter.
3.) Register for the online grade book.
Video Assignments
Six online videos are available to assist with the understanding of the “Elements of Music”. Access to these 30 minute videos are on the left “Video” button area in the main course within Blackboard. The Materials of Music videos, including Melody, Harmony, Timbre, Rhythm, Texture and Form, which correspond to chapter 1 of the text.
Before you begin this course
There are a few basic computer procedures you will need to know in order to complete this course. Those are as follows: downloading and uploading files; saving text files in the rtf format; how to use Blackboard.
It is highly recommended that you read the Blackboard tutorials, especially if this is you first online class. You can find the tutorials by first going to The Yavapai College web site: www.yc.edu and choosing the Blackboard log in. Choose user log in. Before you even type your user name and password, you can view the tutorials. You can also see the contact information if you need help with Blackboard.
Please read the entire syllabus before you begin any course work.
Technical assistance using Blackboard – Help Desk - ITS
Email: blackboard@yc.edu Phone: 1-866-928-9224 or local: 776-2168
The above is the contact information if you need help with logging on or any computer related help. Please do not contact the instructor for log in or technical problems.
Due dates and late submission policies
The layout of the course is based on the introduction and 10 chapters of the text book. At the end of each, a due date is posted on the syllabus and corresponding Blackboard area. All written assignments and quizzes are due on those dates. The first essay is due at the semester mid point, the second essay is due on the last day of class. All work is due by 11:00 pm on the given date. Points may be deducted from quiz scores, assignments and essays if those dates are not met. This is at the discretion of the instructor. Work more than 6 weeks late may result in a “0” number of points or 0%.
Grade posting time frame
The instructor will post grades within seven business days after the assignment due date, and ten business days after the essay due date. You may see your assignment and essay scores in the “view grades” area of Blackboard. The WW Norton web site will keep track of your online quiz scores in it’s online grade book, so be sure to register. Only the final total of quiz scores will be posted in Blackboard, at the end of the semester.
Introduction
What is a Soundscape?
Reading Assignment
Read the introduction, pp.xxvi – xlvi in the Soundscapes text book
Log on to the Norton web site: http://www.wwnorton.com/web/soundscapes/welcome.asp and read the chapter outline : introduction
Listening Assignments
To complete the listening assignments, you will need the three CD set. Each of the text book’s 84 Listening Guides list the title, CD number and track location for the given example.
Listening Guides: 1, p.xxix; 2, p.xxxvii 3, p. l,li
Written Assignment
From the Listening Guides for this chapter, write the Listening Guide number, title of the work and a one paragraph description of each example in one document. Save the information for all examples as one rtf file, and use the chapter number as the title. Upload that file to the assignment area of Blackboard for the appropriate chapter.
Part I
Listening to Music
Chapter 1
Sound: The Materials of Music
Reading Assignment
Read chapter 1, pp 2 – 47
Log on to the Norton web site and read the chapter outline: Chapter 1
Listening Assignments
Listening Guides: 4 - 18
Written Assignment
From the Listening Guides for this chapter, write the Listening Guide number, title of the work and a one paragraph description of each example in one document. Save the information for all examples as one rtf file, and use the chapter number as the title. Upload that file to the assignment area of Blackboard for the appropriate chapter.
Video Assignments
Log on to Blackboard and watch “The Materials of Music” videos, including Melody, Harmony, Timbre, Rhythm, Texture and Form.
Chapter 2
Settings: The Study of Local Music
Reading Assignment
Read chapter 2, pp. 48 – 125
Log on to the Norton web site and read the chapter outline: Chapter 2
Listening Assignments
Listening Guides: 19 - 33
Written Assignment
From the Listening Guides for this chapter, write the Listening Guide number, title of the work and a one paragraph description of each example in one document. Save the information for all examples as one rtf file, and use the chapter number as the title. Upload that file to the assignment area of Blackboard for the appropriate chapter.
Chapter 3
Significance: Music’s Meaning in Everyday Life
Reading Assignment
Read chapter 3, pp. 126 - 167
Log on to the Norton web site and read the chapter outline: Chapter 3
Listening Assignments
Listening Guides: 34 - 40
Written Assignment
From the Listening Guides for this chapter, write the Listening Guide number, title of the work and a one paragraph description of each example in one document. Save the information for all examples as one rtf file, and use the chapter number as the title. Upload that file to the assignment area of Blackboard for the appropriate chapter.
Part II: Transmitting Music
Chapter 4
Music and Migration
Reading Assignment
Read chapter 4, pp. 168 - 213
Log on to the Norton web site and read the chapter outline: Chapter 4
Listening Assignments
Listening Guides: 41 - 47
Written Assignment
From the Listening Guides for this chapter, write the Listening Guide number, title of the work and a one paragraph description of each example in one document. Save the information for all examples as one rtf file, and use the chapter number as the title. Upload that file to the assignment area of Blackboard for the appropriate chapter.
Chapter 5
Music and Memory
Reading Assignment
Read chapter 5, pp. 214 - 255
Log on to the Norton web site and read the chapter outline: Chapter 5
Listening Assignments
Listening Guides: 48 - 53
Written Assignment
From the Listening Guides for this chapter, write the Listening Guide number, title of the work and a one paragraph description of each example in one document. Save the information for all examples as one rtf file, and use the chapter number as the title. Upload that file to the assignment area of Blackboard for the appropriate chapter.
Chapter 6
Music, Mobility, and the Global Marketplace
Reading Assignment
Read chapter 6, pp. 256 - 299
Log on to the Norton web site and read the chapter outline: Chapter 6
Listening Assignments
Listening Guides: 54 - 58
Written Assignment
From the Listening Guides for this chapter, write the Listening Guide number, title of the work and a one paragraph description of each example in one document. Save the information for all examples as one rtf file, and use the chapter number as the title. Upload that file to the assignment area of Blackboard for the appropriate chapter.
Complete the first essay and upload the file to Blackboard
Part III: Understanding Music
Chapter 7
Music and Dance
Reading Assignment
Read chapter 7, pp. 300 - 343
Log on to the Norton web site and read the chapter outline: Chapter 7
Listening Assignments
Listening Guides: 59 - 64
Written Assignment
From the Listening Guides for this chapter, write the Listening Guide number, title of the work and a one paragraph description of each example in one document. Save the information for all examples as one rtf file, and use the chapter number as the title. Upload that file to the assignment area of Blackboard for the appropriate chapter.
Chapter 8
Music and Ritual
Reading Assignment
Read chapter 8, pp. 344 - 379
Log on to the Norton web site and read the chapter outline: Chapter 8
Listening Assignments
Listening Guides: 65 - 69
Written Assignment
From the Listening Guides for this chapter, write the Listening Guide number, title of the work and a one paragraph description of each example in one document. Save the information for all examples as one rtf file, and use the chapter number as the title. Upload that file to the assignment area of Blackboard for the appropriate chapter.
Chapter 9
Music and Politics
Reading Assignment
Read chapter 9, pp. 380 - 419
Log on to the Norton web site and read the chapter outline: Chapter 9
Listening Assignments
Listening Guides: 70 - 75
Written Assignment
From the Listening Guides for this chapter, write the Listening Guide number, title of the work and a one paragraph description of each example in one document. Save the information for all examples as one rtf file, and use the chapter number as the title. Upload that file to the assignment area of Blackboard for the appropriate chapter.
Chapter 10
Music and Identity
Reading Assignment
Read chapter 10, pp. 420 – 467, and read the Epilogue, page 468
Log on to the Norton web site and read the chapter outline: Chapter 10
Listening Assignments
Listening Guides: 76 - 84
Written Assignment
From the Listening Guides for this chapter, write the Listening Guide number, title of the work and a one paragraph description of each example in one document. Save the information for all examples as one rtf file, and use the chapter number as the title. Upload that file to the assignment area of Blackboard for the appropriate chapter.
Complete second essay, and upload the file to Blackboard.