Western Michigan University--School of Music
Tuesdays and Thursdays 12-2:30PM
Room
2452 Knauss Hall
Office:
2136 Dalton Center)
Phone: 387-4685;
E-mail: daniel.jacobson@wmich.edu
Course
Description and Objectives
This introductory course is designed to increase your
understanding of music of the Western world (c. 500-the present) through active
listening. Material is presented
through a combination of lecture/demonstrations, visual supplements, and live
performances.
Course
Materials (available at WMU
Bookstore/University Bookstore)
(Sold only at the WMU
Bookstore/University Bookstore)
McGraw-Hill User's Registration License for the online E-Textbook Readings & E-Workbook Quizzes for
"A Listener's Introduction to Music"--
When this license is turned in to the instructor, you will have access to the
online textbook readings, workbook
assignments and supplemental study materials for this course.
Listening Examples are available online through the WMU Music Library website (see our regular class website for details on how to access these)
Final grades in this course are based on a
1000-total point scale:
|
Exam 1 (Chapters 1-5) |
= 200 points possible |
|
Exam 2 (Chapters 5-7) |
= 220 points possible |
|
Final Exam (Chapters 1-9, cumulative) |
= 250 points possible |
|
Online "E-Workbook" |
= 180 points possible |
In-Class Assignments (short essays, etc.) |
= 150 points possible |
|
|
1000 points possible |
Distribution of Final Grades:
A
=1000-940 points (100-94%)
BA = 939-890 points (93.9-89%)
B
= 889-840 points (88.9-84%)
CB = 839-790 points (83.9-79%)
C
= 789-740 points (78.9-74%)
DC = 739-690 points (73.9-69%)
D = 689-600 points (68.9-60%)
E
= 599 or below (59.9% or lower)
Class Attendance
Regular
attendance is critical to your success in this course. You are responsible for
all notes, recordings, films/videos presented in class.
Class Website
(http://www.wmich.edu/mus-gened/mus150/mus150.html)
General class information will be updated
regularly on the class homepage; however, the majority of your web-based work
for Music 1500 will be done via WebCT/Vista (see "Online E-Workbook
Assignments," below)
You can also get to the Music 1500 website by
doing the following:
1) go to the WMU Music homepage (http://www.wmich.edu/music)
2) click on the "Course Materials" link
3) click on the "Music 1500: Music
Appreciation "Live" link
Exams
There are 3 exams (including a comprehensive
final). Each exam includes multiple choice, matching, and true/false questions,
as well as a "listening test" based on examples covered in the class
lectures and videos. Exam dates are listed on the "Schedule of
Lectures." Review guidelines and study aids will be posted online one week
before each exam.
Online "E-Workbook" Assignments
Your cumulative point score for the e-workbook
assignments will determine approximately one-fourth of your final course grade
in Music 1500 (maximum of 180 points possible). Each chapter of the textbook
has an online assignment associated with it (as accessed through Web CT and the
McGraw-Hill online "E-Workbook" for this course). All e-workbook
assignments must be completed by the scheduled date of the in-class final exam.
EXAMS:
If you miss a test, you must call or e-mail the instructor by the end of
that class day in order to be
eligible for a make-up:
E-mail (best way to reach me): daniel.jacobson@wmich.edu
Phone: 387-4685 (OK to leave message 24 hours a day)
Exam make-ups must be completed within 2 class
days of the original due date.
NO MAKE-UP WILL BE GIVEN AFTER EXAM ANSWERS ARE
POSTED ON THE WEB.
IN-CLASS ASSIGNMENTS: There
are no make-ups for missed in-class assignments. (You may make up the points
for 1 missed in class assignment by doing the optional extra credit.)
Extra Credit
You can choose to do ONE (1) optional assignment
for 15 points of extra credit. Detailed instructions are posted on the Music
1500 website.
WMU's "Academic Honesty" Policy
You are responsible for making yourself aware of
and understanding the policies and procedures in
the Undergraduate Catalog that pertain to Academic Integrity. These
policies include cheating, fabrication, forgery
and falsification, multiple submission, plagiarism, complicity and computer
misuse. If there is reason to believe you have been involved in academic
dishonesty, you will be referred to the Office of Student Judicial Affairs. You
will be given the opportunity to review the charge(s). If you believe you are
not responsible, you will have the opportunity for a hearing. You should
consult with me if you are uncertain about an issue of academic honesty prior
to the submission of an assignment or test.