Western Michigan University--School of Music
Spring 2008 Syllabus
Music 1700: Introduction to Musical Styles and
Structures
Mondays and Wednesdays 3-3:50PM
Room 1110 Dalton Center
Call Number 13173--2 Credits
Instructor: Dr. Daniel
Jacobson
Office:
2136 Dalton Center; Office Hours 2-2:50PM Mon/Wed)
Phone:
387-4685; E-mail: daniel.jacobson@wmich.edu
Course
Description and Objectives
This course provides a foundation of essential
stylistic/perceptual concepts for freshman/sophomore music majors. We will study various approaches to the
musical elements (rhythm, dynamics, melody, harmony, tone color, texture, and
form) from Classical, Jazz, Pop, and World musics, emphasizing critical musical
terms, genres, composers, works and basic analytical approaches.
Course
Materials (all materials for
this class are online--nothing to purchase)
Class
Web Homepage: http://www.wmich.edu/mus-gened/mus170/mus170.html
You
must consult the MUS1700
web homepage regularly for important class announcements, updated lecture
notes, information on class assignments, current student grades, and exam
review materials.
You can also get to the Music 1700 web homepage
by doing the following:
1) go to the WMU School of Music homepage (http://www.wmich.edu/music)
2) click on the "Course Materials" link
(in the left menu)
3) click on the "Music 1700: Music History
1" link
Final grades in this course are based on a
1000-total point scale:
|
Midterm Exam |
= 240 points possible |
|
Final Exam |
= 240 points possible |
|
Listening Quizzes (2 @ 100 points each) |
= 200 points possible |
Online Assignments, Homework, In-Class work |
= 320 points possible |
|
|
1000 points possible |
|
Distribution of Final Grades: |
Class Attendance
Regular
attendance is critical to your success in this course. You are responsible for
all notes, recordings, films/videos presented in class.
In-Class Exams and Quizzes
There will be two (2) exams during the semester
(at Midterm and Final). Each exam
can feature the following types of questions: short answer, multiple choice,
matching, fill-in-the-blank, true/false, and essay. In addition, there will be two (2) quizzes, each focusing on
listening identification of style, composers, genres, forms, and related
terms. Exam and quiz dates are
listed on the MUS1700 Course Schedule. Review materials for each exam or quiz
will be posted online at least 1 week in advance. Missed exams or quizzes must
be made up within 2 class days of the posted due date. No make up will be possible after the
answers are posted on the class website.
EXAMS:
If you miss a test or listening quiz 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: daniel.jacobson@wmich.edu
Phone: 387-4685 (OK to leave message 24 hours a day)
Make-ups must be completed within 2 class days of
the original due date.
No make-up exams will be given after the answer
key is posted on the class website.
Homework, Online Textbook and "E-Workbook"
Assignments, In-Class Daily Work/Prep/Participation
You will be assigned online reading, listening,
and quiz assessments. Do the
assigned work before coming to class on the date listed in the MUS1700 Course Schedule. Be prepared to discuss or
write about this assigned material.
You are responsible for all assigned material whether or not it is
covered in class.
All readings in this class will be available
online. Primary readings will be
from the online version of "A Listener's Introduction to Music" (accessed
as downloadable .pdf files through links on the "Homework"
section of the MUS1700 Course Schedule).
All required "open book" online quizzes
also must be done through the MUS1700
WebCT/Vista/Blackboard site and completed by the deadlines listed on the MUS1700 Course Schedule.
Your cumulative point score for the online
e-workbook assignments and any other assigned homework/in-class writing will
determine approximately 30% of your final course grade in Music 1700.
Extra Credit
There is no extra credit available in this
course. Do the best you can on the open-book online assignments, which designed
to help you identify critical material and give you control of a significant
percentage of your final grade.
Course Changes
The instructor reserves the right to make changes
in the syllabus or schedule consistent with the course objectives and WMU
regulations. Always consult the
class website for updated information.
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.