ACC Music Department Class Syllabus and College Policy

SECTION INFORMATION

Course Name/Number: American Music/ MUSI 1310

Section Number/Synonym: section 002/18581

Campus/Room: DLS/DIL 

Course Days/Times: MW 11:30am-12:50pm

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Name: Dr. Albert Lo

Office Location(s): HLC 2.1424.16/ virtual 

Virtual Office Hours: MTWTH 9:00am -5:00pm

Office Phone Number: (512) 223-4036

ACC E-mail Address: albert.lo@austincc.edu

REQUIRED TEXTS

Text: An Introduction to America’s Music, Crawford and Hamberlin, 3rd Edition

Materials/Software:  Students will be directed to helpful sites via Blackboard as well as announcements regarding exams and quizzes.  Also, virtual performances may be presented by local musicians, the instructor, or talented students

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Number of Credits and Contact Hours: 3 credits and 64 contact hours

Description from Course Catalog:

Course Description:

This course is an ethnomusicological study of all styles of popular music, from their origins to present.  Emphasizing stylistic development and social change, the course will trace the influence of popular music on pop culture, and the influence of culture has had on popular music

Course Rationale:

In order to provide a more diverse musical education, a course that studies popular music and its relationship to society will broaden out musical scope, while at the same time examining pop culture from a modern perspective which shall encourage students to consider their role in society,

Prerequisites:

None listed

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Intended Course Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this course, students will

- identify the elements, styles, and musician’s representative of music within the chosen style(s);

- analyze the elements and structures of music using appropriate technology;

- critically evaluate the influence of social, political, technological, and/or cultural ideas on the chosen musical style;

- and articulate an informed personal reflection of the chosen musical style(s).

Learning Objectives:

- To gain an understanding of the musical evolution and development of popular musical styles.

- To broaden students’ concepts of the musical arts.

- To increase students’ awareness of the ways in which popular music influences society, social relationships, social patterns, social interaction, and social awareness.

- To increase and facilitate students’ sociological imagination in order to help them better understand the sociological phenomenon of popular music.

- To increase students’ understanding of popular music and their awareness of its role in mass media popular culture.

Intended Program Learning Outcomes:

The student shall have gained

- an understanding of the musical evolution and development of popular musical styles.

- broadened concepts of the musical arts.

- increased awareness of the ways in which popular music influences society, social relationships, social patterns, social interaction, and social awareness.

- increased and facilitated sociological imagination in order to help the student better understand the sociological phenomenon of popular music.

- increased understanding of popular music and their awareness of its role in mass media popular culture.

General Education Competencies:

ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION

Instructional Methodology

Lecture

Grading System

Number and Weights of Exams:

Number and Weights of Exercises:

Number, Guidelines, and Weights of Term Papers:

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Number, Guidelines, and Weights of Projects:

Number and Weights of Required virtual concert Attendances:

Number of Required Concert Attendances:

Rubric for Concert Attendance Reports:

Exam Formats [include what is relevant]

multiple choice

short answer

essay

matching

Course Outline and Calendar

COURSE POLICIES

DISTANCE EDUCATION 

Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, Austin Community College has adopted the Distant Education policy for all online and hybrid classes.  ACC Distant Education General Information is available at https://online.austincc.edu/faq. 

Students taking this class must understand the importance of online attendance as all lectures will be given in real time.  Students are expected to collaborate in discussion, submitting all assignments, quizzes and exams through the Blackboard learning management system.  

ATTENDANCE/CLASS PARTICIPATION POLICY

Regular and punctual class is expected of all students taking this class online.  If attendance or compliance with other course policies is unsatisfactory, the instructor may withdraw students from the class.

In the event the college or campus closes due to unforeseen circumstances (for example, severe weather or other emergency), the student is responsible for communicating with their professor during the closure and completing any assignments or other activities designated by the student’s professor as a result of class sessions being missed.

Irregular online attendance tends to create its own reward, e. g., poor grades.

WITHDRAWAL POLICY

It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that the student’s name is removed from the rolls should the student decide to withdraw from the class.   The instructor does, however, reserve the right to withdraw a student should the instructor feel it is necessary.  If a student decides to withdraw, the student should also verify that the withdrawal is recorded BEFORE the Final Withdrawal Date, which for Fall semester of 2020 is November 19, 2020.

[The last day to withdraw and receive 100% tuition refund is August 25, 2020.

The last day to withdraw without incurring a ‘W’ in one’s record is September 9, 2020.

The last day to withdraw and receive 70% tuition refund is September 14, 2020.

The last day to withdraw and receive 25% tuition refund is September 21, 2020.

The student is also strongly urged to keep any paperwork in case a problem arises.

Students are responsible for understanding the impact that withdrawal from a course may have on the student’s financial aid, veterans’ benefits, and international student status.  Per state law, students may not withdraw (receive a W) from more than six (6) courses during the students’ undergraduate college education.  Some exemptions for good cause could allow a student to withdraw from a course without having that withdrawal count toward this limit.  Students are strongly urged to meet with an advisor when making decisions about course selection, course loads, and course withdrawals.

POLICY ON MISSED EXAMS AND LATE WORK

Make-up tests may be scheduled with the professor on a case by case basis, provided there is adequate explanation of valid reasons for missing previously announced exams.

POLICY ON INCOMPLETES

The completion date for unfinished work cannot be later than the withdrawal deadline for the following semester.

COLLEGE POLICIES

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY

Austin Community College values academic integrity in the educational process.   Acts of academic dishonesty/misconduct undermine the learning process, present a disadvantage to students who earn credit honestly, and subvert the academic mission of the institution.  The potential consequences of fraudulent credentials raise additional concerns for individuals and communities beyond campus who rely on institutions of higher learning to certify students’ academic achievements and expect to benefit from the claimed knowledge and skills of their graduates.  Students must follow all instructions given by faculty or designated college representatives when taking examinations, placement assessments, tests, quizzes, and evaluations.  Actions constituting scholastic dishonesty include, bt are not limited to, plagiarism, cheating, fabrication, collusion, falsification of documents, or inappropriate use of the college’s information technology resources.

Further information is available at

https:/www.austincc.edu/about-acc/academic-integrity-and-disciplinary- process

ACADEMIC FREEDOM

Institutions of higher education are conducted for the common good.  The common good depends upon a free search for truth and its free expression.   Hence it is essential that faculty members at Austin Community College be free to pursue scholarly inquiry without unreasonable restriction, and to voice and publish their conclusions without fear of institutional censorship or discipline.   They must be free from the possibility that others of differing vision, either inside or outside the college community, may threaten their professional careers.

In the classroom or in college-produced telecommunications, faculty members should strive to be accurate, to exercise appropriate restraint, and to show respect for the opinions of others.  In addition, instructors should be judicious in the use of material and should introduce only material that has a clear relationship to the subject field.

STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Students at the college have the rights accorded by the U. S. Constitution to freedom of speech and to peaceful assembly, petition, and association.  These rights carry with them the responsibility to accord the same rights to others in the college community and to not interfere with or disrupt the educational process.  Opportunity for students to examine and question pertinent data and assumptions of a given discipline, guided by the evidence of scholarly research, is appropriate in a learning environment.  This concept is accompanied by an equally demanding concept of responsibility the art of the student.  As willing partners in learning, students must comply with college rules and procedures.

STUDENT COMPLAINTS

A defined process applies to complaints about an instructor or other college employee.  The student is encouraged to discuss complaints and concerns with college personnel and should expect a timely and appropriate response.  When possible, students should FIRST address their concerns through informal conferences with those immediately involved; formal due process is available when informal resolution cannot be achieved.

Student complaints may include (but are not limited to) issues regarding classroom instruction, college services, and college offices, on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or disability.

Further information about the complaints process, including the form used to submit complaints, is available at

https://austincc.edu/students/students-rights-and-responsibilities/student- complaint-procedures

STATEMENT ON PRIVACY

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) protects confidentiality of students’ educational records.  Grades cannot be provided by faculty over the phone, by e-mail, or to a fellow student.

STATEMENT ON SAFETY

Health and safety are of paramount importance in classrooms, laboratories, and field activities.  Students are expected to learn and comply with ACC environmental, health, and safety procedures and agree to follow ACC safety policies.  Emergency Procedures posters and Campus Safety Plans are posted in each classroom and should be reviewed at the beginning of each semester.   All incidents (injuries/illnesses/fires/property damages/near misses) should be immediately reported to the course instructor.

Additional information about safety procedures and how to sign up to be notified in case of an emergency can be found at

http://www.austincc.edu/emergency

CAMPUS CARRY

The Austin Community College district concealed handgun policy ensures compliance with Section 411.2031 of the Texas Government Code (also known as the Campus Carry Law), while maintaining ACC’s commitment to provide a safe environment for its students, faculty, staff, and visitors.  Individuals who are licensed to carry (LTC) may do so on campus premises except in locations and at activities prohibited by state or federal law, or the college’s concealed handgun policy.  In addition, concealed weapons are not allowed on ACC- sponsored field trips where the school owns or has chartered or leased vehicles for transportation.

PROHIBITION OF DISCRIMINATION

The college seeks to maintain an educational environment free from any form of discrimination or harassment including but not limited to discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex,  gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability.

Faculty at the college are required to report concerns regarding sexual misconduct (including all forms of sexual harassment and sex- and gender- based discrimination) to the Manager of Title IX/Title VI//ADA Compliance.   Licensed clinical counselors are available across the ACC District and serve as confidential resources for students.

Additional information about Title IX, Title VI, and ADA compliance can be found in the ACC Compliance Resource Guide available at

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1o55xINAWNvTYgI-fs-JbDyuaMFDNvAjz/view

USE OF ACC E-MAIL

All college e-mail communication to students will be sent solely to the student’s ACC mail account, with the expectation that such communications will be read in a timely fashion.  ACC will send important information and will notify students of any college-related emergencies using this account. Likewise, students should use their ACC mail account when communicating with instructors and staff.   Information about ACC email accounts, including instructions for accessing them, are available at

http://www.austincc.edu/help/accmail/question-and-answers

USE OF THE TESTING CENTER

Under certain circumstances, examinations may have to be taken in a testing center.  All of the ACC Testing Centers follow standard procedures so that students know what to expect when they arrive to take their tests.  Students should familiarize themselves with the student guidelines.

Students must present an ACC student ID card or government issued ID and know their ACC ID number before they can test.

It is necessary to check in at the Testing Center kiosk before taking a test.  To check in, one must know the following information:

Student ID number

Course prefix and number

Course synonym

Course section number

Test number

Instructor’s name

Personal belongings such as backpacks, books, and electronic devices (including, but not limited to, cell phones and smart watches) are not allowed in the Testing Center.  Possession of prohibited items or accessing unapproved resources in the testing room shall result in the immediate termination of the exam and possible disciplinary action.

For additional information on the using the Testing Center, please go to

http://www.austincc.edu/students/testing-services/instructional-testing

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

The success of our students is paramount, and ACC offers a variety. Of support services to help, as well as providing numerous opportunities for community engagement and personal growth.

STUDENT SUPPORT

ACC strives to supply exemplary support to ts students and offers a broad variety of opportunities and services.  Information on these campus services and resources is available at

http://www.austincc.edu/students

STUDENT ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES

Students with documented disabilities who need classroom, academic, or other accommodations must request them through the office Student Accessibility Services (SAS).  SAS offices are located at each major campus.  Students are encouraged to request accommodations when register for courses or at least three weeks before the start of the semester; otherwise, the provision of accommodations may be delayed.  Students who have received approval for accommodations from SAS for this course must provide the instructor with the document titled “Notice of Approved Accommodations” from SAS before accommodations shall be provided.  Accommodations shall not be provided retroactively.  Arrangements by the instructor for academic accommodations can be made only after the instructor receives the “Notice of Approved Accommodations” from the student.

ACADEMIC SUPPORT

ACC offers academic support services on all of its campuses. These services, which include face-to-face and online tutoring, academic coaching, and supplemental instruction, are free to enrolled ACC students.  Tutors are available in a variety of subjects ranging from accounting to pharmacology.  Students may receive these services on both a drop-in and referral basis.  Tutoring schedules can be found at

https://www.austincc.edu/students/tutoring/tutoring-schedules

LIBRARY SERVICES

ACC has a full-service library at each of its campuses to support ACC courses and programs and to provide students with research and assignment assistance from expert faculty librarians, computers, course reserves, laptop and tablet checkout, study spaces, and copying, printing, and scanning services.  In addition, ACC students have full rights and privileges of access to Library Services online 24/7 via the ACC Library website, and students may use their ACC eID logins to access all online materials, including ebooks, articles from library databases, and streaming videos.  ACC Libraries also provide an “Ask a Librarian” service, which allows students to reach an ACC librarian 24/7 through online chat.  Faculty librarians are also available via email, phone, and in person seven days a week during hours of operation.  Visit

Library website: https://library.austincc.edu

Ask a Librarian: https://library.austincc.edu/help/ask.php

Library Hours of Operation by Location: https:/library.austincc.edu/loc/

Email: library@austincc.edu

In partnership with ACC’s Student Support Center, ACC Libraries also maintain a limited collection of textbooks for students to borrow.  Priority access to the textbook collection is given to students receiving assistance.  More information is available on the ACC website by searching “Student Support Center Textbook Collection.”

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

ACC has over seventy student organizations, offering a variety of cultural, academic, vocational, and social opportunities.  They provide a chance to meet with other students who have the same interests, engage in service-learning, participate in intramural sports, gain valuable experience related to career goals, and much else.  Student Life coordinates many of these activities, and additional information is available at

http://sites.austincc.edy/sl/

PERSONAL SUPPORT

Resources to support students are available at every campus.  To learn more, ask your professor or visit the campus Support Center.  All resources and services are free and confidential.  Some examples include, among others,

Food pantries are located in all campus Student Life offices.

https://sites.austincc.edu/sl/programs/foodpantry/

Assistance with childcare or utility bills is available at any Campus Support Center.

http://www.austincc.edu/students/support-center

The Student Emergency Fund can help with unexpected expenses that may cause you to withdraw from one or more classes.

http://www.austincc.edu/SFF

Help for budgeting for college and family life is available through the Student Money Management Office.

http://sites.austincc.edu/money/

Drop-in child care is available at Highland Campus.

http://www.austincc.edu/students/child-care/child-watch-drop- in-center

Critical Counseling services are available throughout the ACC Student Services District to address personal and/or mental health concerns.

http://www.austincc.edu/students/counseling

If an emergency occurs during operational hours, please come to the Student Services Office and let the front intake staff know that you are experiencing a crisis.  They shall alert appropriate personnel.  You may also contact the ACC District Police at 222 (on campus) or 512-223-7999 (off campus or cell phone).

After hours, if you are struggling with a mental health or personal crisis, call one of the following numbers to connect with resources for help.  However, if you are afraid that you might hit yourself or someone else, call 911 immediately.