Syllabus

Music Appreciation
MUSI-1306

Credit Fall 2022 
Section 52014

Round Rock campus (RRC1) Rm 1123.00
MW 10:30-11:50 a.m. 

Sheryl Stack, BM, MM, MM  

Office Hours -- By appointment before or after class

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

Austin Community College
Department of Music

Instructor: Sheryl Stack,   BM, MM Piano Performance, MM Collaborative Piano
Email: sheryl.stack@austincc.edu
 

Course Description:  This Music Appreciation class is designed to help students develop an interest in, an understanding of, and a passion for music. In this course we start by studying basic music theory and other elements of music-making, and then move on to music history and literature.  During the course of the semester we will discuss all the musical style periods from the beginning of music history to the present.  You will become familiar with major composers and important literature, and see and hear the development of compositional styles fthrough the centuries. It is an exciting course filled with many listening adventures and treats, along with recommendations of local, national, and international musicians, musical programs, and concert venues, both in person and online.  This course will provide you with professional guidance that gives you fresh perspectives on the world of music at your fingertips.     

PREREQUISITES: Open to all students. No Musical background is required.

Scans competencies:  Department scans skills for this course are: reading, writing, speaking, and listening, thinking skills and personal qualities. Students will demonstrate their mastery of these skills through the use of class discussions, written assignments, demonstration, and test taking,

COURSE RATIONAL:  This is a Fine Arts course fulfilling the Humanities/Fine arts Core Curriculum requirement.

 Grading: 

35%     7 Section Tests, one over each Part (section) of the book (see above): 35% total, (5% each)

15%     Final Exam 

20%     Two Concert reports (10% each) Due by or before (1) October 26 and (2) November 23.

15%     Online Homework  which may include Chapter Review quizzes. Listening quizzes, and/or Journaling

15%     Class Attendance/Participation
100% 

EXTRA CREDIT: For those wishing to improve their grades, additional concert  reports / reviews PRE-APPROVED BY THE INSTRUCTOR can be made available o those who have done the required work but desire a higher grade (but extra credit will not be approved if the required materials haven’t been completed). 

Course Policies: Attendance to lecture is mandatory and crucial to your success in the class. Class participation will be based on your attendance record, your demonstration of knowledge and understanding of assigned compositions and readings, your ability to contribute to class discussion, and on brief oral reports on specific topics. Class participation can be also enhanced through attending (in person or virtually) performances related to the topic of the class. Information on these events will be given throughout the course of the semester. Reading assignments will be given early in the semester; please stay on top of them for your own sake.  There are 70+ short chapters (70 chapters plus "preludes" to the different style periods, timelines, and summaries).  You do not want to fall behind in your reading and other assignments.  You are encouraged to ask questions and to explore topics on your own. As a courtesy to me and to your colleagues, please be on time for class.

WITHDRAWAL: If you need to withdraw from the course, it is your responsibility to initiate the withdrawal (be sure to meet the college deadline in order to avoid a grade of “F”). However, the instructor reserves the right to withdraw you from the course if you do not attend the first 3 classes OR if you stop attending altogether, miss tests, etc.  DO keep in touch with instructor in case of illness or extenuating circumstances. NOTE:  TOTAL ACCESS (online access to the textbook) IS REQUIRED FOR THIS COURSE

INCOMPLETES:  Incompletes will only be considered at the student's request, and only in the most extreme circumstances.

Scholastic Dishonesty: Acts prohibited by the college for which discipline may be administered include scholastic dishonesty, including but not limited to cheating on an exam or quiz, plagiarizing, and unauthorized collaboration with another in preparing outside work. Academic work submitted by students shall be the result of their thought, research or self-expression. Academic work is defined as, but not limited to tests, quizzes, whether taken electronically or on paper; projects either individual or group; classroom presentations, and homework” (Refer to Student Handbook for details). NOTE: STUDENTS MAY BE DISMISSED FROM THE COURSE AT THE DISCRETION OF THE INSTRUCTOR FOR SCHOLASTIC DISHONESTY.

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.

The concept of academic freedom in Austin Community College is accompanied by an equally demanding concept of responsibility, shared by the Board of Trustee, administration, and faculty members.

The essential responsibilities of the Board of Trustees and administrators regarding academic freedom are set forth in the Criteria for Accreditation, adopted by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, as updated and revised.

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 Discipline: Austin Community College students are recognized as responsible persons who neither lose the rights nor escape responsibilities of citizenship. Enrollment in the College indicates acceptance of the rules set forth in Administrative Rule 4.02.010 concerning disciplinary action. Due process through an investigation and appeal process is assured to any student involved in disciplinary action.

Student’s Freedom of Expression: Each student is strongly encouraged to participate in class. In any classroom situation that includes discussion and critical thinking, there are bound to be many differing viewpoints. These differences enhance the learning experience and create an atmosphere where students and instructor alike will be encouraged to think and learn. On sensitive and volatile topics, students may sometimes disagree not only with each other but also with the instructor. It expected that faculty and students will respect the views of others when expressed in classroom discussions.

OSD Statement: Each ACC campus offers support services for students with documented physical or psychological disabilities. Students with disabilities must request reasonable accommodations through the Office of Students with Disabilities on the campus where they expect to take the majority of their classes. Students are encouraged to do these three weeks before the start of the semester. (Refer to Student Handbook for details).

TESTING CENTER RULES: It is the student’s responsibility to obtain, read and be thoroughly familiar with ACC Testing Center Rules prior to taking exams at the center. Violation of these rules is very serious and may result in disciplinary action. 

STUDENT HANDBOOK:  A current copy of the ACC Student Handbook can be located on the ACC Internet Page under Student Services. Students are encouraged to review this handbook to familiarize themselves with college rules and policies that may affect them.

Required reading and online listening, review activities, and quizzes:

TEXTBOOK: Kristine Forney, Andrew Dell’Antonio, Enjoyment of Music. 13th edition
ONLINE ACCESS: https://digital.wwnorton.com/enjmusic13

• Students are REQUIRED to have a Total Access Code to access the listening resources for this course.  It is included automatically when you buy a new copy of the book.  If you buy a used copy, students will also need to purchase a Total Access Code from https://digital.wwnorton.com/enjmusic13.  It is highly recommended that you purchase the book if possible. 

• Total Access also includes the ebook. If you are comfortable with a fully digital option, you can buy Total Access standalone and you will have everything you need for the course. However, please note: once the course is over, you will no longer have access to the textbook and its materials.

Course Subjects:

 Part 1: Materials of Music

Part 2: The Middle Ages and Renaissance

Part 3: The Baroque Era

Part 4: Eighteenth-Century Classicism

Part 5: The Nineteenth Century

Part 6: Twentieth-Century Modernism

Part 7: Postmodernism: The Mid-Twentieth Century and Beyond

Objectives/ Outcome: Students will develop their knowledge of Western Music including representative composers and compositions from each era. Also, through listening, students will analyze primary elements of music composition, identify composers, and historical periods.