Attendance Policy.

Each student will get 3 absences (this is equivalent to 10% of the entire class).

There is no distinction between “excused” and “unexcused” absences. Please, please, please do not contact me about your abscence.

After the 3^rd absence, each subsequent absence will result in 5 points off your final grade.

Each student must keep track of how many abscences they have. I will keep records only for a final tally at the end of the semester.  I will not count absences for each individual student throughout the semester. Keep in mind that you can fail the class becuase of excessive absences.

Grades: 70% online listening quizzes

10% Informal presentation

10% Wiki participation

10% Concert attendance

Quizzes: Quizzes will be found online. There will be a link in Blackboard or you can go to

https://digital.wwnorton.com/enjmusic13

You will get 2 attempts for each quiz and you will keep the highest grade.  Keep in mind that it takes about 15 hours to complete all the quizzes in 1 attempt or 30 hours for 2 attempts.

Informal Presentation: Each student will present an "overlooked" artist, band or genre that they feel strongly about. The presentation must include links to examples of music or performances.

Wikis:  Each student is to submit any relevant information about the composer or work that we are disscussing.  This can include web links, memes, images etc. There will be a wiki button on Black Board.

Concert Attendance: Each student is expected to attend 8 performances this semester.  Selfies can be uploaded to the blog section on blackboard.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Music Appreciation is a basic course designed to enhance your enjoyment and understanding of music. Historical and cultural perspective, as well as building of analytical and listening skills, will be stressed. No musical background is required or expected, although students with such a background may findcertain material in the course to be less challenging. The bulk of the course is focused on so-called“Western Art Music,” although such music as rock, blues, jazz, folk, etc. (all equally worthy of “appreciation”) will also be covered as time permits.

Withdrawals. If you decide to withdraw from the class, it is your responsibility to fill out the forms to drop the course and to make sure your name is removed from the roll. If you do not do the paperwork yourself, you risk receiving an F at the end of the semester. The final withdrawal date for this semester is the 26th of November. Students who enroll for the third or subsequent time in a course taken since Fall, 2002, may be charged a higher tuition rate, for that course.

Per state law, students enrolling for the first time in fall 2007 or later at any Texas college or university may not withdraw (receive a W) from more than six courses during their undergraduate college career. Some exceptions for good cause could allow a student to withdraw from a course without having it count toward this limit. Details regarding this policy can be found in the ACC college catalog. Students are encouraged to carefully select courses; contact an advisor or counselor for assistance.

Incompletes. ACC states that incomplete grades (“I”) can only be given when there is a verifiable case of emergency occurring after the last day to withdraw. In the event one student is granted with an incomplete, the necessary work to complete the course should be turned in before the end of the following semester. Failure to comply with this requirement will result in a grade of F for the course.

Scholastic Dishonesty. A student attending ACC assumes responsibility for conduct compatible with the mission of the college as an educational institution. Students have the responsibility to submit coursework that is the result of their own thought, research, or self-expression. 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, but are not limited to, plagiarism, cheating, fabrication, collusion, and falsifying documents. Penalties for scholastic dishonesty will depend upon the nature of the violation and may range from lowering a grade on one assignment to an “F” in the course and/or expulsion from the college. See the Student Standards of Conduct and Disciplinary Process and other policies at http://www.austincc.edu/current/needtoknow.

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 Rights and Responsibilities. Students at the college have the rights accorded by the U.S. Constitution to freedom of speech, peaceful assembly, petition, and association. These rights carry with them the responsibility to accord the same rights to others in the college community and not to 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 on the part of the student. As willing partners in learning, students must comply with colleges rules and procedures.

Students with Disabilities. Each ACC campus offers support services for students with documented disabilities. Students with disabilities who need classroom, academic or other accommodations must request them through the Office Accessibility Service (SAS). Students are encouraged to request accommodations when they 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 ‘Notice of Approved Accommodations’ from SAS before accommodations will be provided. Arrangements for academic accommodations can only be made after the instructor receives the ‘Notice of Approved Accommodations’ from the student.

Students with approved accommodations are encouraged to submit the ‘Notice of Approved Accommodations’ to the instructor at the beginning of the semester because a reasonable amount of time may be needed to prepare and arrange for the accommodations. Additional information about Student Accessibility Services is available at http://www.austincc.edu/sas

Safety. Austin Community College is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for study and work. You are expected to learn and comply with ACC environmental, health and safety procedures and agree to follow ACC safety policies. Additional information on these can be found at http://www.austincc.edu/ehs. Because some health and safety circumstances are beyond our control, we ask that you become familiar with the Emergency Procedures poster and Campus Safety Plan map in each classroom. Additional information about emergency procedures and how to sign up for ACC Emergency Alerts to be notified in the event of a serious emergency can be found at http://www.austincc.edu/emergency/. Please note, you are expected to conduct yourself professionally with respect and courtesy to all. Anyone who thoughtlessly or intentionally jeopardizes the health or safety of another individual will be dismissed from the day’s activity, may be withdrawn from the class, and/or barred from attending future activities.

Testing Center Policy. Under certain circumstances, an instructor may have students take an examination in a testing center. Students using the Academic Testing Center must govern themselves according to the Student Guide for Use of ACC Testing Centers and should read the entire guide before going to take the exam. To request an exam, one must have: ACC Photo ID, Course Abbreviation (e.g., ENGL), Course Number (e.g., 1301), Course Synonym (e.g., 10123), Course Section (e.g., 005) and Instructor’s Name.

Do not bring cell phones to the Testing Center. Having your cell phone in the testing room, regardless of whether it is on or off, will revoke your testing privileges for the remainder of the semester. ACC Testing Center policies can be found at: http://www.austincc.edu/testctr/

Student and Instructional Services. ACC strives to provide exemplary support to its students and offers a broad variety of opportunities and services. Information on these services and support systems is available at: http://www.austincc.edu/s4/. Links to many student services and other information can be found at: http://www.austincc.edu/current/

ACC Learning Labs provide free tutoring services to all ACC students currently enrolled in the course to be tutored. The tutor schedule for each Learning Lab may be found at: http://www.austincc.edu/tutor/students/tutoring.php

For help setting up your ACCeID, ACC Gmail, or ACC Blackboard, see a Learning Lab technician at any ACC Learning Lab.

Withdrawals. If you decide to withdraw from the class, it is your responsibility to fill out the forms to drop the course and to make sure your name is removed from the roll. If you do not do the paperwork yourself, you risk receiving an F at the end of the semester. The final withdrawal date for this semester is the 26th of November. Students who enroll for the third or subsequent time in a course taken since Fall, 2002, may be charged a higher tuition rate, for that course.

Per state law, students enrolling for the first time in fall 2007 or later at any Texas college or university may not withdraw (receive a W) from more than six courses during their undergraduate college career. Some exceptions for good cause could allow a student to withdraw from a course without having it count toward this limit. Details regarding this policy can be found in the ACC college catalog. Students are encouraged to carefully select courses; contact an advisor or counselor for assistance.

Incompletes. ACC states that incomplete grades (“I”) can only be given when there is a verifiable case of emergency occurring after the last day to withdraw. In the event one student is granted with an incomplete, the necessary work to complete the course should be turned in before the end of the following semester. Failure to comply with this requirement will result in a grade of F for the course.

Scholastic Dishonesty. A student attending ACC assumes responsibility for conduct compatible with the mission of the college as an educational institution. Students have the responsibility to submit coursework that is the result of their own thought, research, or self-expression. 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, but are not limited to, plagiarism, cheating, fabrication, collusion, and falsifying documents. Penalties for scholastic dishonesty will depend upon the nature of the violation and may range from lowering a grade on one assignment to an “F” in the course and/or expulsion from the college. See the Student Standards of Conduct and Disciplinary Process and other policies at http://www.austincc.edu/current/needtoknow.

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 Rights and Responsibilities. Students at the college have the rights accorded by the U.S. Constitution to freedom of speech, peaceful assembly, petition, and association. These rights carry with them the responsibility to accord the same rights to others in the college community and not to 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 on the part of the student. As willing partners in learning, students must comply with colleges rules and procedures.

Students with Disabilities. Each ACC campus offers support services for students with documented disabilities. Students with disabilities who need classroom, academic or other accommodations must request them through the Office Accessibility Service (SAS). Students are encouraged to request accommodations when they 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 ‘Notice of Approved Accommodations’ from SAS before accommodations will be provided. Arrangements for academic accommodations can only be made after the instructor receives the ‘Notice of Approved Accommodations’ from the student.

Students with approved accommodations are encouraged to submit the ‘Notice of Approved Accommodations’ to the instructor at the beginning of the semester because a reasonable amount of time may be needed to prepare and arrange for the accommodations. Additional information about Student Accessibility Services is available at http://www.austincc.edu/sas

Safety. Austin Community College is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for study and work. You are expected to learn and comply with ACC environmental, health and safety procedures and agree to follow ACC safety policies. Additional information on these can be found at http://www.austincc.edu/ehs. Because some health and safety circumstances are beyond our control, we ask that you become familiar with the Emergency Procedures poster and Campus Safety Plan map in each classroom. Additional information about emergency procedures and how to sign up for ACC Emergency Alerts to be notified in the event of a serious emergency can be found at http://www.austincc.edu/emergency/. Please note, you are expected to conduct yourself professionally with respect and courtesy to all. Anyone who thoughtlessly or intentionally jeopardizes the health or safety of another individual will be dismissed from the day’s activity, may be withdrawn from the class, and/or barred from attending future activities.

Testing Center Policy. Under certain circumstances, an instructor may have students take an examination in a testing center. Students using the Academic Testing Center must govern themselves according to the Student Guide for Use of ACC Testing Centers and should read the entire guide before going to take the exam. To request an exam, one must have: ACC Photo ID, Course Abbreviation (e.g., ENGL), Course Number (e.g., 1301), Course Synonym (e.g., 10123), Course Section (e.g., 005) and Instructor’s Name.

Do not bring cell phones to the Testing Center. Having your cell phone in the testing room, regardless of whether it is on or off, will revoke your testing privileges for the remainder of the semester. ACC Testing Center policies can be found at: http://www.austincc.edu/testctr/

Student and Instructional Services. ACC strives to provide exemplary support to its students and offers a broad variety of opportunities and services. Information on these services and support systems is available at: http://www.austincc.edu/s4/. Links to many student services and other information can be found at: http://www.austincc.edu/current/

ACC Learning Labs provide free tutoring services to all ACC students currently enrolled in the course to be tutored. The tutor schedule for each Learning Lab may be found at: http://www.austincc.edu/tutor/students/tutoring.php

For help setting up your ACCeID, ACC Gmail, or ACC Blackboard, see a Learning Lab technician at any ACC Learning Lab.

Course Description: Music appreciation is a basic course aimed at the enhancement of the student's capacity to enjoy music, and to the building of listening and analytical skills as well.

No musical background is required or expected, although students with such a background may find certain material in the course to be less challenging. The course also will stress the importance of historical and cultural aspects for a more accurate understanding of the music phenomena. The course will focus mainly on "Western Art Music", but depending on time, other types of music will be covered, too.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES/LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Course Objectives/Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this class you will have developed:

· Stronger skills in the art of listening actively to music of all kinds.

· A broad knowledge of the many eras that make up the body of Western art music,

as well as knowledge of representative composers and pieces from each era.

· An increased ability to communicate your awareness of and feelings about music to others.

· A basis from which to continue being nourished and fulfilled by music throughout your life.

General Education Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of the general education component of an associate’s degree, students will demonstrate competence in:

—Civic and Cultural Awareness

Analyzing and critiquing competing perspectives in a democratic society; and comparing, contrasting, and interpreting differences and commonalities among peoples, ideas, aesthetic traditions, and cultural practices.

—Critical Thinking

Gathering, analyzing, synthesizing, evaluating and applying information

—Interpersonal Skills

Interacting collaboratively to achieve common goals.

—Written, Oral and Visual Communication

Communicating effectively, adapting to purpose, structure, audience, and medium.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES/LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Course Objectives/Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this class you will have developed:

· Stronger skills in the art of listening actively to music of all kinds.

· A broad knowledge of the many eras that make up the body of Western art music,

as well as knowledge of representative composers and pieces from each era.

· An increased ability to communicate your awareness of and feelings about music to others.

· A basis from which to continue being nourished and fulfilled by music throughout your life.

General Education Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of the general education component of an associate’s degree, students will demonstrate competence in:

—Civic and Cultural Awareness

Analyzing and critiquing competing perspectives in a democratic society; and comparing, contrasting, and interpreting differences and commonalities among peoples, ideas, aesthetic traditions, and cultural practices.

—Critical Thinking

Gathering, analyzing, synthesizing, evaluating and applying information

—Interpersonal Skills

Interacting collaboratively to achieve common goals.

—Written, Oral and Visual Communication

Communicating effectively, adapting to purpose, structure, audience, and medium.