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Semester Hours’ Credit: 3 hours

Prerequisite: None

Course Description:

Music appreciation is an introduction to Western classical, jazz, folk, and popular music, and to the music of non-western cultures. The class will involve discussion of music in its social and historical context using recordings, films, and live performances. No previous knowledge of music is required.

Textbook and Supplementary Materials:

Joseph Machlis and Kristine Forney, The Enjoyment of Music, 9^th Ed.

(The text includes a set of 4 CD’s)

Course Purpose:

The purpose of music appreciation is to develop one’s awareness and sensitivity to good music (which includes a wide range of musical genres) through live performances and recordings. No previous knowledge of music is required. The course is open to anyone who wishes to develop a knowledge and love of good music. The main focus of the course is to expose the student to as much music as possible to achieve the goal of broadening the students’ enjoyment of music.

Goals and Expected Outcomes:

Global and international perspectives: Demonstrate an awareness of global and multicultural issues as they have affected individuals and social structures in the past and are likely to affect them in the future.

Expected Result: Students will demonstrate an understanding of diversity among cultures as revealed in history, customs, language, or literature.

Course Requirements:

Tests:

There will be four written tests during the semester (the fifth test will be a listening only exam). The tests will be made up of a blend of multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank(s), matching, short-answer, listing, and listening recognition. The tests are based on the material covered since the last exam; therefore the final exam will not be comprehensive. Tests are worth between 100 and 150 points each.

Concert Attendance & Reports:

Students are required to attend two live classical concerts during the current semester. The student will bring in the program with a two to three page typed report. The report should include discussion of the actual event, what you liked and disliked, and a discussion of the music presented in the concert. The reports are due no later than Wednesday April 27 for the MW sections, on Thursday April 28 for the TH sections, and on Saturday April 30 for the Saturday only section. Each report is worth 75 points.

Grades:

All grades during the semester will be numerical. The final grade will be evaluated by percentages based on the following scale:

A = 90- 100% B= 80 – 89% C= 70- 79%

D = 60 – 69% F = 59% and below

For example, if the total number of points that could be accumulated during the semester equals 890, and a student amasses 683, the percentage would equal 77%; the final grade would therefore be a C.

General Class Policies:

1) Attendance Policy. Attendance is required. You are allowed four unexcused absences during the semester, and if you have to miss more than four classes then you will need a doctor’s excuse. Following the fourth absence, each subsequent absence will lower the student’s final grade by one letter until the eighth absence automatically assigns the student a ‘F’.

2) Tests must be taken when scheduled. If there are extenuating circumstances that require you to miss a test, you should make arrangements to make up the exam before the exam is given in class. Otherwise, you should expect a zero for that exam!

3) Once again if any problems arise during the semester, if you are unable to attend class, or if you need any clarification on anything, please feel free to e-mail me.

4) Disability Statement: Any student who feels they may need an accommodation based on the impact of a disability should make an appointment with the College Access Center (706-802-5003) to coordinate reasonable accommodations. You are also welcome to contact me privately to discuss your specific needs.

5) This message applies only to students receiving financial aid: Federal regulations state that if a student did not attend classes and received failing grades, then the grades were not earned and financial aid needs to be reduced accordingly. Please be advised that any student receiving a 0.00 GPA will be required to prove that the 0.00 GPA was earned by attending classes or completing requirements for each class. Students who have earned at least one passing grade for the semester will not be affected by this regulation. If a student has properly withdrawn from all classes, the student’s financial aid should be adjusted from the time they signed the withdrawal form.

6) Policies on student conduct and academic integrity: Please see:

http://www.highlands.edu/subwebs/academicaffairs/academicintegritypolicy.htm