MUSIC 115- Survey of Music LiteratureCOURSE: SURVEY OF MUSIC LITERATURE - MUS 115-004, 115-005 TIME/PLACE: Spring 2009; TR 12:30-1:45 (CA1075-Beckwith); 2-3:15(CA1059) TEXT/CDs: Music An Appreciation: Roger Kamien; 6th Brief Edition (McGraw-Hill) DESCRIPTION: This course serves as an historical overview of Western music from the Baroque Period to the present. We will explore the elements (melody, rhythm, harmony, timbre, dynamics, form, texture) as they pertain to our listening examples. Jazz and American roots music are also covered. These are accomplished through lecture, video, and listening to recordings. There is no course prerequisite, and no prior musical training is required. Be advised that note taking is extremely important in this class. No laptops. GRADING: Four tests, including the final exam count 25% each of your total ATTENDANCE: Attendance is not mandatory. However, you miss class your own risk. Do borrow a classmate’s notes if you have to be absent. Sorry, I cannot catch you up via e-mail. However, please let me know if there is something you did not understand. Promptness to class is expected. MUS 115 OVERVIEW - SPRING 2009 Note: These dates are subject to change, except for the final. Test #1 Thursday, January 29 Test #2 Tuesday, February 24 Test #3 Tuesday, March 31 Final Exam: Note: There are 10 points of extra credit listening on tests 2 & 4. No class on: Week of March 9 - Spring break Last day to receive a W....Tuesday, February 24 * Our listening examples will no doubt be unfamiliar to most of you. UNCW practices a zero tolerance policy for violence and harassment of any kind. The University of North Carolina at Wilmington is committed to the proposition that the pursuit of truth requires the presence of honesty among all involved. It is therefore this institution’s stated policy that no form of dishonesty among its faculty or students will be tolerated.
. The University of North Carolina at Wilmington is committed to the proposition that the pursuit of truth requires the presence of honesty among all involved. It is therefore this institution's stated policy that no form of dishonesty among its faculty or students will be tolerated. Although all members of the university community are encouraged to report occurences of dishonesty, each individual is principally responsible for his or her own honesty. UNCW practices a zero-tolerance policy for violence and harassment of any kind. For emergencies contact UNCW CARE at 962-2273, Campus Police at 962-3184,or Wilmington Police at 911. For University or community resourcesvisit http://uncw.edu/wrc/crisis.htm | |
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