Interactive Syllabus
User Name and Password:
You must use a user name and password after the first week of class. Without these words you will not be able to access the course materials. You will receive your user name and password from your instructor after you have completed the Syllabus. You can also find your username and password clearly posted on the front page of your course..
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Contact Information: Instructor: Amy Ross Phone: 252-2411 ext 7243 aross@bcconline.com
Contact Information:
Instructor: Amy Ross
Phone: 252-2411 ext 7243
aross@bcconline.com
Units: 3 Office: S 5A
Online Hours:
M 1:15-2:15pm
T 1:00-3:00pm
W 1:15-2:15pm
Th 1:00-2:00pm
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Course Description:
Survey of classical music from the medieval period through modern times. Medieval, baroque, classical, romantic, impressionistic, expressionistic, and contemporary music. Examination of the historical and sociological influences of the music. Prerequisites: None
Course Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
Benchmark Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, the student shall have the ability to analyze classical music through careful listening and understand the historical and sociological affects of the development of medieval, baroque, classical, romantic, impressionistic, expressionistic and contemporary classical music forms.
In the box below type the one objective that interests you the most from the list above and one reason why you took this class. Also type, I understand the course description and course objectives.
Materials Required:
Text – "The Enjoyment of Music" 9th Edition (Shorter Version) by Joseph Machlis and Kristine Forney
Accompanying CD set – "The Norton Recordings" 9th Edition (Shorter Version)
In the box below type, I have the CD set and textbook for MUSI 2 or I will have it by the end of the first week of class.
Class Participation:
Students are encouraged to communicate with the instructor by sending email about grades, personal issues, or when the subject under discussion is not clear.
Students are also encouraged to post questions to discussion group, especially with respect to asking questions when the subject under discussion is not clear.
You will be graded on your participation on the discussion boards.
In the box below type, I understand the methods of class participation and agree to abide by them.
On-Campus Meetings:
There will be one on-campus for the final exam. If you cannot attend the exam meeting, you will have to find an instructor approved proctor (for example: a librarian, an educational officer) and an approved site (such as a library or an educational center) to take the exam. Friends or family members are not suitable proctors.
Students are expected to take tests when they are scheduled and each test must be completed during a specific time. If a test is taken late, the overall grade will be lowered one letter grade. If a student fails to notify me with a valid excuse before the scheduled test, I will determine if the student may make up the test.
In the box below type, I understand there is one meeting for this course (the final). If I am unable to take the final on the main campus, or at Barstow College's Ft. Irwin or Miramar sites, I understand it is my responsibility to find a proctor with access to a computer and the Internet. I understand I must fill out the syllabus in order to complete this course and that I should complete the online orientation if I am unsure how to navigate and use this course.
Academic Honesty:
Plagiarism is claiming as your own a paper, report, article, outline, or speech that was (in whole or in part) prepared by someone other than yourself. Material quoted from readings must be noted.
When "borrowing" ideas from another source, you must ALWAYS give credit. If you have information you did not research yourself or that did not come directly from your head, you must cite that reference. Claiming work as your own that is not yours is plagiarism. Plagiarism will result in failure of the course.
In the box below type, I understand what plagiarism is and know that committing plagiarism will result in failure of the course.
Methods of Instruction:
Lectures via web-pages
Class discussion via online discussion groups.
Methods of Evaluation:
Complete reading assignments
Complete discussion questions
Complete homework as assigned
Complete other work as assigned
Complete tests as required.
Grading:
5 pts - Performance review
You will see a live concert (if this is impossible, please discuss with me) and write a review based on what we are studying in class.
15 pts – Essay on composer of choice
80 pts - Quizzes (8 quizzes - 10 points each).
20 pts – Final (Test on entire text)
Last week of class
80 pts - Participation in discussion boards
EQUALS 200 pts 180-200 = A
Grading Scale:
160-179 = B
140-159 = C
120-139 = D
119 & under = F
Late Work Policy:
I will mark off one point for each day an assignment is late. I will not accept any assignment that is more than 2 days late.
Extra Credit:
I will not give nor accept extra credit assignments.
Final:
The final must be taken during the time period specified on the front page of this course. I will not allow anyone to retake the test for a higher score.
Important:
Student work will be returned to students within a seven day period. Questions and problems from students need to be marked URGENT and will be answered in twenty-four to forty-eight hours excluding weekends and holidays.
In the box below type, I understand and agree to abide by the grading policies of this class.
Other Information:
*A syllabus is not a contract between instructor and student but rather a guide to course procedures on attendance, requirements, grading, and objectives. The instructor reserves the right to amend the syllabus when emergency circumstances dictate. Students will be duly notified.
*If you have any disabilities that will affect your progress in this class, please discuss with me and/or contact the SPS Director. All other medical or personal issues must also be discussed with me so we can work out any arrangements that may need to be made.
*There must be absolute support for your fellow students in my class. I will not tolerate snide comments or a negative attitude. Any and all personality conflicts between students must be left outside of the discussion boards.
*I do grade on attitude and participation. I want to know you are using your brain in my class. I want to hear your thoughts and know your opinions and have open and honest dialogue. Critical thinking is essential to a good education. I will grade on your openness to share in the discussion group. I also base my grading on students’ attitudes. Negative attitudes hinder progress and bring down the morale of a class.
*Do not take your education for granted. You get out of your education what you put into it. You chose to attend college. You are not being forced to be in this class and you are paying for it. There are places on this planet where people are not free to pursue an education. Being a college student means making sacrifices. If you chose to take this path, then know you’re making the right decision and honor it and honor yourself.
In the box below type, I understand the other information section of the MUSI 2 syllabus and agree to follow the standards outlined therein. I also understand a syllabus is not a contract between instructor and student but rather a guide to course procedures on attendance, requirements, grading, and objectives. My instructor reserves the right to amend the syllabus when emergency circumstances dictate. I will be duly notified should this occur.
