NORTHERN
MUSIC APPRECIATION I On-Line Version
MUS 121
Dr. James Fay, Professor of Music
Office: CM-228, Phone: 703-323-3177, Fax: 703-323-4248
Music Department Office: 703-323-3114
E-mail: jfay@nvcc.edu Web: http://www.nvcc.edu/home/nvfayxj
Course materials: http://www.connect4education.org/
OBJECTIVE
To enhance the student’s knowledge of the basic elements of music and to survey various composers and styles of music in an effort to develop the listening capacities of students and to heighten their understanding and appreciation of Art music. This course seeks to establish music as a lifelong source of pleasure, inspiration and enrichment.
TEXTS AND MATERIALS
OnMusic Appreciation, published by Connect for Education, Be sure to get the new 2nd edition if bookstore doesn’t have this 2nd edition, order direct from company below.
Besides College Registration, you need to purchase the CD, either through the Campus Bookstore, or through www.connect4education.com. Then you register the CDs on line to get login information. Once you log in, follow the instructions to install browser plug-ins necessary for the course.
Course Format
There is 1 class meeting during the Semester,
on Tuesday evening beginning at 7 PM in room CM-202,
All work needs to be completed by the end of the semester, August 6, 2008.
OnMusic Appreciation is offered using the incredible resources of the World Wide Web (WWW) for learning purposes. This format has challenged many traditionally held assumptions about teaching and learning.
There will be no lectures in this course. Actually, we will be at the opposite pole of the lecture paradigm. In this course, you are expected to communicate constantly with your classmates via electronic mail and Discussion Forums, and to cooperatively learn concepts, solve problems, and complete projects. This will be a major component of the learning experience.
This is a fully paperless class. All course materials, including the musical examples on CD-ROM, will be accessed electronically. Electronic mail (e-mail) and Discussion Forums will be the main source of information and interaction among us.
However, you must be fully conscious that despite its present state of sophistication, computer technology is, for many reasons, quite immature. Expect to encounter many hurdles along the way. Don't be frustrated by them. Learn from your shortcomings and those of the technologies that we will be using.
EVALUATION AND GRADING
Evaluation
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37 Quizzes |
37% |
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4 Assignments |
12% |
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Concert Report |
5% |
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Mid-term exam |
23% |
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Final exam |
23% |
Grading
A fixed grade scale is used, so that it is possible for everyone to do well.
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A.............. |
90-100% |
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B.............. |
80-89.99% |
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C.............. |
70-79.99% |
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D.............. |
60-69.99% |
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F.............. |
below 60% |
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
Academic dishonesty in any form is unacceptable. Consequences will be administered in accordance with official school policy.
For detailed technical instructions and course navigation tips, please download the OnMusic Student Manual.
You will find most of the answers to your technical support questions in our Technical Support Page. However, please feel free to email us for your technical support needs at support@connect4education.com. Please refer all of your course instructional questions to your course instructor.
The course student manual can be accessed and downloaded from our documentation page.