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Introduction to World MusicThursday 7:00 PMEllis Hall Room 226Instructor: Dr. John PrescottFacilitator: Dr. Christopher LairOffice Hours: by appointmentEmail: [email protected] DescriptionCourse GoalsWithin the context of the music of the cultures studied, students will become familiar with the following General Education-based concepts.AttendanceAcademic IntegrityCell Phone PolicyDisability AccommodationDropping a ClassAssignments & GradesFinal Project (this takes the place of a final exam)Each student will undertake one individual final project during the course. This is your opportunity to explore an aspect of the course in a way that best suits your academic and creative interests. Two options are available: (1) a complete ethnography of a particular music culture, and (2) actual performance of a piece from a world music repertory. Whichever option you choose, you must submit a paper (along with media materials, if appropriate). The paper must be typed, double spaced, paginated, stapled, and it must include bibliographical references and proper citations for a scholarly paper.Grades: A point system will be used to calculate the final grade, as shown below.Proportional Breakdown of Grades during CourseTotal Points Available: 680Grading Scale: A = 612-680; B = 544-611; C = 476-543; D = 408-475; F = 0-407.Schedule (Deadlines indicated in bold)Selected Major Sources & IndexesWorldCatIntroduction to WorldMusicMUS 239-750 Telecourse, Summer ‘10Thursday 7:00 PMEllis Hall Room 226Instructor: Dr. John PrescottFacilitator: Dr. Christopher Lair Office Hours: by appointmentEmail: [email protected] Web Site: http://courses.missouristate.edu/johnprescott Podcasts: http://itunesu.missouristate.eduTextTiton, Jeff, ed. Worlds of Music, An Introduction to the Music of the World's Peoples. Fourth edition. Belmont, California: Schirmer/Thomson Learning, 2002.Student Companion Site (for online quizzes):http://academic.cengage.comHumanities and Social SciencesMusicMusic of the WorldFind picture of text (4th edition)—click on Companion SiteSelect desired chapterImportant! Choose Content Quiz, not listening quizOnly questions 1-10 will be graded for each quizCourse DescriptionThis course surveys the selected musical traditions of the world. By looking at selected communities in detail, students will better understand that music is, in most cases, connected to culture and cannot be understood without an awareness of cultural contexts. Students will also develop a musical vocabulary and listening skills through exposure to recordings, lectures and assignments about stylistic elements, and analysis. The ability to read music is not required forthe course, but it is helpful. The lectures will be supplemented with sound recordings, and will include in-class demonstrations when possible. Course GoalsWithin the context of the music of the cultures studied, students will become familiar with the following General Education-based concepts. 1. An understanding of how human beings are alike and different from one another.- Understand the common elements of music, and how these common elements are used in similar and in different ways across cultures.- Explore the function of music and the concept of musician cross-culturally- An awareness of the cultural moment and space in which music is created 2. Study ways in which music works in enculturation, community building, and/or spirituality invarious cultures, including one’s own.3. An understanding of the social and cultural circumstances into which one is born through the exploration of a familiar music culture.4. An awareness of how music is a window to one's own being.- Discussions of ways in which ethnomusicology is intrinsically linked to one’s own culture.- Assignments that deal with personal reflections regarding interpretation of music ofother cultures and one’s own.5. The knowledge of how to play a role in improving relations with other cultures through music.AttendanceBecause this is a telecourse, it is up to each student to ensure that lectures are being viewed, either through Podcast, through DVD check-out in Meyer Library, or by purchasing the CD-ROMs at the campus bookstore. Tests are scheduled on the dates shown below, and may only be made up in cases of extenuating circumstances.Academic IntegrityMissouri State University is a community of scholars committed to developing educated persons who accept the responsibility to practice personal and academic integrity. You are responsible for knowing and following the university’s student honor code, Student Academic Integrity Policies and Procedures, available at http://www.smsu.edu/acadaff/AcademicIntegrity.html and also available at the Reserves Desk in Meyer Library. Any student participating in any form of academic dishonesty will be subject to sanctions as described in this policy.Non-Discrimination PolicyMissouri State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution, and maintains a grievance procedure available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. At all times, it is your right to address inquiries or concerns about possible discrimination to the Office of Equal Opportunity Officer, Siceluff Hall 296, (417) 836-4252. Other types of concerns (i.e., concerns of an academic nature) should be discussed directly with your instructor and can also be brought to the attention of your instructor’s Department Head. Cell Phone PolicyAs a member of the learning community, each student has a responsibility to other students whoare members of the community. When cell phones or pagers ring and students respond in class orleave class to respond, it disrupts the class. Therefore, the Office of Academic Affairs prohibitsthe use by students of cell phones, pagers, or similar communication devices during scheduledclasses. All such devices must be turned off or put in a silent mode and cannot be taken outduring class. Violation of this policy may include a student being dismissed from the class. Intesting situations, use of cell phones or similar communication devices may lead also to a chargeof academic dishonesty and additional sanctions under the Student Academic Integrity Policiesand Procedures. For more information, please see http://www.missouristate.edu/acadaff/AcademicIntegrity.htmlDisability AccommodationTo request academic


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