Administrative - Master Syllabus COVER SHEET

Administrative - Master SyllabusCOVER SHEETPurpose: It is the intention of this Administrative-Master Syllabus to provide a general description of the course, outline therequired elements of the course and to lay the foundation for course assessment for the improvement of student learning, asspecified by the faculty of Wharton County Junior College, regardless of who teaches the course, the timeframe by which it isinstructed, or the instructional method by which the course is delivered. It is not intended to restrict the manner by which anindividual faculty member teaches the course but to be an administrative tool to aid in the improvement of instruction.Course Title – Music AppreciationCourse Prefix and Number – MUSI 1306Department –Music DepartmentDivision – Communications and Fine ArtsCourse Type: (check one)Academic General Education Course (from ACGM – but not in WCJC Core)X Academic WCJC Core CourseWECM course (This course is a Special Topics or Unique Needs Course: Y or N )Semester Credit Hours # : Lecture Hours # : Lab/Other Hours #3:3:0Equated Pay hours for course - 3Course Catalog Description – Understanding music through the study of cultural periods,major composers, and musical elements. Illustrated with audio recordings and liveperformances. (does not apply to a music major degree.)Prerequisites/Co-requisites – TSI reading requirement met.List Lab/Other HoursLab HoursClinical HoursPracticum HoursOther (list)Prepared by Eddie VandewalkerDate 8/29/13Reviewed by Department Head Eddie VandewalkerDate 8/29/13Accuracy verified by Division ChairgghuntApproved by Dean or Vice President of InstructionAdministrative-Master SyllabusRevised April 2013Date 8/29/13gghuntDate 8/29/13Page 1 of 4

Administrative - Master SyllabusI. Topical Outline – Each offering of this course must include the following topics (be sure to include informationregarding lab, practicum, clinical or other non-lecture instruction):1. The Basic Elements of Music2. Music in the Medieval Era3. Music in the Renaissance4. Music in the Baroque5. Music in the Classical Era6. Music in the Romantic Era7. Music in the 20th CenturyII. Course Learning OutcomesLearning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this course,students will:1. understand and recognize aurally the basicelements of music2. place major composers from the variousmusical style periods into their correct styleperiods3. identify aurally music from the various musicalstyle periods4. identify aurally and describe genres from thevarious musical style periods5. identify aurally and discuss and list musicalmediums from the various musical style periods6. name and discuss biographies of appropriatecomposers from the various musical style periods7. list and identify aurally appropriate musicalforms from the various musical style periods8. list and identify appropriate musical titles fromthe various musical style periods9. list and identify aurally appropriate musicalstyle characteristics from the various musicalstyle periodsAdministrative-Master SyllabusRevised April 2013Methods of Assessment1. Students will hear discussions of the basicelements of music in class. Students willdemonstrate their understanding of basic elementson periodic written tests.1. Students will hear the basic elements of music inappropriate musical examples. Students willdemonstrate their ability to identify basic elementson periodic aural tests.2. Students will learn the musical style periods andtheir dates. Students will study music from thevarious musical style periods with appropriatedates and composers. Students will demonstratetheir ability to place major composers into theircorrect style periods on periodic written tests.3. Students will hear appropriate music from thevarious musical style periods in class and theClassical Music Service on-line. Students willdemonstrate their ability to identify music from thevarious musical style periods on periodic auraltests.4. Students will hear discussions of appropriategenres from the various musical style periods.Students will demonstrate their ability to describegenres from the various musical style periods onperiodic written tests.5. Students will hear discussions of musicalmediums from the various musical style periodsin class. Students will demonstrate their ability todiscuss and list musical mediums from the variousmusical style periods on periodic written tests.5. Students will hear music with appropriatemusical mediums from the various musical styleperiods. Students will demonstrate their ability toidentify musical mediums from the variousmusical style periods on periodic aural testsPage 2 of 4

6. Students will hear discussions of biographies ofappropriate composers from the various musicalstyle periods in class. Students will demonstratetheir ability to name and discuss appropriatecomposer's biographies from the various musicalstyle periods on periodic written tests.7. Students will hear music with appropriate formsfrom the various musical style periods. Studentswill demonstrate their ability to identify formsfrom the various musical style periods on periodicaural tests.7. Students will hear discussions of appropriateforms from the various musical style periods.Students will demonstrate their ability to describeappropriate forms from the various musical styleperiods on periodic written tests.8. Students will hear discussions of appropriatemusical titles from the various musical styleperiods. Students will demonstrate their ability tolist and identify appropriate titles from the variousmusical style periods on periodic written tests.9. Students will hear music with appropriatemusical style characteristics from the variousmusical style periods. Students will demonstratetheir ability to identify appropriate musical stylecharacteristics s from the various musical styleperiods on periodic aural tests.9. Students will hear discussions of appropriatemusical style characteristics from the variousmusical style periods. Students will demonstratetheir ability to describe appropriate forms from thevarious musical style periods on periodic writtentests.III. Required Text(s), Optional Text(s) and/or Materials to be Supplied by Student.Kerman, Joseph. Listen. Current edition, New York: Worth Publishers, 1996.IV. Suggested Course Maximum - Wharton: 25 Sugar Land: 35 Fort Bend: 35V. List any specific spatial or physical requirements beyond a typical classroom required to teach the course.Piano and audio/video systemVI. Course Requirements/Grading System – Describe any course specific requirements such as researchpapers or reading assignments and the generalized grading format for the courseStudents are required to do outside listening. Musical examples are provided by the WCJC Library's subscription tothe on-line Classical Music Service. Students are required to attend live musical performances.GRADING: Standard College Grading System as listed in the WCJC CatalogA 90 - 100 %B 80 - 89%C 70 - 79%D 60 - 69%F 0 - 59%.25% Outside listening, homework, performance attendance; 50% in class participation and presentations;25% Quizzes and tests.Administrative-Master SyllabusRevised April 2013Page 3 of 4

VII.Curriculum Checklist- Academic General Education Course (from ACGM – but not in WCJC Core)No additional documentation needed- Academic WCJC Core CourseAttach the Core Curriculum Review Forms Critical Thinking Communication Empirical & Quantitative Skills Teamwork Social Responsibility Personal Responsibility- WECM CoursesIf needed, revise the Program SCANS Matrix & Competencies Checklist.Administrative-Master SyllabusRevised April 2013Page 4 of 4

Core Curriculum Review FormFoundational Component Area:Creative ArtsCourse Prefix & Suffix: MUSI 1306Core Objective: Critical Thinking Skills—to include creative thinking, innovation, inquiry, and analysis, evaluation and synthesis ofinformationStudent Learning Outcome supporting core objective:SLO Status Student Learning Outcome (SLO)The SLO is:X ExistingRevisedNewStateMandatedFor each core objective, there must be at least two different methods of assessment.Learning ActivityAssessmentInsert SLO (from Administrative Master Syllabi) belowUnderstand and recognize aurally the basic elements of music.Provide a brief name anddescription of the sample learningactivity:Provide a brief name anddescription of the sample quiz,exam, rubric, assignment, etc. forassessing the objective:-class discussions-lectures-student presentations-videos-recordings-attendance at live performancesAssessment will be made by theinstructor of the student’s ability tocorrectly identify through writtenhomework, aural quizzes andexams and written quizzes visedNewStateMandatedDepartment Head: Eddie VandewalkerWCJC Core Curriculum Review Form-Creative Arts (April 2013)(Modified from Collin College)Date: 8-28-13Page 1

Core Curriculum Review FormFoundational Component Area:Creative ArtsCourse Prefix & Suffix: MUSI 1306Core Objective: Communication Skills—to include effective development, interpretation and expression of ideas through written,oral and visual communicationStudent Learning Outcome supporting core objective:SLO Status Student Learning Outcome (SLO)The SLO is:X ExistingRevisedNewStateMandatedFor each core objective, there must be at least two different methods of assessment.Learning ActivityAssessmentInsert SLO (from Administrative Master Syllabi) belowName and discuss biographies of appropriate composers from thevarious musical style periods.Provide a brief name anddescription of the sample learningactivity:Provide a brief name anddescription of the sample quiz,exam, rubric, assignment, etc. forassessing the objective:-class presentations-class discussions-lecture-videos-recordings-live performancesAssessment will be by instructorthrough the student’s classpresentations, written homeworkand oral and written quizzes visedNewStateMandatedDepartment Head: Eddie VandewalkerWCJC Core Curriculum Review Form-Creative Arts (April 2013)(Modified from Collin College)Date: 8-28-13Page 2

Core Curriculum Review FormFoundational Component Area:Creative ArtsCourse Prefix & Suffix: MUSI 1306Core Objective: Teamwork—to include the ability to consider different points of view and to work effectively with others to supporta shared purpose or goalStudent Learning Outcome supporting core objective:SLO Status Student Learning Outcome (SLO)The SLO is:X ExistingRevisedNewStateMandatedFor each core objective, there must be at least two different methods of assessment.Learning ActivityAssessmentInsert SLO (from Administrative Master Syllabi) belowUnderstand and recognize aurally the basic elements of music.Provide a brief name anddescription of the sample learningactivity:Provide a brief name anddescription of the sample quiz,exam, rubric, assignment, etc. forassessing the objective:-class echo clapping-group presentations-partner singing and clapping-class discussionsAssessment will be made by theinstructor based on the student’sability to participate ate the samelevel of other students andcontribute isedNewStateMandatedDepartment Head: Eddie VandewalkerWCJC Core Curriculum Review Form-Creative Arts (April 2013)(Modified from Collin College)Date: 8-28-13Page 3