20805227Music Appreciation
Course Information
Description
Through an examination of select contemporary musical styles and a survey of the development of Western art music, students will learn how to actively listen to music and identify salient traits. Students will explore musical meaning, musical reception, and musical aesthetics as they apply to different cultures and different time periods. Attendance at two live musical performances outside the classroom is required.
Total Credits
3
Course Competencies
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Explore the fundamental elements of musicAssessment Strategiesby participating in class discussionsby completing homework assignmentsby completing quizzesby completing a mid-term examination with a grade of C or betterby completing a final examination with a grade of C or betterby completing written reports on a minimum of 2 live performance experiencesCriteriayou contribute original thoughts in class discussion topicsyou are attentive to comments of other studentsyou respond appropriately to comments of other studentsyou apply musical terminology correctly in written assignmentsyou apply musical terminology correctly when describing recorded musichomework assignments follow prescribed format, meeting criteria for all componentslive performance reports fulfill a clear purposelive performance reports reflect accurate analysis of the target audiencelive performance reports show evidence of logical critical thinkinglive performance reports follow prescribed format, meeting criteria for all componentslive performance reports exhibit correct and appropriate grammar, punctuation, spelling, syntax, and word usage
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Explore intersections of music and societyAssessment Strategiesby participating in class discussions.by completing written assignmentsby completing quizzesby completing a mid-term examination with a grade of C or betterby completing a final examination with a grade of C or betterby completing written reports on a minimum of 2 live performance experiencesCriteriayou contribute original thoughts in class discussion topicsyou are attentive to comments of other studentsyou respond appropriately to comments of other studentsyou apply musical terminology correctly in written assignmentsyou apply musical terminology correctly when describing recorded musichomework assignments follow prescribed format, meeting criteria for all componentslive performance reports fulfill a clear purposelive performance reports reflect accurate analysis of the target audiencelive performance reports show evidence of logical critical thinkinglive performance reports follow prescribed format, meeting criteria for all componentslive performance reports exhibit correct and appropriate grammar, punctuation, spelling, syntax, and word usage
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Compare musical genres in Western art musicAssessment Strategiesby participating in class discussions.by completing written assignmentsby completing quizzesby completing a mid-term examination with a grade of C or betterby completing a final examination with a grade of C or betterCriteriayou contribute original thoughts in class discussion topicsyou are attentive to comments of other studentsyou respond appropriately to comments of other studentsyou apply musical terminology correctly in homework assignmentsyou apply musical terminology correctly when describing recorded musichomework assignments follow prescribed format, meeting criteria for all components
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Examine the role of the composer in the history of Western art musicAssessment Strategiesby participating in class discussions.by completing written assignmentsby completing quizzesby completing a mid-term examination with a grade of C or betterby completing a final examination with a grade of C or betterCriteriayou contribute original thoughts in class discussion topicsyou are attentive to comments of other studentsyou respond appropriately to comments of other studentsyou apply musical terminology correctly in homework assignmentsyou apply musical terminology correctly when describing recorded musichomework assignments follow prescribed format, meeting criteria for all components
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Examine the roles people play in musical communicationAssessment Strategiesby participating in class discussions.by completing written assignmentsby completing quizzesby completing a mid-term examination with a grade of C or betterby completing a final examination with a grade of C or betterby completing written reports on a minimum of 2 live performance experiencesCriteriayou contribute original thoughts in class discussion topicsyou are attentive to comments of other studentsyou respond appropriately to comments of other studentsyou apply musical terminology correctly in written assignmentsyou apply musical terminology correctly when describing recorded musichomework assignments follow prescribed format, meeting criteria for all componentslive performance reports fulfill a clear purposelive performance reports reflect accurate analysis of the target audiencelive performance reports show evidence of logical critical thinkinglive performance reports follow prescribed format, meeting criteria for all componentslive performance reports exhibit correct and appropriate grammar, punctuation, spelling, syntax, and word usage