Fall 2021 Course Syllabus Course: MUSI-1310- Section: 71 American Music

Instructor Information
Instructor	Richard Vandewalker
E-mail	vandewalkerre@lamarpa.edu
Phone	(409) 984-6520
Office	Location: Sam and Linda Monroe Performing Arts Center - Room: 144 Hours: As Posted Weekly
COVID 19 Information	The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Student Code of Conduct COVID 19 Policy requires students who have been exposed to COVID 19 or diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition on the COVID 19 Notification Form (available via a link on the Student Code of Conduct COVID19 webpage). This information will be provided to the Dean of Student Services. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings in compliance with the criteria included in the policy. For more information please refer to the COVID 19 link on the LSCPA website.
Course Information
Description	General survey of various styles of music in America. Topics may include jazz, ragtime, folk, rock, and contemporary art music which promotes the appreciation of cultural expressions.
Prerequisites	None
Learning Outcomes	1.    Identify the elements, styles, and musicians representative of music within the chosen style(s). 2.    Analyze the elements and structures of music using appropriate terminology. 3.    Critically evaluate the influence of social, political, technological, and/or cultural ideas on the chosen musical style(s). 4.    Articulate an informed personal reflection of the chosen musical style(s).
Core Objectives	* Communication skills: Students will demonstrate effective written, oral and visual communication. * Critical Thinking Skills: Students will engage in creative and/or innovative thinking, and/or inquiry, analysis, evaluation, synthesis of information, organizing concepts and constructing solutions. * Teamwork: Students will demonstrate the ability to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal and consider different points of view. * Social Responsibility: Students will demonstrate intercultural competency and civic knowledge by engaging effectively in local, regional, national and/or global communities.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
Textbooks	Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer. An Introduction to America's Music, 3rd edition, W. W. Norton & Co., 2018
Lecture Topics Outline	Weeks 1-4 = Part 1 Weeks 5-6 = Part 2 Weeks 7-9 = Part 3 Weeks 10-12 = Part 4 Weeks 13-15 = Part 5
Major Assignments Schedule	Office Activity = Weeks 1-2 Questions Due at the end of each chapter Listening Discussion Rooms = Weeks 5, 10 & 15 Group Project = Weeks 14 & 15 Final Paper = Week 16
Final Exam Date	December 1, 2021 - 9:00 PM   Through  December 7, 2021 - 5:00 PM
Grading Scale	90 - 100=A    80 - 89=B    70 - 79=C     60 - 69=D    Below 59 = F
Determination of Final Grade	Office Activity - 15% Chapter Questions - 40% Listening Discussion Rooms - 15% Group Project/Final Paper - 30%
Course Policies
Instructor Policies	1. Late work will not be accepted. 2. Grades will only be discussed in person not on the phone or by email.
Attendance Policy	Late work will not be accepted.
Academic Honesty	Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSC-PA policies (Section IX, subsection A, in the Faculty Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty.
Facility Policies	No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. Use of electronic devices is prohibited.
Important Information
ADA Considerations	The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the the Office for Disability Services Coordinator, Room 231, in the Madison Monroe Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241.
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Other	Emails and phone calls will be read and responded to during regular school hours.
HB 2504	This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.
Department	Commercial Music, Visual and Performing Arts Chair: Richard Vandewalker E-mail: vandewalkerre@lamarpa.edu Phone: (409) 984-6520 If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair.