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Fall 2022 Course Syllabus
Course: MUSI-1310 (Section: 1E, CRN: 92330) American Music |
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| Instructor | James Rogers | ||||||||
| rogersjr2@lamarpa.edu | |||||||||
| Phone | 4099846209 | ||||||||
| Office | Sam and Linda Monroe Performing Arts Center - Room: 126 | ||||||||
| Office Hours | Adjunct Office Hours: M, W 9:30-11:00am also email rogersjr2@lamarpa.edu |
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| 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. | ||||||||
| Required 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 Ed. Richard Crawford and Larry Hamberlin Waterman W.W. NORTON AND COMPANY, 2018 Print ISBN: 9780393668285, 0393668282 eText ISBN: 9780393428049, 0393428044 |
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| Additional Materials/Resources |
None. |
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| Corequisites/Prerequisites |
None. |
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| Learning Outcomes |
Upon successful completion of this course, students will: 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).
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| Core Objectives |
Communication skills: Students will demonstrate effective written, oral, and visual communication.
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| Lecture Topics Outline |
I. Secular and Sacred Music in the European Colonies
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| Major Assignments Schedule |
Active Listening and Participation (daily) |
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| Final Exam Date | November 30, 2022 - 8:05 AM Through December 7, 2022 - 8:55 AM | ||||||||
| Grading Scale |
90 - 100 = A 89 - 80 = B 79 - 70 = C 69 - 60 = D 59 - 0 = F |
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| Determination of Final Grade |
Active Listening and Participation = 30% Quizzes = 20% Chapter Questions = 20% Unit Exams = 20% Final Paper = 10% |
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| Course Policies | |||||||||
| Instructor Policies | You must email me prior to any absence, and as soon as possible for any emergency absence(s). All grades are final. | ||||||||
| Attendance Policy | You must be seated and ready at the beginning of class to be counted present. Tardies will greatly reduce your participation potential for that day. Active Listening and Participation can only be achieved by being clearly engaged in the lesson/activity. There are no make-up work opportunities for unexcused absences. Make-up work/lesson information will only be possible for excused absences. Please check the student handbook and state dept. policies on attendance for more information. | ||||||||
| Additional Information |
Electronic devices (included but not limited to mobile phones, MP3 players, laptops, etc.) shall not be used during any quiz or examination unless specifically allowed by the instructor. Recreational use of electronic devices during normal class hours distracts other students, disrupts the class,m and wastes class time. Instructors have an obligation to reduce such disruptions. Please turn your phones to vibrate when you enter the classroom. No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom during class hours, except by special instructor permission. |
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| Institutional Policies | |||||||||
| MyLSCPA | Be sure to check your campus email and Course Homepage using MyLSCPA campus web portal. You can also access your grades, transcripts, academic advisors, degree progress, and other services through MyLSCPA. | ||||||||
| Academic Honesty | Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSCPA policies (Academic Dishonesty section in the Student Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty. | ||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||
| HB 2504 | This syllabus is part of LSCPA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504. | ||||||||
| Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect | As per Texas law and LSCPA policy, all LSCPA employees, including faculty, are required to report allegations or disclosures of child abuse or neglect to the designated authorities, which may include a local or state law enforcement agency or the Texas Department of Family Protective Services. For more information about mandatory reporting requirements, see LSCPA's Policy and Procedure Manual. | ||||||||
| Title IX and Sexual Misconduct | LSCPA is committed to establishing and maintaining an environment that is free from all forms of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual violence, and other forms of sexual misconduct. All LSCPA employees, including faculty, have the responsibility to report disclosures of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment, sexual assault (including rape and acquaintance rape), domestic violence, dating violence, relationship violence, or stalking, to LSCPA's Title IX Coordinator, whose role is to coordinate the college's response to sexual misconduct. For more information about Title IX protections, faculty reporting responsibilities, options for confidential reporting, and the resources available for support visit LSCPA's Title IX website. | ||||||||
| Clery Act Crime Reporting |
For more information about the Clery Act and crime reporting, see the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report and the Campus Security website. |
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| Grievance / Complaint / Concern | 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. | ||||||||
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