Music 002 - Music History: Online

Instructor:            Robert Cornejo

Email:                  robert_cornejo@westvalley.edu

                            PLEASE DO NOT EMAIL THE INSTRUCTOR PRIOR TO READING THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW.

Office:                  music bldg. MU2

Office Hours for the Session: Online as needed.

Phone extension: (408) 741-2464

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY! THIS COURSE DOES NOT USE ANGEL!

You must enroll in the correct section number, as designated by West Valley College, with Connect4education!

The instructor may make changes to the syllabus during the semester.  It is the student's responsibility to stay informed of these changes.

Welcome to Music History 002 online, section #67846, at West Valley College!

This course utilizes the internet and accompanying CD-ROMs, titled OnMusic History , for all instruction.

You may NOT utilize a used CD-ROM for this course!  To purchase the necessary CD-ROMs used to complete this 

course, please go to the West Valley College Bookstore. Students are highly encouraged to purchase

CD-ROMs through the West Valley College Bookstore, rather than a delivery service.  Assigned work will

be maintained to the schedule without any extensions granted due to late arrivals of CD-ROMS. 

Once you have purchased the CD-ROMS, instructions are included regarding how to log-in to the curriculum provider.  

Please follow the instructions very carefully.  Students that have not logged in with Connect4education by July 10, 

2008 will be dropped from this course.  Read the "Preamble" provided by Connect4education, online!  Please note that

the course does not officially start until July 7, 2008.  Until that time, the instructor will not be reviewing assignments,

nor responding to emails regarding this course .  To know more, go to http://www.connect4education.com or call

703.880.1180.

All technical difficulties/questions concerning hardware and software MUST be IMMEDIATELY directed to 

connect4education. Do not proceed with quizzes or exams until the issue has been rectified.

When the course is in session, the instructor will respond to emails within 48 hours, except weekends, and holidays.

Course Description:

This course is a chronological study of music from 1750 to present, with emphasis on stylistic considerations as demonstrated by significant composers and their representative works.

GUIDELINES FOR EVALUATION!

The instructor will not drop students from this course after July 10, 2008.  It is the student's responsibility!  Dropping this course includes West Valley College and Connect4education.

This course does not use ANGEL. This course meets online only. There are no sessions on campus. This distance learning course is conducted completely via the Internet, e-mail, and telephone conversation. You will be responsible for scheduled assignments, quizzes, and exams which are posted in the "Detailed Index", in your student control panel, with Connect4education.  This course follows a set calendar. It is NOT self-paced.  See the bottom of this page for the detailed index.

IMPORTANT GUIDELINES!

• You may complete quizzes and assignments before they are due.
• Quizzes are worth 3 points each, and are accessible for three days, including the day it is scheduled.  After that, quizzes will close and there will be no further opportunity to redeem those points. 
• A 1/2 point will be deducted for every day an assignment is late.   NO LATES ACCEPTED FOR ASSIGNMENT #3, NO EXCEPTIONS!
• Assignment #1 Deadline July 16, 2008 LOOK FOR INSTRUCTIONAL EMAIL!  
• Assignment #2 Deadline July 23, 2008 LOOK FOR INSTRUCTIONAL EMAIL!
• Assignment #3 Deadline July 30, 2008 NO LATES ACCEPTED FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT, NO EXCEPTIONS!
• Students may not review, revise or edit assignments after due dates.  It will be noted as a late submission and will be held accountable to late penalties, no exceptions.
• Plagiarism is a serious violation of the academic code.  It is cause for expulsion.  Do not share answers.  Do not cut and paste information.  Do not use other's words without proper citation.
•  Assignments 1-3 are worth 10 points each.    
• Quizzes: spelling, syntax, capitalization, singular, and plural are crucial for correct answers.  Read every question very carefully.  There will be no adjustments made due to errors, even if seemingly correct.
• Always use your CD-ROM for lessons, quizzes, assignments, and exams.  Make sure that the media is functioning properly prior to starting a quiz or exam.  There will be no opportunity to re-do quizzes or exams because of technical failure.  If your hardware is not functioning properly, go to another computer.  Deadlines will not be adjusted.
• The final exam is accessible for three days, including the day it is scheduled.  Once you start, you may not close an exam until finished.  The final exam is open for three days to allow for possible technical or scheduling concerns.  You must be sure that hardware and software are functioning properly.  No additional days will be granted due to technical or scheduling concerns. 
• The final exam covers a random selection of previous quiz questions and listening examples.
• If you change your email address during the course, you must notify connect4education immediately.
• No extended time is granted for late submissions or missed deadlines.  If there is a dire emergency, notification must be made on or before the day of expected coursework missed; and documentation must be provided.
• An incomplete may be granted if there is sufficient and reasonable evidence that the course cannot be completed, provided that the course is 80% finished and the student has a "C" grade or better.
• If you experience technical (hardware and/or software) concerns or difficulty, contact connect4education immediately.  Do not proceed with quizzes or exams until the issue has been rectified.

12 Quizzes (3 points each)= 36 points

3 Assignments (10 points each)= 30 points

3 Listening Exams (3 points each)=9 points

Final Exam = 25 points

Total = 100 points

Evaluation

90-100%                      A

80-89%                        B

70-79%                        C

60-69%                        D

0-59%                          F

STUDENT CONDUCT POLICY

It shall be the policy of the District to enforce a student code of conduct the purpose of which is to promote and maintain orderly conduct of a responsible student body in a manner compatible with the District and College to function as an educational institution (Education Code 76030). 

Email, at times, can be rather impersonal and colloquial.  It is crucial for all of us to remember that courtesy, civility, and  appropriate conduct be maintained in all communications.  Thank you for your cooperation.

Disability Statement:

West Valley College makes reasonable accommodations for persons with documented disabilities.  Students should notify DESP (Disability & Educational Support Program) located in the Learning Services building (408-741-5085) of any special needs.

Proposed Detailed index of classes and assignments on-line, refer to the course "detailed index" to confirm.

Class 1: Mon 7 Jul 2008
INTRODUCTION TO THE CLASSICAL PERIOD
Introduction to the Classical Period
Aspects of Art in the Classical Period
Aspects of Art in the Classical Period
The Early Classical Period
Early Classical Period
Classical Period Quiz 1
Classical Period Quiz 1
Class 2: Tue 8 Jul 2008
The Culmination of Form
The Culmination of Form
Classical Period Quiz 2
Classical Period Quiz 2
Class 3: Wed 9 Jul 2008
Joseph Haydn
Joseph Haydn
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
W. A. Mozart
Classical Period Quiz 3
Classical Period Quiz 3
Assignment #1
Assignment #1
Class 4: Thu 10 Jul 2008
Beethoven and the Transition to Romanticism
Beethoven: The Early Years
Beethoven: The Heroic Period
Beethoven: The Heroic Period
Beethoven: Late Period
Beethoven: Late Years
Classical Period Quiz 4
Classical Period Quiz 4
Class 5: Fri 11 Jul 2008
Classical Period Listening Quiz
Classical Period Listening Quiz
Class 6: Mon 14 Jul 2008
INTRODUCTION TO THE ROMANTIC PERIOD: PLEASE REMEMBER TO CHANGE TO CD-ROM 2
Introduction to the Romantic Period
Aspects of Art in the Romantic Period
Aspects of Art in the Romantic Period
Transitional Composers - Franz Schubert: Part I
Franz Schubert: Part I
Franz Schubert: Part II
Franz Schubert: Part II
Romantic Period Quiz 1
Romantic Period Quiz 1
Assignment #2
Assignment #2
Class 7: Tue 15 Jul 2008
Romantic Period: More Transitional Composers
Felix Mendelssohn
Rossini, Bellini, and Donizetti
Rossini, Bellini, and Donizetti
Romantic Period Quiz 2
Romantic Period Quiz 2
Class 8: Wed 16 Jul 2008
The Early Romantic Period
Robert and Clara Schumann
Virtuosos, Opera, and Nationalism
Virtuosos, Opera, and Nationalism
Romantic Period Quiz 3
Romantic Period Quiz 3
Class 9: Thu 17 Jul 2008
The Nationalists
The Nationalists: Part I
The Nationalists: Part II
The Nationalists: Part II
Romantic Period Quiz 4
Romantic Period Quiz 4
Class 10: Fri 18 Jul 2008
The Traditionalists, The Progressives, and the Post-Romantics
The Traditionalists
The Progressives and The Post-Romantics
The Progressives and The Post-Romantics
Class 11: Mon 21 Jul 2008
Impressionism and Other Post-Romantic Composers
Impressionism and Other Post-Romantic Composers
Romantic Period Quiz 5
Romantic Period Quiz 5
Romantic Period Listening Quiz
Romantic Period Listening Quiz
Class 12: Tue 22 Jul 2008
INTRODUCTION TO THE CONTEMPORARY PERIOD
Introduction to the Contemporary Period
Schoenberg, Berg, and Webern
Schoenberg, Berg, and Webern
Assignment #3
Assignment #3
Class 13: Wed 23 Jul 2008
Igor Stravinsky
Igor Stravinsky
Contemporary Period Quiz 1
Contemporary Period Quiz 1
Class 14: Thu 24 Jul 2008
Bartók and the Neo-Nationalists
Bartók and The Neo-Nationalists
Latin America, Russia, and the United States
Latin America, Russia, and the United States
Music Since World War II
Music Since World War II: Part I
Music Since World War II: Part II
Music Since World War II: Part II
Contemporary Period Quiz 2
Contemporary Period Quiz 2
Class 15: Fri 25 Jul 2008
A Quick Look at Pop Music
A Quick Look at Pop Music
Contemporary Period Quiz 3
Contemporary Period Quiz 3
Class 16: Mon 28 Jul 2008
Contemporary Period Listening Quiz
Contemporary Period Listening Quiz
Class 17: Tue 29 Jul 2008
OMH II FINAL EXAM
OMH II Final Exam

Updated July 4, 2008