Music 010 - Music Appreciation (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 semester: 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 Appreciation 010 online, section #63910, at West Valley College!

This course utilizes the internet and accompanying CD-ROMs, titled OnMusic Appreciation , 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 September 12, 

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

the course does not officially start until September 2, 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 is a basic introductory course for the student without previous training in music listening or performance. The students are given an opportunity for development of enjoyment and appreciation through active and guided listening to musical concepts and elements from early times to the present. The periods of Pre-Baroque (to 1600); Baroque (1600-1750); Classic (1750-1825); Romantic age (1825-1900); Nationalism; Modern (Jazz, Rock, Electronic Music) are covered.

GUIDELINES FOR EVALUATION!

The instructor will not drop students from this course after September 12, 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 assessments and assignments before they are due.
• Every evaluative activity (assessments, assignments, exams) has a scheduled date for completion and additional days for schedule flexibility and technical concerns.  Additional days are for accommodations of the unexpected, no further days will be granted.
• Assessments are worth 1 point and will be accessible for three days, including the day it is scheduled.  After that, assessments 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 #4!
• Assignment #1 LOOK FOR INSTRUCTIONAL EMAIL! Deadline TBA, 2008  
• Assignment #2 CONCERT ATTENDANCE REPORT! Deadline TBA, 2008
• Assignment #3 LOOK FOR INSTRUCTIONAL EMAIL! Deadline TBA, 2008
• Assignment #4 CONCERT ATTENDANCE REPORT! Deadline TBA, 2008 NO LATES ACCEPTED FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT!
• 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.
• All assignments are worth 7 points each.
• 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, assessments, assignments, and exams.  Make sure that the media is functioning properly prior to starting a assessment or exam.  There will be no opportunity to re-do assessments or exams because of technical failure. Deadlines will not be adjusted.
• The mid-term exam is accessible for six days, including the day it is scheduled.  The final exam is also accessible for six days, including the day it is scheduled.  Once you start, you may not close an exam until finished.  Exams are open for six 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 all information following the mid-term exam.
• The mid-term exam is worth 20 points.  The final exam is worth 23 points.
• 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 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, extenuating or dire circumstances (documentation may be required), 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/during quizzes or exams until the issue has been rectified.

Evaluation and Grading

29 Assessments 29% (1% each)
4 Assignments 28% (7% each)
Midterm Exam 20%
Final Exam 23%

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 FOR EXACTING DATES!

Class 1: Tue 2 Sep 2008
Unity and Variety 1
Unity and Variety 1
Unity and Variety Assessment
Unity and Variety Assessment
Class 2: Fri 5 Sep 2008
Assignment #1: Concert Attendance Report
Assignment #1: Concert Attendance Report
Class 3: Mon 8 Sep 2008
The Performer's Role
The Performer's Role
Performer's Role Assessment
Performer's Role Assessment
Class 4: Wed 10 Sep 2008
Structure of Music
Structure of Music
Structure of Music Assessment
Structure of Music Assessment
Class 5: Fri 12 Sep 2008
Can Music Have A Specific Purpose?
Can Music Have A Specific Purpose?
Purpose of Music Assessment
Purpose of Music Assessment
Class 6: Mon 15 Sep 2008
Types of Listeners 1
Types of Listeners 1
Types of Listeners 2
Types of Listeners 2
Class 7: Wed 17 Sep 2008
Types of Listeners 3
Types of Listeners 3
Type of Listener Assessment
Types of Listeners Assessment
Class 8: Fri 19 Sep 2008
Folk Music, Art Music, and All That Jazz
Folk Music, Art Music, and All That Jazz
Folk Music, Art Music, and All That Jazz Assessment
Folk Music, Art Music, and All That Jazz Assessment
Class 9: Mon 22 Sep 2008
OMA SECTION 2: THE BUILDING BLOCKS OF SOUND (CD-ROM 1)
Introduction to OMA Section 2
Duration and Pitch 1
Duration and Pitch 1
Duration and Pitch 2
Duration and Pitch 2
Class 10: Wed 24 Sep 2008
Duration and Pitch Assessment
Duration Assessment
Pitch Assessment
Pitch Assessment
Class 11: Fri 26 Sep 2008
Volume 1
Volume 1
Volume 2
Volume 2
Volume Assessment
Volume Assessment
Class 12: Mon 29 Sep 2008
Instrumental Timbre
Instrumental Timbre
Instrumental Timbre Assessment
Instrumental Timbre Assessment
Class 13: Wed 1 Oct 2008
Vocal Timbre 1
Vocal Timbre 1
Vocal Timbre 2
Vocal Timbre 2
Vocal Timbre Assessment
Vocal Timbre Assessment
Class 14: Fri 3 Oct 2008
Orchestral Timbres 1
Orchestral Timbres 1
Orchestral Timbres 2
Orchestral Timbres 2
Orchestral Timbres Assessment
Orchestral Timbres Assessment
Class 15: Mon 6 Oct 2008
Strings
Strings
Strings Assessment
Strings Assessment
Class 16: Wed 8 Oct 2008
Woodwinds 1
Woodwinds 1
Woodwinds 2
Woodwinds 2
Class 17: Fri 10 Oct 2008
Woodwinds 3
Woodwinds 3
Woodwinds Assessment
Woodwinds Assessment
Class 18: Mon 13 Oct 2008
Brass 1
Brass 1
Brass 2
Brass 2
Brass Assessment
Brass Assessment
Class 19: Wed 15 Oct 2008
Percussion 1
Percussion 1
Percussion 2
Percussion 2
Percussion Assessment
Percussion Assessment
Class 20: Fri 17 Oct 2008
Keyboard Instruments
Keyboard Instruments
Keyboard Assessment
Keyboard Assessment
Class 21: Mon 20 Oct 2008
Harpsichord
The Harpsichord
Harpsichord Assessment
Harpsichord Assessment
Class 22: Wed 22 Oct 2008
Piano
Piano
Piano Assessment
Piano Assessment
Class 23: Fri 24 Oct 2008
MIDTERM EXAM
OMA Midterm Exam
Class 24: Mon 27 Oct 2008
Assignment #2
Assignment #2
Class 25: Wed 29 Oct 2008
OMA SECTION 3: THE ORGANIZING ELEMENTS OF MUSIC (CD-ROM 2)
Introduction to OMA Section 3
Rhythm
Rhythm 1
Rhythm 2
Rhythm 2
Rhythm Assessment
Rhythm Assessment
Class 26: Fri 31 Oct 2008
Melody 1
Melody 2
Melody 2
Melody 3
Melody Assessment
Melody Assessment
Class 27: Mon 3 Nov 2008
Harmony 1
Harmony 1
Harmony 2
Harmony 2
Harmony Assessment
Harmony Assessment
OMA SECTION 4: HISTORICAL PERIODS CD-ROM 2
Introduction to OMA Section 4
Class 28: Wed 5 Nov 2008
Medieval Period Listening Introduction
Medieval Period 1
Medieval Period Background
Medieval Period 2
Class 29: Fri 7 Nov 2008
Medieval Music Characteristics
Medieval Period 3
Medieval Sacred Music
Medieval Period 4
Class 30: Mon 10 Nov 2008
Representative Sacred Music Composers
Medieval Period 5
Medieval Secular Music
Medieval Period 6
Medieval Period Assessment
Medieval Period Assessment
Class 31: Wed 12 Nov 2008
Renaissance Period Interactive Map
Viewing Composer Interactive Map
Interactive Renaissance Period Map
Renaissance Period Listening Introduction
Renaissance 1
Renaissance Period Background
Renaissance 2
Renaissance Music Characteristics
Renaissance 3
Class 32: Fri 14 Nov 2008
Renaissance Sacred Music
Renaissance 4
Renaissance Secular Music
Renaissance 5
Class 33: Mon 17 Nov 2008
Representative Renaissance Composers 1
Renaissance 6
Representative Renaissance Composers 2
Renaissance 7
Renaissance Period Assessment
Renaissance Period Assessment
Class 34: Wed 19 Nov 2008
Baroque Period Interactive Map
Viewing Composer Interactive Map
Baroque Interactive Map
Baroque Period Listening Introduction
Baroque 1
Baroque Period Part 1
Baroque 2
Baroque Period Part 2
Baroque 3
Baroque Period Assessment
Baroque Period Assessment
Class 35: Fri 21 Nov 2008
Classical Period Interactive Map
Viewing Composer Interactive Map
Viewing Composer Interactive Map
Classical Period Listening Introduction
Classical 1
Classical Period Background
Classical 2
Music During the Classical Period
Classical 3
Class 36: Mon 24 Nov 2008
Franz Joseph Haydn
Classical 4
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Classical 5
Ludwig van Beethoven
Classical 6
Classical Period Assessment
Classical Period Assessment
Class 37: Wed 26 Nov 2008
Romantic Period Interactive Map
Viewing The Composer Interactive Map
Interactive Romantic Period Map
Romantic Period Listening Introduction
Romantic 1
Romantic Period Background 1
Romantic 2
Romantic Period Background 2
Romantic 3
Romantic Music Characteristics 1
Romantic 5
Romantic Music Characteristics 2
Romantic 6
Class 38: Mon 1 Dec 2008
Early Romantic Composers
Romantic 7
Program Music and Virtuosos
Romantic 8
Rossini and Italian Opera
Romantic 9
The Traditionalists: Johannes Brahms
Romnantic 10
Class 39: Wed 3 Dec 2008
Tchaikovsky and The Nationalists
Romantic 11
Late Romantic Composers
Romantic 12
The Post-Romantics
Romantic 13
Romantic Period Assessment
Romantic Period Assessment
Class 40: Fri 5 Dec 2008
Contemporary Period Interactive Map
Viewing Composer Interactive Map
Viewing American Contemporary Composers Interactive Map
Contemporary Period Listening Introduction
Contemporary 1
Contemporary Period Background
Contemporary 2
Contemporary Music Characteristics
Contemporary 3
The Breakdown of Tonality
Contemporary 4
Class 41: Mon 8 Dec 2008
French Impressionism
Contemporary 5
The Folk Tradition and Neoclassicism
Contemporary 6
Russia
Contemporary 7
The United States
Contemporary 8
Class 42: Wed 10 Dec 2008
Latin America
Contemporary 9
Serialism and Aleatoric Music
Contemporary 10
A Brief Look at Jazz
Contemporary 12
Contemporary Period Assessment
Contemporary Period Assessment
Class 43: Fri 12 Dec 2008
FINAL EXAM
OMA Final Exam

Updated on August 27, 2008