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MUSI 1000 – Recital Attendance


Credit Hours: 0
Spring Semester 2007
Website: www.utpb.edu/music/index.html

Prerequisites: (none)
Location of class: online - WebCT
Time: (asynchronous)
Faculty: Dr. Dan Keast
MB 4146 Office phone: 552-4292; FAX: 552-3280
E-mail (most effective): keast_d@utpb.edu
Office Hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 11am to 1pm or by appointment.

Course Description: Grades are Pass/Fail. Minors will need 4 semesters of pass credit while humanities majors (music track) need 7 semesters. No credit is given for this course. Stipulations as to the number of recitals required to meet the passing criteria will be set at the beginning of each semester based on the number of concerts available to the students that semester.

Text and Required Materials: (none)

Goals:

1. master a common vocabulary for discussion of music styles
2. develop skills of aesthetic judgment and critical thinking through music listening
3. integrate the role of music within historical, artistic, and cultural traditions
4. understand the roles that music plays in different cultures
5. grasp the influence of popular and world musics on art music
6. build technological skills related to music and music listening
7. appreciate the creative process of music through interactive study

Evaluation of Learning:
Attend 12 concerts during the course of the semester. Keep the playbill and communicate to Dr. Keast when you have attended an event. He will keep track of your attendance and update your progress online under "Student Grades".
Check out each of the 3 DVD's on reserve in the Dunagan Library

Grading:
S – Satisfactory (Pass)
U – Unsatisfactory (Fail)
Incompletes are highly discouraged and rare.

Dr. Keast's Philosophy of College Teaching and Learning:
I believe students who regularly attend class, participate in classroom discussions and activities, complete assigned readings, and thoughtfully finish assignments should arrive at a mastery of the course material. The purpose of learning in college is to master course skills. When a student does not achieve the objectives of a course, then the student has not learned the material and the student should initiate corrections to exams or quizzes in order to learn from their mistakes. Exams and quizzes are not the end of learning, but rather a measure of student learning. The student'’ mastery of the material is my teaching goal. I hope that learning the material is every student’s learning goal.

Web Enhanced Expectations: this course is registered with WebCT. Assignments, discussion questions, and other intercommunication from the instructor will be regularly posted on the site. Students are expected to locate a computer at home or on campus that provides reliable access to WebCT and check for announcements regularly.

Students should demonstrate professionalism when using WebCT and all e-mail. The following are considered as violations of that professionalism:

  • intentionally damaging or destroying electronic information or resources
  • intentionally invading the privacy of or disrespecting individuals or groups
  • plagiarizing or violating copyright restrictions
  • harassing others

    All course documents, such as assignments, supplementary readings, syllabus, course calendar, due dates, student grades, and external links needed may be found within WebCT. The address for WebCT is: http://www.utpb.edu/reach/index.htm. Some of the supplementary readings are found within WebCT.

    Class Netiquette: Dr. Keast and your fellow students wish to foster a safe on-line learning environment. All opinions and experiences, no matter how different or controversial they may be perceived, must be respected in the tolerant spirit of academic discourse. You are encouraged to comment, question, or critique an idea but you are not to attack an individual.

    Our differences, some of which are outlined in the University's nondiscrimination statement, will add richness to this learning experience. Please consider that sarcasm and humor can be misconstrued in online interactions and generate unintended disruptions. Working as a community of learners, we can build a polite and respectful course ambience.

    Academic honesty is fundamental to the activities and principles of a university. The academic community regards academic dishonesty as an extremely serious matter, with serious consequences. Any effort to gain an advantage not given to all students is dishonest whether or not the effort is successful. Any suspicion of academic dishonesty will be reported and investigated. A student who engages in scholastic dishonesty that includes, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, and collusion will receive an “F” for the course. All persons involved in academic dishonesty will be disciplined in accordance with University regulations and procedures. For complete information on UTPB student conduct and discipline procedures consult the university’s handbook at: http://www.utpb.edu/utpb_student/students/studentguide/sg3_index_frame.htm#StudentWelfareandDiscipline. When in doubt about plagiarism, paraphrasing, quoting, collaboration, or Internet applications, consult Dr. Keast. Assignments generated by downloading or printing from the Internet are considered under the auspices of academic dishonesty. Academic dishonesty will not be tolerated in this course.

    Americans with Disabilities Act: Students with disabilities that are admitted to The University of Texas of the Permian Basin may request reasonable accommodations and classroom modifications as addressed under Section 504/ADA regulations. Students needing assistance because of a disability must contact Dr. Efren D. Castro, Director, Programs Assisting Student Study (PASS) Office, 552-2630, no later than 30 days prior to the start of the semester. The definition of a disability for purposes of ADA is that she or he (1) has a physical or mental impairment that substantively limits a major life activity, (2) has a record of such an impairment or, (3) is regarded as having such an impairment. Students who have provided all documentation and are eligible for services will be advised of their rights regarding academic accommodations and responsibilities. The University is not obligated to pay for diagnosis or evaluations nor is it obligated to pay for personal services or auxiliary aids. If you need accommodations because of a disability, if you have emergency medical information to share with the instructor, or if you need special arrangements in the case the building must be evacuated, please inform Dr. Keast immediately. It is best to contact Dr. Keast after class or during his office hours.

    Let this syllabus serve as an outline to the objectives and materials that we will cover.
    This syllabus is subject to revision at the discretion of Dr. Keast.