Course Description
Introduction to Western culture art music through a survey of its history, composers, forms, styles. Requires listening assignments and recital attendance. No musical training required. Prerequisite: Non-music majors only.
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
- Critically analyze claims, arguments, artifacts, or information.
- Construct coherent, evidence-based arguments.
Course Grading Information:
| Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
| Unit 1 - Medieval quizzes and test (combined) | 100 points |
| Unit 2 - Renaissance quizzes and test (combined) | 100 points |
| Unit 3 – Baroque quizzes and test (combined) | 125 points |
| Unit 4 – Classical quizzes and test (combined) | 150 points |
| Unit 5 – Romantic quizzes and test (combined) | 150 points |
| Unit 6 – Modern quizzes and test (combined) | 125 points |
| Ask the Limo Driver Assignment | 50 points |
| Final Exam | 200 points |
You will be graded on a one thousand (1000) point scale. Below are the points you will need to earn to achieve the following grades. Grades will not be curved or rounded.
Grading Scale
| Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
| 930-1000 points | A |
| 900-929 points | A– |
| 870-899 points | B+ |
| 830-869 points | B |
| 800-829 points | B– |
| 770-799 points | C+ |
| 730-769 points | C |
| 700-729 points | C– |
| 660-699 points | D+ |
| 630-659 points | D |
| 600-629 points | D– |
| 599 or below points | F |
Attendance/Participation:
All work each unit must be completed by the unit deadline. Any work not completed by this date will receive a grade of zero.
As this is an online, asynchronous course, there is no attendance policy.
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
No course materials are required.
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.