Northwest Mississippi Community College Syllabus MUS 1113—Music Appreciation-On-Line/Canvas Instructor Information
Mr. Jeff Triplett (662-562-3922) jtriplett@northwestms.edu
Course Description
This is a listening survey course designed to give the student the tools and opportunity to both understand and appreciate music as a moving force in Western culture. (3 credit hours)
Course Goals
• To develop a musical vocabulary which will enable the student to discuss musical examples.
• To develop listening skills.
• To be able to relate the historical-cultural aspects of society to the development of music.
• To be able to identify the major style periods in music and identify characteristics of each style period.
• To be able to identify the “great composers” of Western music and identify selected exemplary works.
• To develop an understanding of how music evolved over time to the music we hear today.
Outcome Competencies
• Written work must be legible enough to be read by the instructor.
• Grammar, spelling (especially of musical terms and names), and sentence structure must demonstrate competence appropriate for college students.
• Musical vocabulary must be used correctly, with attention to definitions and meanings of terms.
Course Requirements
• Students must meet the requirements of the NWCC on-line attendance policy.
• Students must have a final average that is passing as defined by the grading scale listed under “Grading Policy.”
Methods of Instruction
The methods of instruction for this course will include the following:
• Reading of the text/self study
• Listening to assigned musical examples
• Participation in Discussion Boards
Evaluation tools for this course will include some or all of the following. See course outline for evaluation tools specific to your section of the course.
• Chapter Quizzes & Listening Assignments-these count as 60% of your final grade
• Concert Report-this counts as 20% of your grade. You are required to attend one concert (from an approved) list and write a report on it. Specific instructions as well as the list of concerts are in the Module called Concert Report.
• Final exam-this counts as 20% of your grade.
Required Textbook and Materials
Understanding Music, Jeremy Yudkin, 8th edition. The book purchase includes the on-line code necessary to access the REVEL website where the music examples are located.
Grading Policy
Every assignment in this course is worth a varying amount of points. Your final grade is based on the number of points completed as a percentage of the total points possible. Letter grades are assigned based on an 8-point scale as follows.
92-100 A 84-91 B 76-83 C 68-75 D 67 and below F
Northwest Mississippi Community College Policies for On-Line/Canvas Classes
Code of Conduct: To open the Code of Conduct click the link: ONLINE CLASSROOM CODE OF CONDUCT 2015.docx
Online Attendance Policy: Northwest Mississippi Community College is a member of the Mississippi Virtual Community College (MSVCC). This allows students to take online courses that are taught by Northwest
instructors (provided courses), as well as courses that are taught by instructors from the other community colleges (hosted courses). Each college will have its own absence policy.
Absence policy for online courses provided by Northwest instructors:
Students who do not complete at least ‘one assignment’ during the week will be marked absent. For example, if the week’s assignments include a discussion assignment, a paper assignment and a quiz, and the student does not complete any of these assignments, the student will be marked absent. If the student completes at least one assignment, the student will be marked present. However, in order to be successful in this class, it is
recommended that students complete all assignments.
During the Fall and Spring semesters, a warning notice will be issued after the second absence, and upon the third absence, the student is removed from this course and receives an “F”. During the Summer semester, a warning notice will be issued after the first absence, and upon the second absence, the student is removed from this course and receives an “F”.
It is understandable that extenuating circumstances occur, such as an extreme illness, death in the family, legal matters, or military duty.* It is the student's responsibility to provide appropriate documentation to substantiate such circumstances, at which time the instructor will determine if an extension is warranted. Students and instructors of online courses will adhere to the academic calendar and the process of appeal.
* Circumstances that are NOT considered extenuating: -Registering late for the class
-Failure to read the syllabus -Failure to plan appropriately
-Not having the appropriate textbook or software -Technical problems
The Online Absence Appeal Process:
The procedure for an online appeal is for the student to fill out a letter of appeal which will be located on the Northwest eLearning website
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. After the letter is emailed to the Dean, it will then be sent to the appropriate eLearning Subject Coordinator. The Coordinator will review all relevant information and may consult the Instructor. The decision to allow the student to continue in the course, offer the student the option to withdraw, or uphold the “F” will be based on the information gathered. Upon final recommendation from the eLearning Subject Coordinator, a final decision will be determined by the Dean and the student will be made aware of the decision within 15 days of the
student’s appeal.
Online Proctored Exam Policy:
All online courses are required to give 1 or 2 proctored exams. You MUST make arrangements to come to the scheduled date and time your instructor has indicated for the exams. Only in emergency cases will you be allowed to take an exam at an alternate time with a NWCC approved proctor. To test with an approved Proctor, you MUST bring a photo ID to the proctored test. The NWCC approved proctor is only located on the
Senatobia Campus.
Where Do I go to take my mid-term and final exam?
Your instructor will announce the time and location of your proctored exams. You need to try to make these times. For directions to campus and a map of the Senatobia campus please click on the link below.
http://www.northwestms.edu/index.php/?page_id=1128
If you cannot make the time and location your instructor specified you may be able to test with the eLearning Proctor. You must get permission from your instructor to test with the eLearning Proctor. The eLearning Proctor tests every weekday from 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM on the Senatobia Campus in Tate Hall lab 201. To test with the eLearning Proctor you have to make an appointment. Details on making an appointment are below. If you live out of state or are not a Northwest student, arrangements can be made for you to test at a local testing center. Please contact the eLearning Proctor at 662-560-5259 to make arrangements to take your test.
What do I need to bring to my mid-term and final exam?
You MUST have a photo ID at the time of testing or you will not be allowed to take the exam. You need to bring any extra materials you may need for your exam (pencil, calculator, headphones, etc.).
How do I schedule an appointment?
Your instructor will announce a date, time, and location for your tests. If you want to test at the date and time your instructor provided, you need to send an email to your instructor letting them know you plan to attend that testing session.
If you cannot test with your instructor you can test with the eLearning Proctor. Please remember to schedule an appointment with the eLearning proctor only if you cannot take the exam at the date, time and location your instructor has scheduled. You must have your instructor's permission to take the exam at an alternate time. Alternate times will only be available at the Senatobia Campus. The eLearning Proctor is located on the Senatobia campus in Tate Hall lab 201.
How to make an appointment using Appointment Quest:
If it is your first time to make an online appointment using Appointment Quest, you will first need to create a personal account. After selecting the "Click Here" to make your appointment, choose the log in button in the top right corner of the Appointment Quest page. Choose "Quick Sign Up" and create your account. Be sure to save your user name and password you have created in order to change, reschedule, cancel or make another
appointment in the future. You will then be directed to a calendar to choose the date and the time you would like for your exam. Please keep in mind that all exams scheduled through appointment quest will be given on the Senatobia Campus only! You will be given a confirmation number after your appointment has been made. You will also receive an e-mail with the confirmation information and also a reminder the day before the appointment.
If you have made an appointment using Appointment Quest in the past, choose "log in" in the top right corner of the program and enter the user name and password you received after making your previous appointment. By doing this, you will help us by not creating multiple accounts in the system and will help us to locate your appointment quickly. If you cannot remember the user name and password from your previous appointment, please call the eLearning office at 662-560-5230 or 662-560-5259 and we will be glad to retrieve that information for you.
Honesty Policy: A hallmark of any profession is integrity and honesty. Academic honesty is expected of all students; therefore, each student is expected to accomplish his/her own work. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to, deceptive acts such as the following:
• plagiarizing from any source b. cheating in any manner on tests, papers, reports, etc. c. turning in work as their own when, in fact, it was not their work d. improperly using technology e. stealing, buying, or selling course materials f. either impersonating another student during a test or having another person assume ones identity during a test g. deliberately conveying false or misleading information. When academic misconduct has occurred, the instructor has the responsibility of assigning an appropriate penalty in accordance with the instructor’s institutional policy. This may include failure of the assignment, failure of the course, or dismissal from the institution.
Northwest Netiquette: The computing facilities at Northwest Mississippi Community College are provided to students, faculty and staff for educational and administrative activities. All students, faculty and staff must utilize these systems in an efficient, ethical and legal manner. Use of these facilities must be consistent with Northwest policies as well as all existing federal and state laws. Access to computing facilities is a privilege, not a right. Failure to abide by these guidelines may result in disciplinary action as described in the Northwest Student Guide, or the Northwest Personnel Manual. By using computer resources the user agrees to abide by the following guidelines.
Netiquette (Internet rules of etiquette)
Internet access is a computing resource provided for Northwest educational and administrative activities only.
• Respect other users on the Internet.
• Do not view materials that may be offensive to others, such as pornographic web sites.
• Watch your written language; others may misinterpret your words. Consider the possible consequences of your actions for others.
• Remember that electronic mail is not private. Do not send anything that could embarrass or incriminate you.
• Allow others equal access to the Internet.
General Rules and Regulations (for using Northwest computing resources)
Computing facilities are to be used for educational or administrative purposes. Computing facilities may not be used for commercial purposes or monetary gain. This includes personal equipment connected to the network in the residence halls.
• Individuals are responsible for the proper use of the computer resources utilized.
• Personal equipment connected to the Northwest network in the residence halls must have proper virus prevention software installed.
• Fraudulent, illegal, harassing, obscene, pornographic, indecent, profane or inappropriate materials cannot be sent, printed, requested, displayed or stored.
• Users are prohibited from the unauthorized access to another user's e-mail account. Users are also prohibited from sending unsolicited advertisements, chain letters and for-profit messages.
• Without express authorization, users may not access or alter directories, programs, files or data not belonging to them.
• Using computer resources for purposes of malicious mischief is prohibited. This includes but is not limited to attempts to modify system facilities, "crash" any computing system, degrade system performance or introduce computer "viruses" or other disruptive/destructive programs.
• Excessive use of computer resources is discouraged. ac
• The connection of personal equipment to the Northwest network without the approval of Network Support is prohibited.
• Game playing or other trivial applications are prohibited.
• Users are responsible for the safekeeping of their User IDs and Passwords, and agree not to share or give their User IDs and Passwords to another user.
• Messages transmitted by e-mail, documents, etc., saved on Northwest equipment are not private.
• Northwest is bound by Title 17 of the United States Code on Copyright and supports the provisions contained therein. Individuals are likewise bound by copyright laws. Users do not have the right to receive or use unauthorized copies of software or make unauthorized copies of software for others. Users do not have the right to download materials subject to copyright laws using the Northwest campus wide network. Students or employees who violate these regulations will be subject to disciplinary action as specified in the Student Guide or Personnel Manual. Violations should be reported to the Help Desk Coordinator, the Director of Campus Life, or the Director of MIS.
ADA Information:
Students with a disability who are accepted for admission are advised to contact the Office of Disability Services as soon as possible regarding disabilities accommodations. Students with disabilities must provide documentation of their disability. The contact person is Gerald Beard, Disability Coordinator. The office is located in the Tate Building, Student Development Center, first floor. Hours 8:00 am-12:00 noon and 1:00 pm- 4:30 pm Monday-Friday. (662)-562-3309 or gbeard@northwestms.edu.
