Musc 8, World Music Appreciation
Section 2519 - Course Syllabus

Course Description

An introduction to the musics of Africa, Asia, the Americas, Europe, Oceania, the Caribbean and the Middle East, focusing on the interconnectedness and cross-fertilization between cultures.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:
1. Explain the methods, themes, values, and history of ethnomusicology as a field of study.
2. Recognize, locate, and explain the cultural, chronological, and geographical contexts of world
musics.
3. Apply music terminology to describe, document, compare, and contrast stylistic elements of
musical phenomena. 

Class Meetings

All material and activities be offered asynchronously, meaning the students can access materials 24/7 once they are posted.

Class modules will be unlocked, making class material accessible on Monday each week of class.

Instructor Contact

Pete Estabrook A. A., B. M., M. F. A., AmSat

pestabrook@santarosa.edu 

Phone: (707) 527-4999 x 9127 (voice mail)

Office Hours: TBA, by appointment online

I will do my best to respond to emails within 24 hours.

Course Web Site

Students will use the Canvas course web site for assignment instructions, submitting assignments, viewing classmate's work, sharing resources, and viewing grades.

Textbook

World Music: A Global Journey by Miller, Terry E., and Andrew C. Shahriari (3rd edition)

ISBN #9780415887144

You can locate and order textbooks online via the SRJC Bookstore. Note that if you want to pick your books up in Petaluma, you need to order them from the Petaluma Bookstore website.

Required Software

You will need the following software for this course. 

• Adobe Reader
• Open Office

Important Dates

Day Class Begins: 08/16/21

Day Class Ends: 12/10/21

Last Day to Add without instructor's approval: 8/23

Last Day to Add with instructor's approval: 9/6

Last Day to Drop without a 'W' symbol: 9/6

Last Day to Opt. for Pass/No Pass:  9/27

Last Day to Drop with a 'W' symbol: 11/15

Dropping the Class

If you decide to discontinue this course, it is your responsibility to officially drop it to avoid getting no refund (after 10% of course length), a W symbol (after 20%), or a grade (after 60%). Also, for several consecutive, unexplained absences, the instructor may drop a student.

Pass‐NoPass (P/NP)

Students may take this class P/NP. You must decide before the deadline, and add the option online with TLC or file the P/NP form with Admissions and Records. A grade of C (70%) or better will result in P.

Students must file for the P/NP option by 9/27/21. Once a student decides to go for P/NP, they cannot change back to a letter grade. If taking this course as part of a certificate program, it may still be possible to take the class P/NP. Check with a counselor to be sure.

Instructor Announcements and Q&A Forum

The instructor will post announcements on the “Instructor Announcements” page in Canvas throughout the semester. Canvas notifies students according to their preferred Notification Preferences as soon as the instructor creates an Announcement. A “Q&A Forum” is also on Canvas to ask for assistance of your classmates or of instructor.

Attendance

Students who do not log-in to an online class after the second day of the semester will be dropped from the class. It is strongly advised that if you need to miss more than one class/homework deadline in a row that you contact me to avoid being dropped from the class.

Late Policy

ASSIGNMENTS/LATE WORK

An assignment submitted by the date and time it was due earns full credit when completed satisfactorily.

An assignment submitted after midnight on the due date earns half credit when completed satisfactorily.

An assignment that is incomplete when submitted earns 1 point until completed satisfactorily.

Any assignment may be resubmitted with changes to complete that assignment satisfactorily.

All assignments will be submitted through Canvas.

No assignments will be accepted after midnight on the Day Class Ends, December 10, 2021.

Exams

There will be online listening, midterm, and final exams. The material comes from the textbook and audio examples. Students must take both exams in order to pass the class. It is your responsibility to take the online exams by the due date. 

Grading Policy

Visit the “Grades” in Canvas to keep track of your grades. I grade once a week and post grades and comments on the online Canvas gradebook.

Content:

Listening Quizzes 46.1%

Homework 21.9%

Discussions 16.5%

Midterm 6.5%

Final 8.8%

(Total 99.8%)

 

Grades will be assigned as follows:

A	90%	409 points or more
B	80%	364 to 408 points
C	70%	318 to 363 points
D	60%	273 to 317 points

If taking Pass/No Pass you need at least 70% of the total class points and complete the midterm exam and the final exam to pass the class.

Weekly Schedule Outline

Each week, the module will begin with a “Weekly Overview” with the following general format:

Due date	Activity	Estimated time
Monday	Reading (please read the chapter more than once)	1 ½ hours
Tuesday	Recorded lecture summary/comments	10-15 minutes
Wednesday	Discussion	10-15 minutes
Thursday	Discussion Reply	5-10 minutes
Friday	Homework	30 minutes
Saturday	Listening Quizzes (4), Midterm, Final	1 hour

Standards of Conduct

Students who register in SRJC classes are required to abide by the SRJC Student Conduct Standards. Violation of the Standards is basis for referral to the Vice President of Student Services or dismissal from class or from the College. See the Student Code of Conduct page.

Collaborating on or copying of tests or homework in whole or in part will be considered an act of academic dishonesty and result in a grade of 0 for that test or assignment. I encourage students to share information and ideas, but not their work. See these links on Plagiarism:
SRJC Writing Center Lessons on avoiding plagiarism
SRJC's policy on Academic Integrity

Other Important Policies and Practices

Avoid Plagiarism 

Although most students have likely heard about plagiarism during their years of schooling, it still is prevalent-even in higher education.

The video below reviews what plagiarism is and how not to do it.

Plagiarism: How to avoid it

Netiquette, or Why Is It Harder to Be Polite Online?

Netiquette refers to using common courtesy in online communication. All members of the class are expected to follow netiquette in all course communications. Use these guidelines:

• Use capital letters sparingly. THEY LOOK LIKE SHOUTING.
• Forward emails only with a writer's permission.
• Be considerate of others' feelings and use language carefully.
• Cite all quotations, references, and sources (otherwise, it is plagiarism).
• Use humor carefully. It is hard to "read" tone; sometimes humor can be misread as criticism or personal attack. Feel free to use emoticons like :) for a smiley face to let others know you are being humorous.
• Use complete sentences and standard English grammar to compose posts. Write in proper paragraphs. Review work before submitting it.
• Text speak, such as "ur" for "your" or "ru" for "are you" etc., is only acceptable when texting.

Special Needs

Students with disabilities who believe they need accommodations in this class are encouraged to contact Disability Resources (527-4278), as soon as possible to better ensure such accommodations are implemented in a timely fashion.